As businesses continue to recover from the relative shutdown earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s even more important for residents to shop local this holiday season. Here are some gift suggestions to help you complete your shopping list. — BLADE STAFF
Bosch cross-line laser level
If you’re stuck inside this winter, you might as well get some work done. A laser leveler can make quick work of hanging family photos or finishing that redecorating project. Lambertville Hardware, 8100 Secor Rd, Lambertville, MI. Bosch laser levels start around $70.
For Her By Her subscription box
To stretch your local dollar further for a gift that keeps giving throughout the year, consider a subscription box featuring products for women from Toledo area women-owned businesses. Future boxes are planned for February, May and August. To order, visit toledobox4herbyher.cratejoy.com. Boxes start at $43.99, with bundle deals available.
Weatherbeard Beard Oil
Is that “No Shave November” beard sticking around? Then tame it for the holidays with one of Weatherbeard Supply Co’s beard oils meant to smooth flyaways, soften beard hair and improve the facial hair’s overall appearance and health. Oils come in at least eight scents. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., Toledo. Oils sell for $18.
Digital video preservation
While coronavirus may keep families apart for the holidays this year, you can still be together in spirit and love by reliving all of the happy moments you’ve shared in previous years. Drop off your home videos or audio files on those outdated media formats, like VHS tapes, and have them converted to DVD or USB drives to enjoy forever. Kohne Camera & Photo, 120 W. South Boundary St., Perrysburg. Pricing depends on the format, but can range from $16.99 for one slide up to $249 to fill a “Gather Box.” Through Dec. 6, the store is also offering a gift card for $100 worth of archival processing for just $75.
Craft beer tasting set
You may not be able to go out as often as you’d like because of coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun date night at home. With this craft beer tasting set and wood carrier, it’s almost like you’re back in your favorite brewery. Bonus: Fill the glasses with booze from a local brewery or explore new flavors at Garden Harvest Marketplace and Deli in Holland. Libbey Glass, 205 S Erie St., Toledo. Sets sell for $33.99.
First Published November 26, 2020, 3:30 p.m.
