Time’s almost up. If you’ve managed to get the big names crossed off but slipped up on some still-important people (your next-door-neighbor, your office-mate, your manager, your hairdresser-turned-friend), here are some ideas—and most are available at your local grocer or the click of a button. We love technology … and Harmon’s.

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Bonne Maman: Who doesn’t love classic, gingham-topped jam with a fancy name? You can find Bonne Maman preserves on the shelves of your local grocer, as well as a baguette for extra French flair.

Printable Calendar: Head to Little Hut’s Etsy Shop to print out this practical-but-pretty calendar. She’ll thank you every day of the year, and all you’ll need is a full ink cardtridge, cardstock and your paper cutter.

Clementines: These little oranges are propped right at the front of the produce section, and are the best alternative to holiday vices like chocolate … and chocolate. He’ll reach for ‘em til they’re gone. Plus, they peel nice ‘n easy.

Holiday Mix: By now, everyone’s wearing out on holiday tunes. Freshen up their selection with YHO’s Merry Music Mix, or whip up a collection of your own.

Printable Personalized Stationery: Get stationery for two at Back Alley on Etsy. Designs like this can be customized and “mailed” to you within 24 hours of your order.

Scharffen Berger Chocolate Bars: Whether melted for a fancier ice cream topping or nibbled on bit by bit, a milk chocolate Scharffen Berger bar never disappoints.

Gouda Cheese: Sharpen up his sandwich or smarten up a cracker with the help of this tasty Holland export. We spied a round of gouda at Harmon’s in the $6 range—and hickory smoked was on-hand, too.

iTunes Gift Card: Give the gift of music. Since she gets to pick which kind, you know she’ll like it. All you have to do is cruise by the convenience store on lunch break.

Root Beer: It’s hard to turn down soda in a glass bottle, even if it’s just root beer. IBC’s is classic and kid-proof.

Lindt Excellence Bar: What makes this chocolate bar so special? A hint of chili pepper, for spicing things up.

Gift Tags: Give her the gift that keeps on giving. Ladies love to have gift-wrap supplies on-hand, and these from Jungae will keep her presents looking tops all year.

Red Nail Polish: Ask any ’40s movie star and she’ll tell you the power of red nail polish. Not enough? Throw in some lipstick, too—a drug store brand will do. She can keep the set at her desk for last-minute fixes.

Printable Bicycle Stationery: This set from Salamander Store is fun on wheels. Purchase a few sets, print, and tie the bundle with string.

Stephen’s Hot Chocolate: A step up from Swiss Miss without the pretty penny price tag, Stephen whips up a hot cocoa mix he’ll reach for til the cup runneth dry. This Utah original is especially good in mint and white chocolate flavors.

Evergreen Gift Set: Set your toner and let your printer shoot out this all-inclusive design from Easy Print. If you can’t find a cellophane bag large enough for the gift-wrap sheet, opt for a shallow box instead.

Sleepytime Tea: This no-frills blend will make her feel like a kid again when sipped on during Conan. Throw in a sleep mask if you have one in-mind, otherwise, a partnership with a cute bow should do the job.

Want to get her something nice without breaking the bank? She’ll cozy up to a gourmet hot cocoa machine, Her Majesty pillow or Kate Spade organizer in no time. Answers are just a click away. And be sure to click on the main page of each site to get updates on percents-off and free-shipping deals. Almost everyone is gifting shoppers with a little kickback this year.

Follow the links below:

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Lucky Me Necklace from Sundance, $68
Marc Jacobs Daisy from Sephora, $57
Whitney Smith Bird Cupcake Stand on Etsy, $64
Kit & Lili Cherry Flying Birds Tote from Tiny McSmall, $84
Striped Jersey Knit Scarf from Banana Republic, $59

Canvas Anne Pocket Organizer from Kate Spade, $75
Cashmere Travel Pillow and Eye Mask from Restoration Hardware, $54.99
John Derian Things I Like Tray from Design For Real Living, $88
Druggist Tissue Box Cover from Jonathan Adler, $58

Multi Stem Big Zip Wallet from Orla Kiely, $90
Bialetti Hot Chocolate Pot from Williams Sonoma, $79.99
Madison Leather Wristlet from Coach, $68
Bumblebee Pendant Necklace from J.Crew, $55
The Botanist’s Bell Jar from Anthropologie, $58

Rachel Ray Cast Iron Fondue Set from Target, $59.99
Marcello Umbrella Holder from Z Gallerie, $79.95
Karen Hilton Queen With the Pink Earring Cushion on Etsy, $76
Chanel Multi-Use Makeup Palette from Nordstrom, $85

Stop No. 2: Frosty Darling

Frosty Darling is Salt Lake’s cutest outpost for local crafties. Every little thing in this shop on 300 South is fresh, hip and original (not to mention darling, as its name implies) and to top it off, much of it’s made by Utahns like you ‘n me. Aside from staples like sofa pillows, aprons, plates and gift cards and an eye-catching selection candies you haven’t laid tastebuds on since you were ten, Frosty Darling is at once modern and retro-yielding with the most cleverly decorated interior space in town. Stepping inside these doors this holiday season will undoubtedly make your day merry and bright.

