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I’ve said it, and maybe you have, too--nobody seems to know what to get the kids, that is unless they’ve made a list of impossible-to-get things that would be easier filled by the magical man in the red suit. You know what though, shopping more creatively actually isn’t hard, and my own kid often seems more delighted by unexpected gifts.
I headed out on my holiday-shopping mission with that feeling of what does one get for youth, but as I made my way through Maynard’s stores, my creative thinking cap on (those who know me might see a joke there), I actually found a lot of things. And now that I’ve done the work for you, I’m going to be set on my end, too! Obviously, I can't show you all the great things I saw, nor could I photograph everything. Hopefully you won't mind reading through my lists. If you found something awesome, please share!
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Some of these gifts will overlap ages depending on interests, so read through them all and see if you can spot the kid in your life.
As always, thanks for helping me share this information.
Gifts for Teens, tweens, and big kids
Teens
Blundstone boots: The Outdoor Store
Giant, full-body loungewear sweatshirt: The Paper Store
Journals: Kind Goods, The Paper Store
Birkenstocks sandals: The Outdoor Store
Crystals and semi-precious stones: Oliver’s Wands and Wizarding Wares
Tech gear (charging cables and such, phone decor, grips, etc.): The Paper Store
Knit hats: The Outdoor Store, The Paper Store
Band patches: Raspberry Beret
Bath Bombs: The Paper Store
Plaid flannel shirts: The Outdoor Store
Tarot cards: Oliver’s Wands and Wizarding Wares
Southwest print shirts: The Outdoor Store
New driver with a “new” car: car gear from Napa Auto Parts
Concert tees and Vintage overalls: Raspberry Beret.
Jewelry: Raspberry Beret, Kind Goods, 6 Bridges Gallery, Oliver’s Wands and Wizarding Wares
Slippers: The Outdoor Store, The Paper Store
Funny/snarky socks: The Paper Store
Work Boots: The Outdoor Store
Scented candles: Kind Goods, The Paper Store, Raspberry Beret
Their own tools: Butler Lumber, Maynard Supply, Parker Hardware, Napa Auto Parts
Tweens, Big Kids, and Kids
A pocket knife: The Outdoor Store
Magic, The Gathering cards and other merchandise: Excelsior Comics and Games
Spirograph: The Paper Store
Sports-themed rug: Foley and Sons
Dolls and stuffed animals: The Paper Store
Young kids jewelry and accessories: Sugarsnap
A bike bell: Ray and Sons
Fidget toys and thinking putties: The Paper Store
Board games, new and classic: Excelsior Comics and Games
Wrist watch: The Outdoor Store
Lego and Duplo sets: The Paper Store
Game dice: Excelsior Comics and Games
Pokemon cards and other merchandise: Excelsior and Games
Brain/Logic Puzzles: The Paper Store
Magic tricks and gag gifts: Sugarsnap
Card games, board games, stuffed animals, building sets: The Paper Store
Sneakers: The Outdoor Store
Take-home art kits: Art Signals
Harry Potter merchandise: Oliver’s Wands and Wizarding Wares
A new bike: Ray and Sons
A sled: The Outdoor Store
Sports team gear/wear: The Outdoor Store, The Paper Store
A fishing rod: The Outdoor Store
Roller Blades: The Outdoor Store
Books: Art Signals, The Maynard Public Library for-sale shelf
Ice skates: The Outdoor Store
Gift Certificates:
Teens are often hungry, and they want to hang out with their friends. You could get them gift certificates for Pizza, El Huipil, really any of the restaurants. Keep an eye out for my blog post on Restaurants.
A gift certificate for professional hair coloring: All the hair salons, which I will be including in my blog post on services.
A gift certificate for a manicure/pedicure
An outing to paint their own pottery: Art Signals
Classes:
Private art lesson: Michelle Garro Studios
Private guitar lessons: Berit Strong
Writing groups and private lessons (currently Zoom only): Ruth Herman
Kung fu: Metrowest Kung Fu
Parkour, American Ninja Warrior-type stuff: Gymja Warrior
Taekwondo: Concord School of Taekwondo (the name is misleading)
Dance: Miss Tricia’s Dance Studio
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Gifts for babies, toddlers, and little kids.
