Give the gift of stress free travel! Travel between Dec. 10th and Jan. 4th and pay only $25 one way from Bellingham to Seatac or Seatac to Bellingham. (Offer valid for online reservations only) -OR- Bellair Baker Shuttle - for only $17 round trip, take the Bellair Baker shuttle up to Mt. Baker for a great day of winter time fun. An awesome gift for that special someone who loves the snow! Check website for a current schedule.
Airporter Shuttle/Bellair Charters
800 221-4548   www.bellaircharters.com

Fair Trade hand knit toys: Cozy and soft these hand knit alpaca stuffed animals and finger puppets are designed by locally-owned company 'the playful world'. The toys are made of hand spun and hand knit alpaca by a fair trade cooperative of women artisans in the high Andes of Peru. You can find these adorable lions, elephants, giraffes and other animal designs at Wild Blueberries in Fairhaven, at Creations Near and Far at the Public Market, at Fountain Drug on Guide Meridian and at Bumblebee's in Lynden. To see these lovely toys visit www.theplayfulworld.com.
The Playful World
360 734-1838   www.theplayfulworld.com

Surprise someone with a winter water feature! Pondless waterfall, disappearing fountain, or a pond!
Alpine Pond and Water Gardens
360 927-3646   www.AlpinePonds.com

Support and Enjoy Local Music! For CDs & Live Music for holiday shopping stop by the BIMA Booth at the Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts, 1310 Cornwall Ave., Nov 16 - Dec 23.
Bellingham Independent Music Association
360 676-5727   www.bima.com

Rental Gift Certificates! Perfect for the equipment lover or person in charge of the "Honey-do-List". Birch also sells a large variety of kids toys & Carhartt line of clothing.
Birch Equipment Rental & Sales
1619 Kentucky St., Bellingham
360 734-5717   www.birchequipment.com

Gift the gift of local food and delicious dining! Bistro Zazou seeks to provide the most enjoyable dining experience possible with a commitment to using local, organic, fresh products. Gift certificates available.
Bistro Zazou
113 E. Magnolia St., Bellingham
360 734-0817   www.bistrozazou.com

Bright, uplifting, original art, prints, and t-shirts on the subject of Bikes, Biking, and other positive propaganda.
Bone REV Arts / Vince Lalonde
1316 Bay St., Bellingham
360 715-1772   gotovince@yahoo.com

Food Pavilion/Cost Cutter gift cards come in various dollar amounts, never expire, and can be used for everything from party trays to flowers, fine wines and desserts. Available at each Food Pavilion & Cost Cutter for holiday giving the local way.
Brown & Cole Stores: Cost Cutter, Food Pavilion, Everson Red Apple
www.brownandcole.com

Give the gift of delicious food! Culinary gift baskets, wine, cookbooks, kitchen items, and gift certificates from In the Kitchen for local cooking classes! Available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11am-7pm.
Ciaò Thyme
207 Unity St., Bellingham
360 733-1267   www.ciaothyme.com

Give the gift of learning! Common Threads Farm offers farm-based educational programs designed to foster wonder, curiosity, and thoughtful engagement in sustainable food and energy. Gift certificates available.
Common Threads Farm
360 927-1590   www.commonthreadsfarm.org

Support Fair Trade! Christmas ornaments from India, Peru, and Russia; quality silk quilts, bags, and assessories from Vietnam; warm alpaca scarves and gloves from Peru.
Fair Trade Haven
1210 11th St., Ste B101, Bellingham
360 527-2700   www.ftcrafts.com

Give the gift of Foothills news - $40 / 1-year subscription by mail.
Foothills Gazette
360 599-3320   www.foothillsgazette.com

For the garndener – a sharpening stone for gardening tools along with a lesson in teaching the art of making a good edge on a cutting tool. - OR – How about a Worm Composting Kit? Add kitchen scraps, shredded newspaper and composting worms to this small bin, only 18" by 18" to create rich compost for a plentiful garden.
Garden Spot Nursery
900 Alabama St., Bellingham
360 676-5480   www.garden-spot.com

Sunset Cruise gift certificates are the perfect solution for stumped holiday shoppers! Cruises are only $70 for 2 passengers and can be redeemed between April 1 and Sept 1. (Cruises last from 1.5-2 hours.)
Gato Verde Adventure Sailing
360 220-3215   www.gatoverde.com

How about gourmet Whatcom County products in reusable canvas totes embellished with local artwork? Perfect!
Gifts in the Bag
360 303-5795   www.giftsinthebag.com

Do you know someone dreaming of a kitchen or bathroom remodel? Present them with a gift certificate towards a custom tile installation.
La Tene Tile
360 756-6506   www.latenetile.com

