Gift Guide

Teach kiddos about everyone from Harriet Tubman to The Beatles with these "Who Was...?" books, featuring basic biographies of some of the world's most important people.

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Bath & Body Works' 3-wick candles are available in scents for everyone - from soothing, relaxing aromas to fresh floral scents to the coziest holiday smells.

Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro provide the best in Bluetooth technology, compatible with both Apple and Android products. With a single charge, these wireless earbuds provide up to 3 hours of talk time, with crystal clear sound.

So long, stains! Gift your favorite chef one of the adorable aprons from Creative Kitchen - they have a variety of solid colors as well as fun patterns and prints.

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This body scrub is made with nourishing jojoba oil and almond oil. Its exfoliating sugar crystals gently buff and condition skin, while the scent of eucalyptus clears the mind and spearmint soothes and uplifts.

Find letterman jackets, beanies, booties and so much more - all in the tiniest sizes!

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For someone who loves to travel, a backpack-sized game of bocce ball lets them bring the fun with them wherever they go!

The original Betty Crocker cookbook from the 1950s is remade in this classic edition. Enjoy all your favorite Betty Crocker recipes, complete with photographs.

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Keep beverages cool (and cold, too!) with stylish koozies. Find them designed like life jackets, parkas, flannels, and more!

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For bingo lovers, an at-home bingo kit can make for hours of fun after all the gifts have been opened!

The holy grail hair tool that provides professional blowout-like results with every use, this blow dryer brush has dual-action smoothing and drying capabilities (and don't worry- no tangling!).

This portable, water-resistant speaker easily connects to your smart device to play music wherever you go. Its battery lasts for up to 8 hours with a single charge, and comes in a variety of colors: blue, black, white, and citron. And with Bose's SimpleSync technology, you can pair 2 compatible Bose speakers to play music together in perfect sync.

These sprays are made with water and essential oils, and can be sprayed on skin, in the air, or even on your pillow to help you relax at night.

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A new hobby makes a great gift, especially when it's a delicious one! This beautiful ceramic bread cloche creates crispy crusts and moist interiors that rival any bakery. Pair it with a sourdough starter pack for a gift that they can continue to love for years to come. (This bread cloche's versatile design can be used for roasting meats and vegetables, too!)

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Hold your phone steady and heal chapped lips at the same time! This Popsocket and Burt's Bees collaboration features an adorable Popsocket that opens up to reveal a tin of lip balm.

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From cream-filled fudge to chocolate covered potato chips, Minn Dak Market carries the sweetest treats for every chocolate lover on your list.

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These locally made cocoa bombs are as satisfying to watch dissolve in a cup of hot water or milk as they are to indulge in!

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This coffee and tea press comes with a sleek design and easy-to-use functions. The best part though? With every purchase, Grosche donates 50 days of safe drinking water to people in need.

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Shop a wide selection of kitchen appliances at Best Buy, like this 10-cup drip coffee maker with WiFi. It features Voice-to-Brew capabilities using Alexa or Google Home, plus precise temperature control technology and clean cord storage to keep countertops clutter-free.

Document a loved one's special recipe by custom engraving it in their handwriting on a cutting board! Plus, The Shirt Shop has a super quick turnaround time, so this gift makes a perfect personal, last-minute present.

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This retro trend has made a serious comeback in recent months, and now your tie dye-loving teen can create technicolor everything!

This heavy duty vinyl easel includes 8 tubes of paint, sponges, and paintbrushes. To clean it off, simply use a hose.

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This cozy 50" x 60" throw blanket is perfect for cuddling up with this winter, with faux fur on one side, and micromink on the other.

This kit comes with everything you need to make your own melting ice cream cones... made of foam! The best part? The "melting" foam is mess-free - it's not sticky or wet and is easy to clean up!

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This foaming bath soak with Epsom salts is handmade locally in Crookston, and like all products from Real Good Bath & Body, are made without any harsh ingredients. Find these bath salts in a variety of scents, like "Relax", "Sweet Orange & Chamomile", Lavender, and more.

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Experiment with food... and eat the results! This Discovery food science lab kit teaches valuable science lessons, while using real ingredients from your kitchen. Included in the kit are 22 pieces, such as test tubes, a syringe, a measuring beaker and more. For ages 8+, with a rating of "Intermediate/Advanced" skill level.

Make a spa package with these beautifully scented foot scrub and face scrub! Include a loofah, a pair of slippers, and some tea for the ultimate self-care day.

A fragrance set complete with a rollerball, an eau de parfum, and a body spray gives them a variety of ways to wear their favorite scent.