Here are some picks for holiday shopping for owner and celebrated artist Gentry Blackburn. All are available now at Frosty Darling, if you act fast:

Clockwise from top left:

The Raven: “This swanky tote with handy pockets is handmade locally by The Rookery. We’re also carrying their hilarious letterpress cards and lovely journals. They’re selling quickly!” $35

Squirrel Pin: “Does it get more adorable than this little squirrel brooch from Little Odd Forest? Felt jewelry is unexpected and fun.” $18

Sweet Tooth Aprons: “Get in the mood for cookin’ or craftin’ with these cute butcher-style aprons with retro, girly flair. They’re handmade by yours truly.” $28

Candy: “Who doesn’t want to find their favorite old-timey candy stuffed inside their stocking? We have a wide selection ranging from bubble gum cigarettes to Zots and Fruit Stripe Gum.”

Pretty Paper Notepad: “Any gal would like receiving this collection of 60 beautiful papers from One Good Bumblebee. I use them for jotting notes, making my own gift tags, creating collages or whatever strikes my paper-loving fancy.” $18

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Frosty Darling
177 E. 300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 532-4790
www.frostydarling.com

So you’re planning to spend a little more. Our range of under-$50 gifts includes a momogrammed tote for errand-running, a dainty black butterfly necklace for a dose of hushed femininity, gold foil-stamped journals for luxurious writing (as seen in Real Simple), and Bobbie Brown’s velvet plum eye pallet for days and nights on the town.

Follow the links to round out your shopping.

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Butterfly Embosser from Neiman Marcus, $29
Bobbi Brown Velvet Plum Eye Palette from Neiman Marcus, $45
Butterly Necklace from Banana Republic, $29
Capri Coin Purse from Hayden Harnett, $28

Harvest Time Weekender from Anthropologie, $49.95
Letter Candle Balls from Perch Design, $32
Rain Parade Mini Umbrellas from Fred Flare, $32 each
Wall Candy Rococo Oval Chalkboard from See Jane Work, $36

Floral Etched Purse Mirror from Red Envelope, $29.95
Color Spectrum Umbrella from MoMA Store, $40
Gold Foil-Stamped Journals from Paper Cup Design, $37.50
Alphabet Bag from Urban Outfitters, $28

Plain and Simple Petit Four Cakestand from Darlybird, $36
Jack and Lulu Chocolate Stripes Recipe Set from Broadway Paper, $50
MAC Little Darlings Lipglass and Lustreglass Set from Nordstrom, $29.50
Charcoal Shaped Perfume Bottles from Brocade Home, $29

It’s back! YHO’s Holiday Gift Guide is designed to jump-start your shopping engines, so you can spend more time with the fam and less time surfing the web. Isn’t that what the season’s all about, anyway? (That, and lots of treats?)

Here are some of our picks for $25 and under for the ladies on your list:

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Personalized Notepads from Linda & Harriett, $25
Personalized Pair Soap and Dish Set from Anthropologie, $12.95
Hope Chest Ring from Sundance, $25
Icelandic Moonflower Body Wash from Red Flower, $20
Pretty Cheep Project Bag from Purl Soho, $7

Kate Spade 2009 Desk Calendar from Fred Flare, $20
The Shopper from Garnett Hill, $9
“ABC3D” by Marion Bataille from Amazon.com, $13.57
Pop Magic Convertible Gloves from Nordstrom, $8
A6 Notebook with Band Closure from Orla Kiely, $13

Luxury Plush Ballet Slippers from Restoration Hardware, $10
Spring Has Sprung Lifestyle Water Bottle from Sigg, $21.99
Laugh Dream Love Print from OrangeBeautiful, $10
Sequined Coin Purse from Anthropologie, $9.95
Spring Letterpress Notecards from Sarah Drake Chicago, $16

Time to get started with holiday shopping and do it locally. It’s more fun, anyway—and you get to support the businesses on your block. Some favorite shops want to show you what they have in-store that will make the people on your list green with envy … until they find out the gift is for them.

Stop No. 1: Kaleidoscope Boutique

Not only do we love this boutique because the ladies running the shop have personalities that rival their impeccable taste, but because they concentrate on bringing one-of-a-kind, hard-to-find lines to the Beehive State. And they have a lot of fun with it.

We always find something at Kaleidoscope that we’d be hard-pressed to track down anywhere else—unless you visit the website, www.notamallstore.com, where you’ll get 15 percent off all web purchases throughout the month of December. In store, stop by and create a wishlist. For every list item purchased, you’ll get one of equal value or less for half off!

Here are some picks for holiday shopping from co-owner and could-be professional shopper, Megan Bingham. All are available right now at Kaleidoscope:

From left to right:

Cutie File Jacket: “This fabulous jacket by an up-and-coming independent design company is ideal. Even Holly Golightly couldn’t get the mean reds in this kicky number.”

MK2K Filey: “Make dressing a cinch for a lady in your life by picking up this sweater, ready to go from day to night.”

Cali Sweater: “We love this delightful sweater by our friends in California. It’s perfect for layering … and hot chocolate.”

Trashy Diva Dress: The Sugar two-piece dress is one of our favorites to come out of Trashy Diva’s sketchbooks this season. Cotton voile with a multi-use bolero, this ensemble will keep you looking like Doris Day all year long.”

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Kaleidoscope Boutique
4801 N. University Avenue
Provo, Utah
(801) 225-1352
www.notamallstore.com