Looking to shop local this holiday season? Take your gift list to these Wisconsin Rapids stores.

Caitlin Shuda, Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – ‘Tis the season for creating those holiday gift lists and checking them twice, and with Small Business Saturday approaching (Nov. 25 this year), we’re here to help you find some of your items at local businesses in the Wisconsin Rapids area.

Last month, we asked readers where their go-to local businesses were when they go shopping for gifts, and they suggested almost 40 local businesses to choose from. If you’re looking for home décor, seasonal gifts, crafts and other unique items? We’ve got you covered. Do you want locally made gifts? We have places to visit. Are you looking for clothing and jewelry? We have recommendations. Flowers, plants, food, drinks, pet supplies, books and coffee gifts? We have those, too. Are you more interested in experiences than tangible gifts to wrap? We covered those, as well.

Check out what people throughout Wisconsin Rapids recommended as you prepare your holiday gift lists this year.

Crafts, décor and other unique finds

If you have some people on your lists who can be hard to shop for, finding some craft items or other home décor can be a safe option. Many local stores offer unique gifts you probably won’t find elsewhere. If a person has a collection of items like gnomes, birds or snow globes, you can likely find something new to add to their set.

Daily Tribune readers recommended several local businesses like Country Freckles to find holiday gifts.
Daily Tribune readers recommended several local businesses like Country Freckles to find holiday gifts.

Here’s what people recommended:

Locally made gifts

Locally made gifts are another great option for your loved ones. Many local stores offer a selection of locally made or locally sourced items to choose from, whether that’s home décor made by local makers, soaps or lotions created with local ingredients or homemade art.

Daily Tribune readers recommended several local businesses like Milkweed Market to find holiday gifts.
Daily Tribune readers recommended several local businesses like Milkweed Market to find holiday gifts.

Here’s what people recommended:

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Clothing and jewelry

Clothing and jewelry also make great gifts, and the local stores usually offer a selection of additional accessories if you’re not sure what size to get and want a safer or more general choice.

Daily Tribune readers recommended several local businesses like Sweet Tea Clothing Co. to find holiday gifts.
Daily Tribune readers recommended several local businesses like Sweet Tea Clothing Co. to find holiday gifts.

Here’s what people recommended:

Experiences

Many people have been looking into giving loved ones the gift of an experience over things somebody might outgrow. Those experience gifts could be given to someone who enjoys a certain hobby or wants to try a certain project, or it could be an activity to do together.

Daily Tribune readers recommended giving experiences and memberships like to the South Wood County YMCA for holiday gifts.
Daily Tribune readers recommended giving experiences and memberships like to the South Wood County YMCA for holiday gifts.

Here’s what people recommended:

Flowers, plants and gifts

If you have somebody with a green thumb on your list this year, flowers and plants might make a good gift. Most florists and greenhouses also offer a gift shop with some other options.

Daily Tribune readers recommended several local businesses like Wisconsin Rapids Floral & Gifts to find holiday gifts.
Daily Tribune readers recommended several local businesses like Wisconsin Rapids Floral & Gifts to find holiday gifts.

Here’s what people recommended:

Food, drinks and kitchen accessories

If you’re still looking for gifts for those people who are harder to shop for, some local businesses offer a variety of unique treats, food and beverages. Quiet a sweet tooth or give an adventurous eater something new to try.

Daily Tribune readers recommended several local businesses like 45 Mercantile (which features Rubi Reds) to find holiday gifts.
Daily Tribune readers recommended several local businesses like 45 Mercantile (which features Rubi Reds) to find holiday gifts.

Here’s what people recommended:

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Pets

Don’t forget your non-human friends, either. From treats to balls, toys and even games, pet stores have you and your pets covered.

Daily Tribune readers recommended BowWow Meow to find gifts for pets in Wisconsin Rapids.
Daily Tribune readers recommended BowWow Meow to find gifts for pets in Wisconsin Rapids.

Here’s what people recommended:

Pharmacy, bookstore and coffee shop gifts

And last, but not least (since these gift guides are in alphabetical order), you can find a wide variety of gifts at local pharmacies, bookstores and coffee shops. These local businesses cater to more than medicines, books and coffee, and there are other items to browse through when you visit. Still unsure about a specific gift? Gift cards are always an option, too.

Daily Tribune readers recommended several local businesses like Out of the Box Coffee House to find holiday gifts.
Daily Tribune readers recommended several local businesses like Out of the Box Coffee House to find holiday gifts.

Here’s what people recommended:

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Contact Caitlin at cshuda@gannett.com or follow her on Twitter @CaitlinShuda.

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