Help the teen on your holiday list capture their favorite memories on film! This mini Fujifilm Instax instant film camera develops images in approximately 90 seconds. Its selfie mirror lets you check your framing for more stunning close-ups, and the automatic exposure features an optimal shutter speed for any lighting without any manual adjustments.

This glow in the dark puzzle mat allows kids to design a racetrack path created from their imagination! The kit includes one racecar, which uses black light, lane-following technology to drive along the customized path.

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This smart speaker is powered by Google Assistant technology, giving it capabilities to assist you in enjoying music, getting answers from Google, tackling your day, and controlling other features throughout your home.

Make bath time fun with handmade, locally made bath products! Find bath bombs in tons of fun scents and designs for kids, like unicorns, sharks, and more at Real Good Bath & Body.

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Gift a pop of local love for someone's sofa with these handprinted pillows! Every item sold at Minn Dak Market is made regionally, including these cozy pillows.

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This neck wrap can be heated in the microwave to warm and soothe muscles. Its faux fur lining and lavender scent provide even deeper relaxation.

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This handmade lotions are high in Omega-3 with Shea butter, aloe, chamomile, vitamin E, and green tea extract! Shop a variety of naturally beautiful scents, or opt for the unscented version.

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Find your favorite Hickory Farms gift baskets, sampler sets, and delicious treats at Macy's and JCPenney this year. This beautifully packaged gift tower features summer sausage, a cheddar blend, sweet hot mustard, strawberry bonbons, mini meltaway cookies, and Chicago Mix popcorn.

Naturally purify the air in your home while illuminating a room with soft, warm light. This Himalayan salt lamp uses energy efficient LED bulbs for a long-lasting, soothing light solution.

Make delicious popcorn without any oil! This popcorn maker uses hot air to pop the kernels, making it a great gift option for someone who loves healthy snacking. But of course, the dishwasher-safe kernel measuring cup can also be used to melt butter. Comes in light blue, light pink, and red.

Make your own hot cocoa bombs with this DIY kit! It includes the silicone molds, ingredients, and everything you need to create 6-8 delicious hot cocoa bombs.

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This hanging chair can be used indoors and outdoors, and is made with heavy-duty, machine washable cotton canvas. It also includes a removable inflatable cushion for max comfort.

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This humidifier features adjustable settings so users can select low or high level mist. It also has an optional LED Light feature, for the ultimate soothing experience.

Turn the living room into a playland! This inflatable fort attaches to any classic box fan, meaning you can inflate the fort wherever you have an outlet. Just secure the mouth of the tent to the fan, turn the fan on, and watch as your tent rises up to full size in 30 seconds! (A mesh divider prevents access to fan, keeping fingers safe.)

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These insulated mugs come in a variety of colors and keep drinks hot for 3 hours! And the airtight lid prevents leaks or spills on your morning commute.

Wave goodbye to slim cans in ill-fitting koozies! Seltzers and other drinks in slim cans stay cold for hours in these stainless steel, vacuum insulated 13 oz. koozies.

Find snuggly Kickee Pants in all kinds of designs, patterns and sizes at Stride Rite. These cozy outfit and PJ sets make a perfect gift for babies and toddlers on your list this holiday season.

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Kindles' glare-free screens make reading a breeze no matter the lighting situation - even if you're outside in the sun! Plus, a Kindle eliminates the need to lug around heavy books with access to virtually every book with just a tap of your finger.

This 2-player laser tag set includes lights, vibration and sound effects for the ultimate laser tag experience, right in your own home.

Find LEGO sets for all ages, skill levels, and interests at Best Buy! This 464-piece expansion pack features elements from Toad's Treasure Hunt in Toad Village, making it a great gift for a kiddo who loves their Super Mario Starter Course LEGO set.

This Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is a cult favorite, and a 2019 Allure Best of Beauty winner. Leave this vitamin C and antioxidant-enriched softening lip mask on overnight for soft, supple lips in the morning, or wear it all day long as a lip balm.

From salty to sweet, this gift basket from Minn Dak Market features regionally-made snacks and treats in a beautifully arranged basket.

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Support local artists and give one-of-a-kind gifts by shopping at Aptitude this holiday season! Find ceramics (like this mug from SRJ Ceramics), jewelry, paintings, prints, and so much more.

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Find freshly roasted, small batch coffee grounds from Dakota Dirt, made in Milnor, North Dakota. Shop a variety of other locally made coffee in Creative Kitchen, too! Gift idea: Pair these coffee beans with a coffee bean grinder, French press, or coffee mug from Creative Kitchen for the perfect gift for the coffee lover in your life.