Wooden dinosaur that “roars”: Kind Goods
blankies, and stuffed animals: The Paper Store
Baby shoes: The Paper Store
Baby clothes: The Paper Store, The Outdoor Store
Novelty rain boots: The Outdoor Store
Board books: The Paper Store, Art Signals
An unexpected animal alphabet poster: 6 Bridges Gallery
Businesses listed in the post:
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| Outdoor Store |
The Outdoor Store,
24 Nason St., (978) 897-2133
Open every day
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10am-6pm
Thursday, 10am-8pm
Saturday, 9am-6pm
Sunday, 12pm-5pm
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| The Paper Store |
The Paper Store: 4 Digital Way, Suite 1, (978) 443-7955
https://www.thepaperstore.com/
Sunday 10am-6pm
Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm
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| Oliver's Wands |
Oliver’s Wands and Wizarding Wares: 60 Main St, (866) 411-2525
https://www.nemischief.com/collections
Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm-5pm
Friday, 12pm-7pm
Saturday, 11am-7pm
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| Raspberry Beret |
Raspberry Beret:
8 Nason St, (978) 897-8300
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 12pm-6pm
Thursday, 12pm-7pm
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| Kind Goods |
Kind Goods:
85 Main St, kindgoodsmarket@gmail.com
https://www.kindgoodsmarket.com/
Open every day, 11am-5pm
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| 6 Bridges Gallery |
Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-5pm (check times on Facebook or Instagram)
Special Holiday Hours: usually they aren’t open on Tuesdays, but are for the Holidays
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| Excelsior |
https://www.excelsiorcomicsandgames.com/
Sunday, 12:30pm-6pm
Monday, 12:30pm-10pm
Tuesday and Wednesday, 2pm-10pm
Thursday-Saturday, 12:30pm-10pm
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| Ray and Sons |
Ray and Sons:
183 Main St., (978) 897-8121
http://www.rayandsonscycle.com/contact.htm
Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm
Saturday, 10am-5pm
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| Art Signals |
http://www.artsignalsstudio.com/
Monday-Friday: 3pm-7pm,
Saturday: 11am-7pm,
Sunday: 12-7pm
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| Sugarsnap |
Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-4pm
Friday, 10am-5pm
Saturday, 9am-5pm
Sunday, 10am-2pm
The Maynard Public Library for-sale shelf:
77 Nason St., (978) 897-1010
https://www.maynardpubliclibrary.org/book-sales
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday and Thursday, 2pm-9pm
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| Garro Studios |
Garro Studios:
54 Main St., #201, (978) 430-9307
Class times vary and require registration
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| Metrowest Kung Fu |
Metrowest Kung Fu:
69 Main St., (978) 823-0201
Class times vary and require registration
Concord School of Taekwan-Do:
100 Main Street, (978) 369-1909
Class times vary and require registration
Berit Strong Guitar Lessons:
63 Summer St (ArtSpace), (978) 758-9465
Class times vary and require registration
Ruth Herman Writer’s Circles and Private Classes, writeruth@comcast.net
Classes are meeting via Zoom.
Class times vary and require registration
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| Butler Lumber |
https://butlerlumbercoinc.com/
Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm
Saturday, 7am-2pm
Parker Hardware,
239 Main St., (978) 897-3291
Monday-Wednesday, 8am-5pm
Thursday, 9:30am-5pm
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| Napa Auto Parts |
https://www.napaonline.com/?store=23267
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm
Saturday, 7:30am-3pm
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| Foley |
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Saturday, 10am-5pm
Maynard Supply,
145 Powder Mill Rd, (978) 897-9901
http://www.maynardsupplyco.com/
(The website doesn’t really have any products)
Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm
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I sure hope this helps you in getting interesting things for the kids in your life. Don't be embarrassed to admit that you might like some of these things, too! I know I'll never quite stop being a kid.