Forget about driving into the city for your holiday shopping. Falcon stores offer a variety of great gifts: Clothing, toys, jewelry, tools, perfume, plants, electronic games, great wine, stocking stuffers, Christmas tree ornaments, gift-wrapping, and treats for your pets can all be found in the center of Falcon.Check it out. Don’t forget home-based businesses – see the NFH for information on home-based businesses.$1 Please7646 McLaughlin RoadHours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Kids love this store because they can do all their holiday shopping for just a few bucks. Cute figurines including Santas and angels, Christmas bows, calendars, towels, winter hats and mittens, wrapping paper and tons of stocking stuffers are all available for $1.American LiquorShops at Woodmen HillsHours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.Cheer up your holidays with spirits from American Liquor. The newest store in Falcon, they already have a number of high-quality wines and beverages. If you don’t see your favorite vintage, they will be happy to order it.Bartlett Hay and Feed Co.7090 Meridian RoadHours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.Besides hay and animal feed, Bartlett’s carries saddles and nice leather tack. A bucket heater or tank de-icer will make those winter chores easier for the large animal owners on your list. Know a bird watcher? Get them a sack of high quality birdseed. There’s steer roping heads for the older kids and a cute selection of Breyer stuffed animals that make great stocking stuffers for the younger ones.The Big R14155 Hwy. 24Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.The Big R has an excellent selection of gifts for the entire family. Toys include John Deere tractors, Flyer wagons, all terrain tricycles, rocking horses and more. There are leather hand-tooled purses, silver picture frames and Naconya belts for the ladies. How about warm Carhartt coveralls for the workman on your list, or some new tools? Plus, there are cowboy hats, jeans, Justin boots, fleece blankets and clothing for the whole family, including a new blanket for the horse and a doghouse for Fido. One doesn’t have to be a cowboy to find great gifts at Big R.Elements of Design7630 McLaughlin RoadHours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Elements of Design offers beautiful and unique Christmas tree ornaments. They also sell custom drapery, home dÈcor and blinds throughout the year. For the holiday season, they’ve added a large selection of candles, silver, copper picture frames, lamps, clocks and many other gift items. The onsite Christmas tree is sure to put one in the holiday spirit.Espresso Stratford7654 McLaughlin RoadHours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Begin the holiday shopping with a morning cup of coffee or stop in at lunch for a warm bowl of soup. Don’t forget to pick up a gift basket for the coffee, tea, or cocoa lover or one-of-a-kind tea and coffee sets. Espresso’s features Serranos coffee, and gift baskets contain a variety of items, including chocolate, coffee mugs, vases and bottles of Entner-Stuart Natural Flavors. Call ahead or stop by to order a custom-made gift basket.Falcon Flowers7661 McLaughlin RoadHours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Add some color to your holidays with poinsettias, wreaths and Christmas arrangements, or live plants. Falcon Flowers also has a nice supply of Willow Tree Angels, and other decorative items.Farmer Jim’s7125 McLaughlin RoadHours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Stocking stuffers for both large and small animals are available at Farmer Jim’s. Now is the time to get a heated bed for the pooch or special treats for the horse. They have selection of saddles, tack and work gloves, along with an assortment of Learning Tree greeting cards.GAMELAND7650 McLaughlin RoadHours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun.12 p.m.-5 p.m.This store is for the pre-teens. GAMELAND buys, sells and trades video games and a complete line of gaming books. They also sell the playing machines, like the XBOX, PlayStation2 and Nintendo Game Cube.The Mane SalonShops at Woodmen HillsHours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.The Mane Shop has a large selection of Nexus hair care products, hairbrushes and curling irons and I.O.N. nail polish.Pack, Ship & More7643 McLaughlin RoadHoliday Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.Special Sunday opening on Dec. 11 & 18 Sun. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.This is the place to mail all your holiday packages and greeting cards. While there, check out their Christmas bears and other stuffed animals. Or pick up tree ornaments, teapots, bath lotion and soap sets, gift-wrapping, bows, cards and lots more! For a delicious alternative to flowers, buy and send a Candy Bouquet designed by Amy Gorman.The Prairie Jewel7113 McLaughlin RoadHours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.Don Cronkhite uses fine gems, pearls and gold to create unique high-quality jewelry at reasonable prices. Christmas is the perfect time to buy a diamond engagement ring or have a custom piece of jewelry designed for a sweetheart. If you have a special design in mind, call 494-1705 or stop in and see Don’s creations at the Prairie Jewel.Richardson’s11144 E. Hwy 24Holiday Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.Richardson’s has a whole new look! They offer a huge selection of saddles, tack and grooming supplies, specializing in custom saddles. They also have a new selection of toys and gifts. Among their featured toys are Breyer horses, stuffed animals and Kenworth trucks. Gifts from Richardson’s could include a large area rug with Western and Indian designs, lamps, blankets, comforters, leather purses and picture frames.Walgreen’sCorner of Woodmen & McLaughlinHours: Sun.-Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.Two weeks before Christmas Walgreen’s will be open until midnight.Gift-wrapping, candy, perfume, cards, make-up and stocking stuffers are just a few of the items Walgreen’s offers. Walgreen’s is the only place in town to get pictures developed in an hour, or take advantage of the digital photo processing before heading to grandma’s for the holidays.
