Page C6 • NEW HAMPSHIRE UNION LEADER • Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Holiday Planner

~ American Independence Museum ~At the American Independence Museum gift shop in

Exeter, visitors are amazed at the variety of local, handmade products that range from soaps and jewelry to

pottery, teas, and tote bags! For enthusiasts of colonial-inspired gifts, the gift shop features historical toys, replica

currency and paper documents, just to name a few. Visit www.independencemuseum.org to learn more.

~ Maxine’s ~ ~ Cheese Balls ~

Cheddar Cheese Biscuits are a delicious holiday hors d’oeuvre or enjoy as a snack right out of the bag. These little biscuits are baked by Genuine Local of Meredith

exclusively for Harman’s Cheese & Country Store

using Harman’s Really-Aged Cheddar and a bit of hot

pepper sauce for a little kick. Beware! They are addictive. Cost is $6.50 (plus shipping and handling) for a 5-ounce

bag (about 70 biscuits). Harman’s Cheese & Country Store is a 1400 Route 117 in

Sugar Hill; call 823-8000; visit www.HarmansCheese.com.

~ Mayfair Farm ~Mayfair Farm’s award-winning gluten-free Almond Cake

makes holiday gatherings simple and delicious. Yankee Magazine featured the “super-lative” cake in their

2017 Editors’ Choice Food Awards, noting it is “as richly flavored as marzipan but tender and buttery and not too

sweet.” Order online at www.mayfairfarmnh.com, stop by the farm’s shop in Harrisville, find locally in the Monadnock area

or at select Whole Foods Markets. Retails for $20.

~ Mitchell Comics ~“UFOs OVER EXETER” — Tilton-based comic book creators

Michael and Michelle Mitchell present the exciting story of one of America’s best known UFO encounters. In 1965 the quiet

town of Exeter experienced a great number of UFO sightings that continued for weeks! Police officers, school teachers,

journalists and other credible witnesses all described the same red glowing object dominating the skies night after night. Created for the 50th anniversary of the incident, this comic

book makes a great gift to anyone familiar with the Seacoast or UFOs. Cover price: $3.50 plus $1.50 shipping and handling. Order online at: https://squareup.com/store/mitchell-comics.

~ Parkers ~ ~ Maple Barn ~

Make gift giving easy this holiday season. Our maple gift boxes and gift baskets

are sure to please. Available for shipping worldwide, we

offer a wide variety of options ranging from $30 to $65, or

we can create one custom to fit any occasion. Come see us in Mason, give us a call at (800) 832-2308 or visit our online store at www.ParkersMapleBarn.com.

~ Port City Pretzels ~Port City Pretzels is a tasty

seasoned hard pretzel snack. These delicious pretzels are

seasoned with an irresistible Ranch & Dill flavor, a yummy

Cinnamon Sugar, or the anticipated Feisty Hot. 

Inspired and influenced by love! Share as a holiday snack or give as the perfect stocking stuffer. For information or to find where they are sold, visit www.portcitypretzels.com.

~ Sleboggan ~The Link II Sleboggan is our most poplar model.

Recommended retail price is $101. A Sleboggan is used to safely steer and control

most of today’s sledding toys. Tell your family, tell all your

friends, about the new winter sport of Slebogganing.

Then have them call Mr. Sleboggan at 748-6205 to

schedule a demo ride.

~Walpole Mountain View Winery ~Walpole Mountain View Winery hosts Holiday Barrel Tastings.

Visitors will sample up to four new 2017 wines from their tanks with the winemaker, Virginia Carter, in our Production Room. Reservations required. Dates: Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 and

16, at 2 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Call 756-3948 or email walpolewinery@gmail.com to learn more. The winery is

located at 114 Barnett Hill Road, Walpole.

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~ Common Cents ~At Common Cents Jewelry

you will find beautifully handcrafted coin earrings,

necklaces, pendants and key chains. Each piece of jewelry

is carefully hand-shaped using a hammer and doming

block. Many pieces have a N.H. theme and are made

with coins featuring the Old Man of the Mountain. Check out our website for pricing and order information at

commoncentsjewelrynh.com. Suggested retail price is $18.

~ Fuller’s Sugarhouse ~Fuller’s Sugarhouse 100 percent pure maple syrup and maple products are sure to be a holiday hit. Our maple syrup comes

from the northern White Mountains of New Hampshire. Its great taste is the result of good soil, pure water, clean air

and attention to detail. Price range starts at $6.95. See more at fullerssugarhouse.com.