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For someone who could use a little pampering, a manicure or pedicure makes for the perfect experiential gift.

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This magnetic dartboard swaps bottle caps for darts, putting a fun spin on a classic game! The board is even shaped like a bottle cap! This set includes 8 magnetic bottle caps.

From lipsticks to primers to eyeshadows and so much more, this gift bundle features bareMinerals' bestselling makeup products and makes the perfect gift for any beauty guru who appreciates a clean, natural approach to makeup.

Surprise a loved one with a professional massage... right in their very own home! This Theragun percussive massage gun has adjustable speeds, a variety of different attachments, and professional technology designed to relieve soreness and speed up muscle recovery.

Meat, cheese and mustard makes the most delicious (and easiest!) gift box this holiday season. Shop a variety of flavors and sizes at Minn Dak Market.

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These faux fur-lined memory foam slippers come in a variety of designs, including red plaid, grey knit, tan suede and more!

Regionally-made metal wall art can be found at Minn Dak Market for NDSU, UND, Concordia, and MSUM fans alike.

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A stocking stuffer that keeps things cool, no matter the temperature. Simply plug this mini personal fan into an iPhone lightning port - no batteries needed.

For older kids who love to experiment in the kitchen, Macy's assortment of mini waffle makers make breakfast time a ton of fun. They come with a variety of designs, including Christmas trees, gingerbread men, and a llama.

This beautiful ceramic mug features a metal tea steeper that sits perfectly inside the mug, and a ceramic lid that makes for the ultimate steeping experience.

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Keep things natural with these locally-made, handmade facial serums. Each formula is intended for different purposes, so chat with a Real Good Bath & Body expert to learn which might be the best option for your gift recipient!

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This bike includes a one-year iFit family membership, making at-home training easier than ever. An immersive 22-inch touchscreen display allows you to easily track your distance, speed, and power output, all while following along with your favorite iFit Trainer.

This easy-to-use NutriBullet blender includes 2 blender cups, a to-go flip top lid, and a recipe book. A healthy breakfast is just one blend away!

Creative Kitchen carries Olivelle oils and vinegars on tap in their store, and these gift boxes feature different assortments of these fan favorite oils! Choose from a variety of boxes that include vinegars/oils, spices, and recipe cards for a dish using the ingredients.

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The Olivelle line of infused oils and vinegars on tap at Creative Kitchen has something for every set of tastebuds. Choose a bottle size and have the Creative Kitchen experts help you fill it with an oil or vinegar of your choosing. These glass bottles can then be brought back into Creative Kitchen to get refilled with the same flavor, or a brand new one! Olivelle also carries a wide selection of spices and seasonings.

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For the budding artist, this paint-by-number kit makes the perfect gift! The set includes: Acrylic paint, 2 paintbrushes, a canvas, and painting instructions.

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The seasonal Personalized Ornament kiosk carries ornaments for every hobby, interest, and life event! Plus, you can get them personalized right on the spot. This 2020 ornament is one of the many ornaments you can shop from this local store.

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Shirt Shop in the Mall can engrave, embroider, and screen print practically anything! Engrave these beautiful wooden salad tossers with their last name for a gift they'll cherish for years to come.

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Get a custom name, year, or saying printed on an insulated tumbler for cold or hot beverages.

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For iPhone models 6 and up, this phone adapter allows users to charge their battery and listen to music simultaneously. The dual-ended insert allows connection to both a charging cable and headphones at the same time.

Learn how to create the perfect charcuterie board with these recipes and tips for platter & board appetizer perfection.

The PopWallet, made by PopSocket, combines two handy cell phone accessories in one: the Popsocket and the stick-on wallet. Now you can enjoy the comfort of holding your phone with a PopSocket while sliding up to 3 cards (like an ID and 2 credit cards) into the wallet.

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A great gift for someone who loves to play table tennis, but doesn't want to commit to or have the space for a full size ping-pong table. This portable set features: 2 paddles, 1 ball, 1 collapsible net, 2 wooden net stands.

Read to your grandchild even when you can't be there in person with this recordable storybook! Simply record your voice reading the story, and your grandchild can enjoy story time with you every time they open the book.

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This set of three massage balls comes in small, medium and large sizes to target different muscle groups. The texture on each ball is designed to release tension from knots and soreness in the muscles.

Stream your favorite shows from Netflix, Hulu and other popular streaming channels with this easy-to-use remote.

This Rose & Glow Mario Badescu set combines all our favorite rosewater and rose petal products in one set. You can shop skincare and makeup sets from your other favorite brands, like Clinique, Smashbox & more at Macy's!

