Friday, December 21, 2012

Finish Up Your Holiday Shopping Locally!

If you're anything like this busy gal you're not completely ready for the holiday, but don't turn to Amazon just yet. Miss Ruth's Time Bomb is here to guide you through the final hectic moments of your holiday shopping with our last minute local shopping guide! 


Miss Ruth's Time Bomb has great last minute, affordable gifts.

The Clothesvine has lovely earrings, Solid Perfumes, and unique gifts! 


Appalachian Running Company has the perfect sports pieces for the athlete in your life! 

The Yarn Garden is perfect to grab a gift certificate from for the knitter and crafter on your list.

The Whistlestop Bookshop will help you find a gift for everyone on your list! I personally need the ADHD book! 


Georgie Lou's Candy store has so much more then just great candy! 



Marjorie's Gems has magical vintage and estate jewelry. Get your sweetie something super special this holiday.


Some of our other favorite local shops are...

Bedford Street Antiques

K Marie and Company

History on High



Don't forget gift certificates from Carlisle's local restaurants

The Green Room : Farm to Table Goodness

The Market Cross Pub : Local Brewery and Great English Fair

Helena's Chocolate Cafe : Crepes  and Chocolate Delights

Cafe Bruges : Belgium Beer and Food

Courthouse Commons : Local Coffee and Roasted Beans

Piatto : Italian Food and Liquors 

Finally you can always give the gift of self care

Simply Well : Yoga, Massage, Chiropractic, Birthing Center and More

Cek Beauty : Medical Spa

YMCA : A great place to support the community and work out

Salon Didia : Ask for Chet for a great new style


Give a local charitable gift in a loved one's name 

YWCA of Carlisle  : Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women

Project Share : Providing Food, Clothes, and Nutritional Information

Safe Harbor : Serving the Homeless and Potentially Homeless in Cumberland County

Carlisle CARES  : Emergency Homeless Shelter


No matter how you celebrate the season celebrate it locally and with love!