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There’s like 4 days remaining right? And you’re not done yet, correct? Lot more to go? Huh? Haven’t started? You are in the right place Bucko because Shopping With Ken is going to save your belated behind with some timely tips for filling in the list that seems to grow more fearsome looking each day. Back in the day when I was younger and single, exchanges of beer and wine were frequent gifts that criss crossed among comrades and were always met with an adequate level of enthusiasm. Of course it was rarely wrapped in anything but a paper sack and generally consisted of either a bottle of Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill (forever) wine or a 6 pack of Schaefer’s (usually less than a buck)”The one beer to have if you’re having more than one”. Needless to say times have changed and so have the imbibing habits of most folks. Newaygo Brewing Co. has become one of the major gathering hubs for the surrounding community with a congenial Tap Room culture accompanying their ever evolving selections of locally brewed beer, a fine variety of Newaygo Wines and some seriously good eats. So here you go. Friday and Saturday they’re having a buy-one-get-one-half-off on bottles of vino to go. You can double up your gift to your oenophilic friends or even keep one for yourself to open when you celebrate the end of this year’s shopping. Quick aside: This is generally the time you make yourself that doomed to be unkept promise to start earlier next year. Beer lover on your list? One word. Growler NewBrewCo has an exceptional selection of finely crafted brews and the beer-loving gal or guy on your list would be happy to be bringing home one of their faves in a growler of your gifting. You can also get a limited edition Christmas Edition Meowler a 750ml container meant to be filled with some holiday cheer. T-shirts. Wear the flag of your favorite watering hole with some civic pride. Many varieties populate the premises as do knit logo beanies and fleece logo beanies. And don’t forget a sticker for a stocking stuffer. Overwhelmed with choices? Get a gift card. If you have a giftee who hasn’t experienced Newaygo Brewing Co. you may likely launch them into regular status. If they’re already regulars, rest assured the gift will be met with ample appreciation. Give the gift of entertainment. The Dogwood Center tossed out a pretty amazing year in 2017. Livingston Taylor and David Lindley each combining their masterful musicianship with stories covering decades of performing, the majesty of the Grand Rapids Symphony and the magic of the Luthier’s Concert, Rough & Tumble gave us a two dog night and an appealing array of musical and lyrical innovation while Lunasa brought a piece of the Irish Fest to Fremont. From plays to kids programming to an appearance by Second City’s talented troupe the stage was alive all year with options for all. And culminating the year was a sold out performance by Jeff Daniels who returned to the Dogwood touring with the Ben Daniels Trio. Gift certificates are available so take advantage of this amazing facility while delivering a most unique gifting opportunity, the chance to pick your own present by selecting a show to attend. SWK is reminded every so often that it might be time to get a trim though the reminders are much further apart than during shoulder length days of the distant past.With a tendency to seek haircuts on a spur of the moment kind of way SWK has been accommodated twice in such situations by the dynamic duo at Madhatter Salon located in downtown Newaygo (conveniently close to the Brewery) and thus as a presenting option for those who might need a cosmetological intervention we recommend gift certificates for anyone who might already be a customer there or one who might be searching for new digs for their ‘dos’. Hear that? It’s the clock ticking down to the Big Day so get moving. If you still have an idea for a last minute place or item shoot us an email or message us on facebook. It might be late in the game but we remain committed to helping out the present procrastinators who seek relief from that desperation arising from an absence of ideas as well as gifts readied for giving. And remember Buy Local Be Local Embrace your Bipeninsular side
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