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Page C6 • NEW HAMPSHIRE UNION LEADER • Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Holiday Planner
~ American Independence Museum ~At the American Independence Museum gift shop in
Exeter, visitors are amazed at the variety of local, handmade products that range from soaps and jewelry to
pottery, teas, and tote bags! For enthusiasts of colonial-inspired gifts, the gift shop features historical toys, replica
currency and paper documents, just to name a few. Visit www.independencemuseum.org to learn more.
~ Maxine’s ~ ~ Cheese Balls ~
Cheddar Cheese Biscuits are a delicious holiday hors d’oeuvre or enjoy as a snack right out of the bag. These little biscuits are baked by Genuine Local of Meredith
exclusively for Harman’s Cheese & Country Store
using Harman’s Really-Aged Cheddar and a bit of hot
pepper sauce for a little kick. Beware! They are addictive. Cost is $6.50 (plus shipping and handling) for a 5-ounce
bag (about 70 biscuits). Harman’s Cheese & Country Store is a 1400 Route 117 in
Sugar Hill; call 823-8000; visit www.HarmansCheese.com.
~ Mayfair Farm ~Mayfair Farm’s award-winning gluten-free Almond Cake
makes holiday gatherings simple and delicious. Yankee Magazine featured the “super-lative” cake in their
2017 Editors’ Choice Food Awards, noting it is “as richly flavored as marzipan but tender and buttery and not too
sweet.” Order online at www.mayfairfarmnh.com, stop by the farm’s shop in Harrisville, find locally in the Monadnock area
or at select Whole Foods Markets. Retails for $20.
~ Mitchell Comics ~“UFOs OVER EXETER” — Tilton-based comic book creators
Michael and Michelle Mitchell present the exciting story of one of America’s best known UFO encounters. In 1965 the quiet
town of Exeter experienced a great number of UFO sightings that continued for weeks! Police officers, school teachers,
journalists and other credible witnesses all described the same red glowing object dominating the skies night after night. Created for the 50th anniversary of the incident, this comic
book makes a great gift to anyone familiar with the Seacoast or UFOs. Cover price: $3.50 plus $1.50 shipping and handling. Order online at: https://squareup.com/store/mitchell-comics.
~ Parkers ~ ~ Maple Barn ~
Make gift giving easy this holiday season. Our maple gift boxes and gift baskets
are sure to please. Available for shipping worldwide, we
offer a wide variety of options ranging from $30 to $65, or
we can create one custom to fit any occasion. Come see us in Mason, give us a call at (800) 832-2308 or visit our online store at www.ParkersMapleBarn.com.
~ Port City Pretzels ~Port City Pretzels is a tasty
seasoned hard pretzel snack. These delicious pretzels are
seasoned with an irresistible Ranch & Dill flavor, a yummy
Cinnamon Sugar, or the anticipated Feisty Hot.
Inspired and influenced by love! Share as a holiday snack or give as the perfect stocking stuffer. For information or to find where they are sold, visit www.portcitypretzels.com.
~ Sleboggan ~The Link II Sleboggan is our most poplar model.
Recommended retail price is $101. A Sleboggan is used to safely steer and control
most of today’s sledding toys. Tell your family, tell all your
friends, about the new winter sport of Slebogganing.
Then have them call Mr. Sleboggan at 748-6205 to
schedule a demo ride.
~Walpole Mountain View Winery ~Walpole Mountain View Winery hosts Holiday Barrel Tastings.
Visitors will sample up to four new 2017 wines from their tanks with the winemaker, Virginia Carter, in our Production Room. Reservations required. Dates: Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and
16, at 2 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Call 756-3948 or email [email protected] to learn more. The winery is
located at 114 Barnett Hill Road, Walpole.
Made in New HampshireShop Local
~ Common Cents ~At Common Cents Jewelry
you will find beautifully handcrafted coin earrings,
necklaces, pendants and key chains. Each piece of jewelry
is carefully hand-shaped using a hammer and doming
block. Many pieces have a N.H. theme and are made
with coins featuring the Old Man of the Mountain. Check out our website for pricing and order information at
commoncentsjewelrynh.com. Suggested retail price is $18.
~ Fuller’s Sugarhouse ~Fuller’s Sugarhouse 100 percent pure maple syrup and maple products are sure to be a holiday hit. Our maple syrup comes
from the northern White Mountains of New Hampshire. Its great taste is the result of good soil, pure water, clean air
and attention to detail. Price range starts at $6.95. See more at fullerssugarhouse.com.
