Holiday Shopping: 15 Picks for the Perfect Holiday Gift
November 19, 2019
By: Ashley Houdbert
#1 Starboard Bloody Mary Mix
The Starboard is known worldwide for it's Famous Bloody Mary Smorgasboard, with over 1,000 ingredients to "make your own." For those who do not want to worry about making an awesome Bloody Mary, try their famous Gourmet Bloody Mary Mix.
#2 Dogfish Limited Edition Holiday Mug
Limited Edition for Holidays 2019! This custom stoneware mug is perfect for pouring your favorite DFH Ale down the hatch. This year they are including a limitied edition Dogfish Head ornament with your mug purchase.
#3 Jimmie Allen CD
Our very own Milton, Delaware Native, Jimmie Allen, made it big on the Country Music charts with his debut album, "Mercury Lane." He's never forgotten his roots, and in between touring often comes back to Slower Lower to perform and support the community. We LOVE Jimmie Allen!
#4 Dolle's Popcorn
Your Dolle's Famous Caramel Popcorn Gift is truly special. And it's the perfect snack to make your holiday party great! It's cooked using the same old-style method in copper kettles. Plain Caramel, Peanut Caramel and Cinnamon Caramel available at store locations only. Shopper's Tip: Shipping isn't available.
#5 Trucker Hat 302 Horseshoe Crab
Suprise them with 302 Gear, popular amongst the locals! This IS the design that represents Delaware. The 302 area code for the whole state and the state marine animal, the Horseshoe Crab.
#6 Jungle Jims Season Pass
The Largest Waterpark in Delaware offers Season Passes for over 42" tall, under 42" tall and a special rate for senior citizens. Shopper's Tip: Waterpark is currently closed, so order online and they will ship to you.
#7 NYE Tickets
Suprise your significant other with a fancy night out on the town! Get your tickets now, they are selling out fast! Here's our picks for NYE Celebrations at the Delaware Beach Area: The Starboard, The Rusty Rudder, Bethany Blues, Crooked Hammock Brewery, Milton Theatre, Irish Eyes, Atlantic Sands Hotel, The Pines, Bottle & Cork, EasySpeak and the Bethany Beach Oceanfront Suites.
Make your NYE extra special with a Limo Rental from Atlantic Transportation!
Make your NYE extra special with a Limo Rental from Atlantic Transportation!
#8 Wine, Dine & Unwind Spa Package from the Bellmoor Inn
Give the gift of a well-deserved pampering at a top Rehoboth Beach resort spa. Package includes: (2) 50-minute stone massages, 20% off any other spa services, choice of dinner for 2 at any Sodel Restaurant or Big Fish Restaurant Group ($100.00 value) and a Bottle of Wine (choice of red or white).
#9 Book: Mirabelle Goes To The Beach
The Adventures of Mirabelle was created back in 2006, by Michael Muller and Tom Boeke, when they owned Detail Art Gallery on Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. Their lovable Boston Terrier, Mirabelle, inspired the design of holiday and greeting cards, ornaments, handbags, art, toys, dog collars, leashes, and so much more...and their latest...a series of wonderful Children's Books! "Mirabelle Goes to the Beach" is available for purchase online or at Browseabout Books in downtown Rehoboth Beach.
#10 Bag of Coffee from Local Coffee Roasting Co.
Local Coffee Roasting Co. is a wholesale coffee roasting company, based in the small town of Roxana, DE, that supplies local cafes and markets with 100% organically sourced specialty coffee. BUT, we've tracked down where you can get a bag of your own! Stop by 3bb Cafe, Good Earth Market, McCabe's Market, Johnson Country Market or Magee Farms Produce Stands. Or log onto their site localcoffeeroastingco.com and feel free to shoot the owners an email!
#11 Delaware Lottery Holiday Scratch Offs
We've always thought these make the BEST Stocking Stuffers! Delaware Lottery has themed Holiday Instant Games, perfect.
#12 Cozy Winter Weekend Package at The Iconic Boardwalk Plaza Hotel
Cozy up to this weekend getaway for two to Rehoboth Beach that includes...
2 nights in an Oceanfront Suite, a $50 Food Credit Towards Victoria's Restaurant, The Plaza Pub and/or The Plaza Point Coffee Shoppe, a Wine Tote with Boardwalk Plaza Hotel Logo, a Bottle of Wine (Love Pinot Noir), 1 Suite Delivery of Hot Chocolate and Choice of Dessert for 2, & Unlimited DVD Selections! Please visit boardwalkplaza.com for more info regarding availability and pricing.
2 nights in an Oceanfront Suite, a $50 Food Credit Towards Victoria's Restaurant, The Plaza Pub and/or The Plaza Point Coffee Shoppe, a Wine Tote with Boardwalk Plaza Hotel Logo, a Bottle of Wine (Love Pinot Noir), 1 Suite Delivery of Hot Chocolate and Choice of Dessert for 2, & Unlimited DVD Selections! Please visit boardwalkplaza.com for more info regarding availability and pricing.
#13 Salted Vines Wine Club Membership
Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery is the newest winery on the Eastern Shore, located in Frankford, DE. For a great gift for the wine lover in your life, considering joining the Vino Club. It's a year-round membership for only $100 and trust us, it pays for itself. Includes items like discounts on bottled wine, tastings each quarter, access to new releases, concert and event tickets, and much more!
#14 The Perfect Local Egg Nog
Egg Nog is synonymous with gift-giving during the Holidays. And so, we HIGHLY recommend picking up a Gallon of Local Lewes Dairy Egg Nog at the grocery store, and for the 21+ friends and family, a bottle of EasySpeak Spiced Rum or Bourbon. It's distilled right in Milford, DE!
#15 Sunset Cruise
Now we know it's cold outside right now, but it won't be forever. Give the give of a romantic Sunset Cruise with Cape Water Tours and Taxi. They also have Live Music Cruises, Dolphin Cruises, Eco-Tours, Lighthouse Tours, and many more! You can easily purchase a gift card right on their website capewatertaxi.com
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