30 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY december 14-20, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com local shopping Holiday gift shopping can add up. Maybe you’re on a budget, or maybe you’re participating—as many do—in a gift exchange that has set a maximum dollar amount on gifts. Never fear, there are lots of options for unique and thoughtful gifts from local retailers at every price point. Here are some of the Weekly’s ideas, all priced under $50. For the Avid Reader A new book to escape into—bonus points if it’s by a local author; prices vary. River House Books 208 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel 626-2665, riverhousebookscarmel.com For the Do-Gooder Make a donation in their honor to a local nonprofit participating in Monterey County Gives!; any amount, suggested $25. Monterey County Gives! montereycountygives.com For the Football Fan Give the gift of showing team pride with a San Francisco 49ers hat; $25-$50. Foot Locker 617 Del Monte Center, Monterey 375-3576, stores.footlocker.com For the Sweet Tooth A pie to share—or not—from the master bakers at Sweet Elena’s; $29-$40. Sweet Elena’s Bakery & Cafe 465 Olympia Ave., Sand City 393-2063, sweetelenas.com For the Rocker A gift card for a vinyl album of their choosing; any amount. Recycled Records 604 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey 375-5454, recycledrecordsmonterey. com For the Toker A holiday mug that doubles as a bong—or vice versa, depending on your point of view; $25 Big Sur Canna+Botanicals 26352 Carmel Rancho Lane, suite 100, Carmel 250-7756, bigsurcannabotanicals.com Tajha Chappellet-Lanier Budget Friendly Looking for affordable gift options from local businesses? Buy local—but don’t break the bank—with these gifts under $50. By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier Daniel Dreifuss Tajha Chappellet-Lanier courtesy Recycled Records Big Sur Canna+Botanicals Foot Locker Monterey County Gives! River House Books Sweet Elena’s Bakery & Cafe Recycled Records 18 days 206 nonprofits Goals for 2023 8,500 donors $10,000,000 in donations
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