Beat the Christmas crowds and the Black Friday chaos as soon as the tinsel drops in stores. This season, HOME offers well-being wrapped in a bow to all your loved ones. Whether it be yoga classes to a decadent box of cupcakes, these gifts will bring comfort and cheer on Christmas day. No line needed.
Bluefield Estate Winery
Wine Tasting – $5 for 4 wines, $8 for 8
winesbluefieldestatewinery.com
Take a group of family or friends outdoors over the holiday and try one of the local wineries during the holiday season — make sure to taste the specialty blueberry and muscadine grape wines.
Baller Golf Academy
Golf Camp – $225
facebook.com/BallerGolfAcademy/
Treat the young ones in your life to this fun golf camp, where they will learn imperative skills for their full swing, short game and putting fundamentals.
Canopy Climbers
Canopy Climb – $49 per person
canopyclimbers.com
Take a group of family or friends outdoors over the holiday and enjoy a unique tree climbing experience together.
Eat the 80
The 5 Meal Plan – $49.95
weekeatthe80.com/product/5-meal-plan/
This year, give the gift of premade paleo, vegan or traditional meals. Choose breakfast, lunch or dinner to be conveniently delivered right to your friend’s door.
Thornebrook Chocolates
Premade Chocolate Box Assortment – $22.99
thornebrookchocolates.com
Indulge for the holidays with this assorted chocolate box. It’s the perfect gift for anyone who has a sweet tooth!
Get Air Trampoline Park
Monday Family Day –$40 for group of 4
gainesvillegetair.com
Take the whole family to get some air at Gainesville’s Get Air Trampoline Park. There’s an opportunity for people of all ages to have fun at this unique experience.
Agapanthus
Water Dancing Speakers – $39.99
shopagapanthus.com
Available in white, black, blue and pink, give the speakers to the music lovers in your life.
Corks & Colors Studio
Art Party – $15 for pottery, $30 for canvas
classcorkscolors.com/paintoptions/
Plan a party with family or friends where everyone can create a piece of pottery or a beautiful canvas at Corks & Colors.
Lang Jewelers
Syrena Gold Earrings – Opal – $295
langjewelers.com/index.htm
Treat the woman in your life to something special this year — perhaps this pair of gorgeous earrings from Lang Jewelers.
Beauty Lounge and Co.
Quick Escape Facial – $55
nikkinaylor.com
Take the tension out of the holidays for someone in your life by treating them to a deep cleanse and exfoliation facial, along with a moisturizer and SPF treatment.
Florida Fun Bikes
The Ultimate Cycle Adventure – $300 for Downtown Private Tour, $350 Midtown Private Tour
floridafunbikes.com
Get a group of friends or family together this holiday for a bike ride through downtown or midtown to see local Gainesville stops while enjoying your favorite beverage.
Little Jill & Co.
Magic Forest Baking Set – $76
littlejillco.com
If you have a little baker in your life, this is the perfect gift. It includes non-stick bakeware, stainless steel and real wooden gadgets.
Go Primal Fitness and Training Institute
Bootcamp – $100 for 8 classes
goprimalfitness.com
Try out a new form of fitness using unique equipment that will surely get you in shape. Get sweating this holiday!
Florida Museum of Natural History
Exhibits are free – $13 for adult pass to butterfly garden, $6 for children for butterfly garden
floridamuseum.ufl.edu
Get a group together this holiday to visit the Florida Museum of Natural History. Don’t forget to visit the Butterfly Rainforest to see hundreds of free-flying butterflies.
Wizard of Odd Hot Sauce
Gift Packages – $24 for a set of 4 sauces
facebook.com/pg/wizardofoddhotsauce
Give the gift of spice this holiday season with the Wizard of Odd’s specially flavored hot sauce made with all natural ingredients that range from mild to wild.
The Hyppo
Box of Pops – $99
thehyppo.com
Make your holiday party the talk of the town by ordering a customizable box of 27 gourmet ice pops that can be shipped to anywhere in the continental U.S.
Mill Creek Farm
Sponsor a Retired Horse – $150 for 3 months
millcreekfarm.org
For all the animal lovers out there, you can sponsor a retired horse at Mill Creek Farm and begin a very special bond. You will receive a certificate.
Pop-a-Top Corner Store
Gift Baskets – $15-$55
facebook.com/popatopcornerstore
Pick up a gift basket from the unique Pop-a-Top, such as “The Gin Lover” that comes stocked with sparkling water, Jack Rudy Small Batch Tonic, Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin, a lime and a “Gin and Tonic” ice tray!
Fish Hawk Spirits
Island Grove Blueberry Vodka – $47.99
fishhawkspirits.com
Give your loved ones a reason to celebrate with this blueberry vodka from Fish Hawk Distillery.
Saporito Oil, Vinegar, Spice
“Vineyard Select” Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Dipping Plate – $8.95
saporitoovs.com
Break bread with your loved ones this holiday with the perfect dipping plate for specialty olive oils and balsamic vinegars.