~ Shaker Style ~Our Cheese Board is the

perfect gift on its own or paired with local cheese and wine. Shaker Style’s

handcrafted Cheese Boards measure 10-by-6-inches

and are available in cherry or maple with ebony inlay for

$19.50. They can be bought at our Harrisville store, ordered

by phone or our Facebook shop. Call 827-3340, email info@shakerstyle.com or

facebook.com/shakerstyle.

~ Touchstone ~Touchstone Wine Glasses

Made from recycled glass and smooth New England stones, Touchstone Wine Glasses are an elegant and versatile take on the traditional wineglass. Suggested retail price: $76.50

for a set of 2 at www.sea-stones.com.

~ Tamworth Garden ~Tamworth Garden spirits use fresh, seasonal ingredients

to capture the essence of the distillery’s own botanical garden — as well as the fruits of Tamworth and

greater New Hampshire. Our Tamworth Garden White Mountain Gin combines

traditional gin botanicals with a blend of Centennial, Citra and Amarillo hops for notes of citrus and pine, resulting in a bright, fresh flavor. This

gin pairs well with everything from a basic gin & tonic to more complex cocktails,

while remaining smooth and interesting enough to sip on its own. Retails for $33; sold in N.H. State Liquor Stores; at Tamworth Distilling, 15

Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth; and at tamworthdistilling.com.

~ Diane Kirkup ~Sterling silver “Tree of Life” earrings by Diane Kirkup. “May you be rooted and

grounded in love.” Price is $35. For information and to purchase, visit: www.

dkirkupdesigns.etsy.com. Matching Necklace

also available.

~ Jim Stamper ~Our Tree of Life design

pendant made from either a pre-1965 U.S. silver dime

or quarter that has been flattened and hand cut with a jeweler’s saw is always a

classic and meaningful gift. Each includes a sterling silver

box chain, your choice of length (16, 18 or 20 inch). Dime pendant is $30 and quarter pendant is $45, plus $5 postage for New Hampshire delivery. Visit

www.jimstamperjewelry.com or call 863-2621

for more information.

~ D F Embroidery ~These are a few of the many Live Free or Die

products offered by D F Custom Embroidery & NH Gift Shop. Local products

and embroidered gifts are available for sale or you

can order custom designs in any color or size. They

can be purchased at www.dfembroidery.com or shop at our NH Gift shop, located at 183 Barnard Hill Road in

Weare, open by chance or by appointment. Call 529-3344

for more information.

~ Polly’s ~ ~ Pancake Parlor ~Polly’s Sampler includes a

large Polly’s Pancake Parlor Pancake Mix of your choice

(cornmeal, buckwheat, whole wheat, oatmeal buttermilk,

plain or gingerbread), 2 pounds of bacon from North

Country Smokehouse, and a pint of pure maple syrup.

It retails for $23.99 (without gift wrapping).

~ Someday Farm ~Alpaca Survival Socks are a best-seller made from the fiber from animals owned

by Barbie Tilton at Someday Farm in Canterbury. They are terry cloth lined and

are a lightweight boot sock with reinforced foot arch

band, as well as a ribbed knit ankle support. They may be machine washed and dried,

and are hypo-allergenic and un-dyed. Available in

grey and brown with small, medium and large sizes for men and ladies, they sell for $18. Purchase from the farm store (see website) through

Christmas and on the website at www.somedayfarm.com.

~ White Mountains Helicopter ~Go above and beyond with your gift giving this year.

No really, give the gift of flight! White Mountains Helicopter offers helicopter experiences over the White Mountains

region of New Hampshire, perfect for the adventure lover on your list! Gift certificates are available for the value of

your choice at www.flywm.com.

~ Thistle’s ~Thistle’s All Natural Zucchini

Salsa’s are handmade in small batches here in New Hampshire. They come in

mild, medium and hot flavors and make a great Christmas or host gift with prices starting at $6 per jar.  Thistle’s can be purchased at the Manchester

Craft Market in the Mall of NH. Bring some Thistle’s to your

next holiday party!

~ Granite State ~ ~ Growler Tours ~

Need a last-minute gift for that beer lover in your life?

Why not give the gift of beer with gift certificates for the

Growler Tours and print them out immediately. Visit the ticket sales page at www.

nhbeerbus.com to purchase.

~ Nannie’s Canning Pantry ~Nannie’s Canning Pantry has a wide range of gift baskets

available this holiday season filled with artisan jams, jellies, N.H. maple syrup along with their award-winning mustards.

Prices start at $15 and up at www.nanniescanning.com.