We have a wide variety of unique businesses in Timonium and the surrounding areas where you can find great gifts for everyone on your list. Don't be afraid to think outside the box when it comes to gift-giving — unique and thoughtful gifts are the ones they'll remember! Here are some out of the box gift ideas that were my personal favorites this holiday season, and Baltimore County shops, restaurants, and organizations where you can find them!
The Gift of Time
Sometimes you have people on your list who don't "need" anything — except more time in their day! How can you help them achieve that? Perhaps by gifting them a service that saves them time -- such as housecleaning, yard work, painting, or a car detail. Here are some local Towson, Timonium, Cockeysville and Hunt Valley businesses that offer those types of services:
The Gift of Experience
A gift certificate to a Towson area restaurant for a date night, a membership to a local Timonium museum for the family, a season pass for kids — experience gifts might come in a small package but might be their favorite holiday gift this season. Plus your purchase will help our local restaurants, nonprofits, and businesses with cash flow during this difficult year. Here are some great experience gift ideas in Baltimore County:
- Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf at Monster Mini Golf in Towson
- The Fire Museum of Maryland
- Virtual Family Paint Night Sessions
A Perfect Gift for the Person Who Has Everything
There will always be a few people on your list that are just impossible to shop for! Something handmade, unique, and local, makes holiday shopping for those difficult people a no brainer- and when in doubt, go with a gift card! Below are a few of my favorite local Baltimore County gifts
- Handcrafted ornaments from She Shells by Jayne are so unique and beautiful!
- Gorgeous handmade modern metallic hoop wreaths by Violet Floral Designs.
- A gift card to Laissez Faire in Cockeysville for unique home décor items, clothing and jewelry.
A Perfect Gift for House-Bound Kids
Let's be honest, our kids get enough giant plastic toys at the holidays, instead give them the gift of a fun activity (perfect for those freezing winter days!). I LOVE these adorable Christmas Play Doh Activity kits by Bmore Creative with Em. Visit her Instagram page to place an order.
The Gift of Self-Care
Many of us are often so busy we forget to take time to care for ourselves. This has especially been true for parents during COVID who are juggling so much! A gift certificate for a spa treatment, a massage, a yoga class, or a hair appointment might be just the push they need to take a few hours for themselves and recharge. Here are some great spots in the Timonium area that offer these types of services, along with gift cards for the holidays:
- Spa in the Valley in Hunt Valley
- Tranquille Hair & Body
- Yoga Classes at Aluma Yoga in Cockeysville (Live Streaming Available Also!)
Our small businesses and organizations in Timonium, Towson, Hunt Valley and the Hereford Zone have had such a difficult year, and there's no better time to support them than now. Small businesses always rely on holiday shopping to help them through -- and this year, that is more important than ever in our area!
Be in the know: Many businesses now offer curbside service or home delivery due to COVID. Check their Facebook pages or call to find out about availability and doublecheck store hours before heading out.