The cutest receptacle for holiday treats, this gift basket features coffee, chocolates, and other treats, all rounded up in the cutest pair of felt Santa pants.

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These packs of 100 cards give tips and reminders for self-care practices, like good sleep, meditation, and digital detoxes. Sometimes all it takes is a simple reminder throughout the day!

Find beautifully packaged holiday gift boxes at Sephora, featuring skincare, hair care, and makeup favorites. This specific gift box features holy grail makeup best sellers, like Kat Von D Tattoo Liner liquid eyeliner, a full size Fenty Beauty lip gloss, and so much more.

Give the gift of a relaxing shower with handmade, locally made menthol shower steamers. Made with menthol crystals and essential oils, this shower steamer is a breath of fresh air when the steam of a shower activates its soothing properties.

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Keep their clothes clean AND keep them looking extra cute during mealtime with these Bella Tunno silicone bibs, available in tons of different fun sayings. Plus, with every purchase, Bella Tunno donates 1 meal to a child in need.

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For the dog parent on your list, these silicone molds will make it easy for them to make homemade treats that pop right out of the molds! To complete the gift, include the recipe and necessary ingredients for their first batch of homemade treats.

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Make bath time ooze with fun with these slimy bath bursts! Simply drop a bath burst into the tub and watch as the water turns to slime! Parents, don’t worry – The slimy water will easily wash down your drain with a little extra water.

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Smartwatches can track heart rate, steps, exercise, breathing, and more, plus challenge friends in fitness competitions to stay on top of your exercise routine. Shop Fitbit watches, Apple Watches and Samsung Watches at Best Buy.

Find candle scents like Oakmoss Vanilla, Eucalyptus Sage and so many more at francesca's. And with a burn time of 45 hours, these eco-friendly candles can be enjoyed for many relaxing days to come.

Complete with soap, lotion, bath bombs, a candle and more, this Spa Day basket from Minn Dak Market is created entirely from regionally-made products.

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This battery-powered air hockey game provides instant fun for kids ages 5+, and it fits right on your kitchen table! The air hockey table comes with a manual slider scoreboard, 2 pushers, and 2 pucks.

For a gift that's as calming as it is delicious, head to Creative Kitchen to piece together all the elements needed for a perfect cup of tea! We recommend: Electric kettle, mug, loose leaf tea, tea strainer.

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Board games and puzzles make great gifts and create lasting memories. Find a wide selection of games, including one of our favorites, Telestrations, at the seasonal pop-up store, Go! Calendars, Games & Toys, or at locally-owned Legacy Toys.

This temperature control mug and its smartphone app allow you to set your precise drinking temperature for hot beverages, with your perfect temperature being maintained for approximately 1.5 hours. The app also has capabilities to track caffeine consumption, save presets for your favorite drinks, and more.

The fun puzzles and games at francesca's makes this store one of our favorite spots for gift shopping. This "The Office" puzzle is perfect for the sitcom lover on your list.

We love gifting board games because they make for such fun memories during the holidays! Ticket to Ride is one of the most popular games on the market right now, and can be found in a variety of themes, like this Norwegian Countries version or a European Countries version.

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Choose from a wide variety of auto start systems at Best Buy and gift your loved one a warm car all winter long! Installation is included with purchase. Questions? The Best Buy experts are extremely knowledgeable and can help you choose the best system for your budget and needs.

With high-intensity vibration speeds, this vibrating fitness roller is twice more effective on muscles than foam rolling. Choose from different vibration speeds to find the ideal vibration level for reducing muscle soreness, increasing circulation, warming up muscles for a workout, and increasing flexibility. Rechargeable batteries provide two hours of use between charges.

This Ring Video Doorbell Pro features 1080HD video, two-way audio, customizable motion sensors and alerts, and Infrared Night Vision. It is compatible with iOS, Android, Mac and Windows 10 Devices, which means users can answer their front door from anywhere.

Give them the gift of a future shopping spree! Plus it can be used at Panera Bread, Granite City, Chick-fil-A and West Acres Cinema! Mall cards can be purchased at Guest Services or online on our website.

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These adult beverage holders have you covered for the times when a bubble bath needs a glass of wine. They both cling to clean, flat, shiny, dry surfaces using patented grip technology, without the use of suction cups or sticky adhesives.

This STAKE wireless food thermometer instantly connects to your smartphone using the STAKE mobile app, so you can monitor your food's temperature levels while it cooks, no matter where you're at. The STAKE can withstand temperatures of 572 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods of time, and has an ultra durable heat-resistant handle. The STAKE mobile app can connect to 8 different STAKE thermometers at a time, and even lets you change names of your probes to keep track of what you're cooking.

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