If you’re shopping for gifts for the holidays, close your laptop and put down your phone — you can get everything you need for the people in your life right here in the Northland! We’ve divided up our gift guide this year for friends, significant others and kids.
For Your Bestie
First off — gifts for your best friends. A lot of things on this list would also make great coworker gifts or host/hostess gifts!
- Jewelry from Annie Austen at Zona Rosa. 2. A big bag of gourmet popcorn from Popculture in Parkville. 3. A bottle from Restless Spirits in NKC or Holladay in Weston. 4. Any KC-made goods, especially Taylor Swift/Chiefs-themed gear from Made in KC’s Northland locations. 5. A gift card for coffee or dinner at Prima Facie in Parkville. 6. A gift card for a treatment from Serenity Holistic Wellness Spa. 7. A book from the new Happy Endings book store in Weston. 8. A houseplant from rOOTS KC Plant Shop at Zona Rosa. 9. A bottle of wine from a local winery, like Pirtle or Fence Stile.
For Your Beloved
If you’re looking for a gift from your significant other, we’ve got you covered, especially if they’re hard to buy for! Experience gifts are great to give to the person who has everything.
- A nice steak and something to cook it with from Green Grass Cattle Company in Weston. 2. Framed sports memorabilia or a custom piece from Art & Frame. 3. See your favorite movie together — grab tickets or a gift card from Screenland or B&B! 4. A membership to a local car wash, like the Better Wash or Go Car Wash. 5. A date night at the Funny Bone Comedy Club. 6. A family photo session from Hannah Schreiner Photography. 7. A board game for a fun night in from Mission Board Games. 8. A ceramics class together at Driftwood Ceramics or The Potter’s Cottage. 9. Give the gift of wellness with a membership or a class pack to The Practice Yoga Studio in Liberty.
For The Kids (Or Kids At Heart)
It’s too fun to shop for kids and there’s no shortage of places to treat them all over the Northland, especially if you love to give an “experience” gift.
1. A membership or an art class at Orange Easel. 2. Pick up your favorite children’s book from The Rabbit hOle’s book store, or get them a membership! 3. A bag of treats from The Candy Jar in Weston. 4. A gift card to burn some of that pent-up winter energy at Fun Run or Above All Trampoline Park in Liberty. 5. A membership to one of the indoor playground/coffee shops, like the Busy Bean Play Cafe. 6. Teens would love an outing at Rush Funplex or Main Event for a day of laser tag, bowling and arcade games. 7. The Babe, a jewelry store at Zona, has permanent jewelry and a charm bar. 8. A membership to the Fun Farm or Weston Orchard brings endless fun! 9. Find littles a sweet new outfit or toy at Mama and Me Boutique in Liberty.