~ Shaker Style ~Our Cheese Board is the
perfect gift on its own or paired with local cheese and wine. Shaker Style’s
handcrafted Cheese Boards measure 10-by-6-inches
and are available in cherry or maple with ebony inlay for
$19.50. They can be bought at our Harrisville store, ordered
by phone or our Facebook shop. Call 827-3340, email [email protected] or
facebook.com/shakerstyle.
~ Touchstone ~Touchstone Wine Glasses
Made from recycled glass and smooth New England stones, Touchstone Wine Glasses are an elegant and versatile take on the traditional wineglass. Suggested retail price: $76.50
for a set of 2 at www.sea-stones.com.
~ Tamworth Garden ~Tamworth Garden spirits use fresh, seasonal ingredients
to capture the essence of the distillery’s own botanical garden — as well as the fruits of Tamworth and
greater New Hampshire. Our Tamworth Garden White Mountain Gin combines
traditional gin botanicals with a blend of Centennial, Citra and Amarillo hops for notes of citrus and pine, resulting in a bright, fresh flavor. This
gin pairs well with everything from a basic gin & tonic to more complex cocktails,
while remaining smooth and interesting enough to sip on its own. Retails for $33; sold in N.H. State Liquor Stores; at Tamworth Distilling, 15
Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth; and at tamworthdistilling.com.
~ Diane Kirkup ~Sterling silver “Tree of Life” earrings by Diane Kirkup. “May you be rooted and
grounded in love.” Price is $35. For information and to purchase, visit: www.
dkirkupdesigns.etsy.com. Matching Necklace
also available.
~ Jim Stamper ~Our Tree of Life design
pendant made from either a pre-1965 U.S. silver dime
or quarter that has been flattened and hand cut with a jeweler’s saw is always a
classic and meaningful gift. Each includes a sterling silver
box chain, your choice of length (16, 18 or 20 inch). Dime pendant is $30 and quarter pendant is $45, plus $5 postage for New Hampshire delivery. Visit
www.jimstamperjewelry.com or call 863-2621
for more information.
~ D F Embroidery ~These are a few of the many Live Free or Die
products offered by D F Custom Embroidery & NH Gift Shop. Local products
and embroidered gifts are available for sale or you
can order custom designs in any color or size. They
can be purchased at www.dfembroidery.com or shop at our NH Gift shop, located at 183 Barnard Hill Road in
Weare, open by chance or by appointment. Call 529-3344
for more information.
~ Polly’s ~ ~ Pancake Parlor ~Polly’s Sampler includes a
large Polly’s Pancake Parlor Pancake Mix of your choice
(cornmeal, buckwheat, whole wheat, oatmeal buttermilk,
plain or gingerbread), 2 pounds of bacon from North
Country Smokehouse, and a pint of pure maple syrup.
It retails for $23.99 (without gift wrapping).
~ Someday Farm ~Alpaca Survival Socks are a best-seller made from the fiber from animals owned
by Barbie Tilton at Someday Farm in Canterbury. They are terry cloth lined and
are a lightweight boot sock with reinforced foot arch
band, as well as a ribbed knit ankle support. They may be machine washed and dried,
and are hypo-allergenic and un-dyed. Available in
grey and brown with small, medium and large sizes for men and ladies, they sell for $18. Purchase from the farm store (see website) through
Christmas and on the website at www.somedayfarm.com.
~ White Mountains Helicopter ~Go above and beyond with your gift giving this year.
No really, give the gift of flight! White Mountains Helicopter offers helicopter experiences over the White Mountains
region of New Hampshire, perfect for the adventure lover on your list! Gift certificates are available for the value of
your choice at www.flywm.com.
~ Thistle’s ~Thistle’s All Natural Zucchini
Salsa’s are handmade in small batches here in New Hampshire. They come in
mild, medium and hot flavors and make a great Christmas or host gift with prices starting at $6 per jar. Thistle’s can be purchased at the Manchester
Craft Market in the Mall of NH. Bring some Thistle’s to your
next holiday party!
~ Granite State ~ ~ Growler Tours ~
Need a last-minute gift for that beer lover in your life?
Why not give the gift of beer with gift certificates for the
Growler Tours and print them out immediately. Visit the ticket sales page at www.
nhbeerbus.com to purchase.
~ Nannie’s Canning Pantry ~Nannie’s Canning Pantry has a wide range of gift baskets
available this holiday season filled with artisan jams, jellies, N.H. maple syrup along with their award-winning mustards.
Prices start at $15 and up at www.nanniescanning.com.