{"id":4518,"date":"2020-12-15T12:12:10","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T12:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adirondack.org\/2020-last-minute-shop-local-holiday-gift-guide\/"},"modified":"2022-06-20T18:51:23","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T18:51:23","slug":"2020-last-minute-shop-local-holiday-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adirondack.org\/north-blog\/2020-last-minute-shop-local-holiday-gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Last-minute Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2020 holiday season will most certainly look and feel different.<\/p>\n

These are stressful times for many of us: financially, emotionally, mentally.<\/p>\n

If the weight of this year\u2019s hardships are getting you down over the holidays, there are professionals and resources available. We\u2019ve provided a list of several state and regional organizations that can help at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\n

Despite this year’s challenges and limitations, this holiday season also gives us a unique opportunity to feel and show deep gratitude \u2014 for our families, friends and neighbors; for our small, tight-knit communities; and for a future for our region that is stronger, more resilient and more compassionate than ever.<\/p>\n

North Country businesses and organizations need our support, especially during this year and this season. If you have the means and are able to give, there are lots of ways you can show them your appreciation, share with loved ones and support the local economy. Here are a few:
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Shop local.<\/strong>\u00a0Looking for a little retail therapy to raise your spirits? Shopping locally provides a multitude of feel-good, do-good benefits. The folks on your list will be thrilled with a unique locally made or locally purchased gift, and you\u2019ll be doing a world of good by supporting shops in your own community.<\/p>\n

When you buy local, you\u2019re not only lifting up small business owners, their staff and their families, you are also boosting the area businesses, organizations and community groups they work with and support. Each local purchase you make, no matter how big or small, trickles through the local economy to benefit many.<\/p>\n

Great local gift ideas are limitless: books, body products, toys, games, clothing, artwork, jewelry, food, beverages, chocolate, farm products \u2014 just about everything you and yours could ever want or need. And many local businesses offer convenient ordering, delivery and pick-up options to make purchasing easy and safe during these uncertain times. Stop by, give them a call, and let them help you find the perfect gift.<\/p>\n

Do you remember dining out? Many food and beverage businesses are continuing to provide indoor, outdoor or pick-up options throughout the winter. Gift certificates for local restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, wineries and distilleries can be enjoyed now or when the temps warm up again next spring.
\nSupport a local nonprofit.<\/strong>\u00a0The pandemic has underscored how important our local nonprofits and charity organizations are to our communities. Public health, mental and emotional wellness, child care, elder care, economic support, animal care, the arts, history, science \u2014 and the list goes on. The North Country region is home to hundreds of nonprofits that provide opportunities and resources that are indispensable for our well-being and quality of life. Without them, this period of crisis \u2014 and our future beyond the pandemic \u2014 would be harder to bear.<\/p>\n

Many arts, education and entertainment organizations are offering creative alternatives for locals and visitors, including socially distanced or virtual classes, outdoor exhibits and online shopping. Other organizations are doing what they\u2019ve always done \u2014 rolling up their sleeves every day to serve their communities, even amid the challenges the pandemic has thrown at them.<\/p>\n

Memberships, event registrations and donations will support our local nonprofits through these rocky times and keep them in our communities \u2014 as locally-committed providers and employers \u2014 for years to come.
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Give the gift of knowledge.\u00a0<\/strong>As many businesses have had to tighten the purse strings and reduce advertising spending, local news and entertainment\u00a0media have been struggling during the pandemic. A subscription or membership to your local newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station supports the journalists, writers and artists whose research and storytelling help us stay informed and entertained during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.<\/p>\n

The hard-to-shop-for people on your list can curl up by the woodstove this winter to enjoy their subscription to award-winning newspapers like the\u00a0Adirondack Daily Enterprise<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Plattsburgh Press-Republican<\/a>\u00a0or local magazines like\u00a0Adirondack Magazine<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Adirondack Explorer<\/a>. A gift membership to\u00a0North Country Public Radio<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Mountain Lake PBS<\/a>\u00a0supports local and regional news coverage, as well as national news and entertainment that connect us with the world outside the North Country.
\nMore ways to give locally?<\/strong>\u00a0For those who cannot manage a lot of gift-giving this year, there are other ways to support local. Recommend shops, restaurants and gift ideas to others. Share\u00a0your favorites on social media. Volunteer. Send thank you notes.<\/p>\n

How are you supporting your community this holiday season? Drop us a line and let us know:\u00a0anca@adirondack.org<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Mental health and emotional support services:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n