Official A Christmas Story table and floor legs lamps. We "triple dog dare you" to buy one for a friend (or even yourself).
Left Coast Furnishings
1322 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham
360 733-7900   www.leftcoastfurnishings.com

Left Right Left is proud to carry recycled and eco-friendly footwear, as well as accessories suitable for anyone on your list! Selection includes bags, wallets, jewelry and passport covers made by independent designers in Bellingham and around the NW!
Left Right Left
202 E Holly St. #118 (on Railroad in the Bob's Burgers and Brew bldg.), Bellingham
360 734-0660   www.lrlshoes.com

Baby carrier handmade by a local mom! Hailey’s Ring slings come in a variety of colors and patterns including beautiful Batiks. Slings are a great gift idea for any new parent because they provide: Comfort for fussy babies, Freedom to use hands, Relief from back and shoulder pain and Hands-free breastfeeding and a cover for breastfeeding in public.
Mother Baby Center
851 Coho Way, Ste 301, Bellingham
360 647-1544   www.motherbabycenter.org

Share your passion for our area with a guided half-day excursion with North Cascades Institute! Explore Port Susan Bay or Semiahmoo Spit on a Natural History Backroads adventure. Handsome gift certificates available! Visit www.ncascades.org for more info.
North Cascades Institute
360 856-5700   www.ncascades.org

Blue Mountain Platinum Notebook Computer ($1995) built and serviced locally by Northwest Computer. Fast, fun, and reliable. The perfect gift for anyone on the go.
Northwest Computer
1211 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham
360 734-3400   www.nwcomputer.us

A gift certificate to Old World Deli is the perfect solution for the stumped holiday shopper!
Old World Deli
1140 N. State St., Bellingham
360 738-2090  

Otion sells gift certificates for parties - girls nights out, corporate events, birthday parties, private instruction - perfect for the stumped gift giver! Any denomination.
Otion - The Soap Bar
301 W. Holly St., Bellingham
360 676-1030   www.otionsoap.com

Organic Bavarian Soft Pretzels with free shipping nationwide. Handcrafted in Bellingham by German baker Ralf Sigl. $30 for 15 freshly made Bavarian Soft Pretzels or Cheese Sticks. $30 for 20 Organic Bavarian Buns. Easy ordering at www.ralfsbakery.com or at Ralf's Bavarian Bakery at the Saturday Farmers Market. Please order early to ensure delivery by Christmas.
Ralf's Bavarian Bakery
360 733-3066   www.ralfsbakery.com

For the person that loves lavender, Red Barn Lavender presents lavender honey (gathered from bees in our lavender plants); lavender essential oil (distilled on the farm); lavender culinary and bath & body products; plus many other lavender items!
Red Barn Lavender
3106 Thornton Rd., Ferndale
360 393-7057   www.redbarnlavender.com

Starting at only $12 each - Rocket Pants and Soft Scarves. -OR- Imagine matching T's for the whole family!
Red Boots Design
360 389-6376   www.redbootsdesign.com

Beautiful locally handmade jewelry - available at Allied Arts Holiday Festival.
Stone Soup Designs
360 306-0389   www.stonesoupdesigns.com

Give the gift of time! The Easy Entrée offers gift certificates in any denomination for delicious, nutritious, customized entrées. Great for busy people!
The Easy Entrée
4163 Hannegan Rd., Bellingham
360 734-5502   www.theeasyentree.com

Bison Meat, the other "Red Meat". Why not pick up a gift pack of healthy, low fat, low cholesterol, vitamin packed all natural Bison Meat for the holiday.
Twisted S Ranch
2530 Douglas Rd., Ferndale
360 312-1464   www.twistedsbison.com

Pickford Cinema Passes are the perfect stocking stuffer! Available in packs of four or make-your-own-bundle at reduced rates! Name a seat at the new Pickford Film Center for that special someone. For only $500 they'll remember you for years to come.
Whatcom Film Association / Pickford Cinema
1416 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham
360 647-1300   www.whatcomfilm.org

Award winning artist's hummingbird poster only $9.99, or free with purchase of hummingbird feeder.
Wild Bird Chalet
705 Kentucky St., Bellingham
360 734-0969   www.wildbirdchalet.com

Local items from the Pacific Northwest! Stop by to find Solar Lights from Allsop Corp., Pacific Canned Salmon by F.F.F.C., Pelindaba Lavender from San Juan Island, Buckies from Seattle, local art, local jewelry, and many more great local items.
Wild Blueberries - Creations Near & Far
Bellingham Public Market 1530 Cornwall Ave., Ste 110, Bellingham
360 671-3439