‘Tis the season! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza, chances are, you still have a few gifts to buy. If you didn’t finish all of your holiday shopping on Black Friday, here’s some ideas for the New England fan on your list - or some ideas to put on your own list!
Books
Who can resist a good book? Here are a few of my favorites:
A Moose for Jessica by Pat A. Wakefield and Larry Carrara is a charming true story that takes place in Shrewsbury, VT. A male moose wanders onto the Carrara farm and takes a shine to a chubby Hereford heifer named Jessica. The moose hung around for 76 days, and became a local celebrity. Photos by Larry Carrara beautifully illustrate the story.
A Moose For Jessica
Read my review here: review.
Road Trip New England is an excellent book to take with you on your new England travels. If you like small towns, offbeat attractions and out-of-the-way sidetrips, you’ll love this book.
Road Trip USA: New England
For antiquing buffs, the book Vermont Antiquing: Seven Day Trips by Lisa Mullenneaux contains seven one-day itineraries for shopping trips throughout Vermont.
Vermont Antiquing
Read the review here: review.
Live Your Road Trip Dream
The subtitle for Live Your Roadtrip Dream by Phil and Carol White is Travel for a year for the cost of staying home. I’ve just started this book, but so far it is full of practical information about spending a year on the road.
Travel
The Entertainment Book is the ultimate money-saving gift. Save with coupons on fine-dining, fast food, and services like dry-cleaning, haircuts, and car rentals. You’ll also find deals on hotel stays, cruises and airfare. I buy one for my area every year, and I often buy them for gifts.
Get $5 off and free shipping on any 2007 book purchase! Discounts on dining, hotels, and fun!
Posters
Bring a piece of New England into your home with a poster from Art.com. Pick your fave, then preview it with different frames. Have Art.com frame it and save. (Hint: Art.com also has a wishlist feature - make a list, then pass it on to Santa!)
Lighthouse Posters
Magazines
Yankee magazine bills itself as the Magazine of New England Living. I’ve been a fan for years. Recipes, profiles, and excellent articles about New England Life.
Vermont Magazine
Whatever your holiday, I wish you peace, joy, and a happy New England kind of celebration.
