2020 feels like the perpetual Groundhog Day. Each day is filled with the same routines, many done from the comfort (and safety) of home. One bright spot in the monotony: the holiday season. It may not be the celebrations we initially imagined, but we can still enjoy the most wonderful time of the year while spreading cheer to Arkansas brands and businesses.
If you need help finalizing that shopping list, here are four gifts your loved ones won’t soon fir-get.
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For the plant lover: Is it really the holidays without a poinsettia? We think not. Brighten someone’s day — and give back to the Arkansas Foodbank — by leaving one of these locally-grown plants on their doorsteps or placing under the tree as a last-minute gift.
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For the homebody: We’re all spending more time at home than usual. Grab one (or several) of Aromatique’s best-selling “Smell of Christmas” candles to bring warmth and a little extra holiday spirit to your loved ones.
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For the art aficionado: Blown glass never goes out of style. Select an angel, Santa Claus or other seasonal figurine from Pine Bluff’s own James Hayes that your friends or family members can enjoy year after year.
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For the foodie: We could all use a little (or a lot of) comfort food these days. Load up on What’s Cookin’ mixes, available in individual packs or gift baskets, that are perfect for cold winter days.
Just because we aren’t able to gather or shop as usual doesn’t mean we can’t still support local this holiday season. If you need additional inspiration, stop by our stores or visit tiptonhurst.com.
Chris Norwood, AIFD, is vice president of Tipton & Hurst, the state’s leading florist since 1886.