Looking to shop local this holiday season? Take your gift list to these Stevens Point stores.

Caitlin Shuda, Stevens Point Journal
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STEVENS POINT – ‘Tis the season for creating those holiday gift lists and checking them twice, and with Small Business Saturday approaching (Nov. 25 this year), we’re here to help you find some of your items at local businesses in the Stevens Point area.

Last month, we asked readers where their go-to local businesses were when they go shopping for gifts, and they suggested almost 30 local businesses to choose from. If you’re looking for home décor, seasonal gifts, crafts and other unique items, we’ve got you covered. Do you want locally made gifts? We have places to visit. Food, drinks, pet supplies and books? We have those, too. Are you more interested in experiences than tangible gifts to wrap? We covered those as well.

Check out what people throughout Stevens Point recommended as you prepare your holiday gift lists this year.

Crafts, décor, accessories and other unique finds

If you have people on your lists who can be hard to shop for, finding craft items or other home décor can be a safe option. Many local stores offer unique gifts you probably won’t find elsewhere. If a person has a collection of items like gnomes, birds or snow globes, you can likely find something new to add to their set.

Stevens Point Journal readers recommended several local businesses like Turquoise on Main, 1201 Main St. in downtown Stevens Point, to find holiday gifts.
Stevens Point Journal readers recommended several local businesses like Turquoise on Main, 1201 Main St. in downtown Stevens Point, to find holiday gifts.

Here’s what people recommended:

Locally made gifts

Locally made gifts are another great option for your loved ones. Many local stores offer a selection of locally made or locally sourced items to choose from, whether that’s home décor made by local makers, soaps or lotions created with local ingredients or homemade art. Some places also have Stevens Point-focused gifts that highlight the area.

Stevens Point Journal readers recommended several local businesses like Division+Brawley, 1818 Plover Road in Plover, to find holiday gifts.
Stevens Point Journal readers recommended several local businesses like Division+Brawley, 1818 Plover Road in Plover, to find holiday gifts.

Here's what people recommended:

Experiences

Many people have been looking into giving loved ones the gift of an experience over things somebody might outgrow. Those experience gifts could be given to someone who enjoys a certain hobby or wants to try a certain project, or it could be an activity to do together.

Stevens Point Journal readers recommended several local businesses and organizations like the Stevens Point Area YMCA, 1000 Division St. in Stevens Point, to find holiday gifts or memberships.
Stevens Point Journal readers recommended several local businesses and organizations like the Stevens Point Area YMCA, 1000 Division St. in Stevens Point, to find holiday gifts or memberships.

Here’s what people recommended:

Food, drinks and kitchen accessories

If you’re still looking for gifts for those people who are harder to shop for, some local businesses offer a variety of unique treats, food and beverages. Quiet a sweet tooth or give an adventurous eater something new to try.

Stevens Point Journal readers recommended several local businesses like Diversi-Tea, 920 Clark St. in downtown Stevens Point, to find holiday gifts.
Stevens Point Journal readers recommended several local businesses like Diversi-Tea, 920 Clark St. in downtown Stevens Point, to find holiday gifts.

Here’s what people recommended:

Pets

Stevens Point Journal readers recommended several local businesses like The Companion Shop, 937 Main St. in downtown Stevens Point, to find holiday gifts.
Stevens Point Journal readers recommended several local businesses like The Companion Shop, 937 Main St. in downtown Stevens Point, to find holiday gifts.

Don’t forget your non-human friends, either. From treats to balls, toys and even games, pet stores have you and your pets covered.

Here’s what people recommended:

Pharmacy and bookstore gifts

And last, but not least (since these gift guides are in alphabetical order), you can find a wide variety of gifts at local pharmacies, bookstores and coffee shops. These local businesses cater to more than medicines, books and coffee, and there are other items to browse through when you visit. Still unsure about a specific gift? Gift cards are always an option, too.

Stevens Point Journal readers recommended several local businesses like Sojourn Booksellers, 1040 Main St. in downtown Stevens Point, to find holiday gifts.
Stevens Point Journal readers recommended several local businesses like Sojourn Booksellers, 1040 Main St. in downtown Stevens Point, to find holiday gifts.

Here’s what people recommended:

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Contact Caitlin at cshuda@gannett.com or follow her on Twitter @CaitlinShuda.

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