Send some Local Love - Gift Ideas from Maggie Moore
Here we are in November already, fall and the scent of pumpkin spice is in the air, Thanksgiving plans are being made and in case you needed a reminder, Christmas decorations are everywhere in the stores. I just saw a giant, talking Yukon Cornelius at Lowes which was pretty tempting. Have you heard Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas is You" yet? The craziness of holiday shopping is here, whether we're ready for it or not. And if we can make your gift giving a little easier this year, all while you support a small business, it's a win win. Giving a locally inspired gift is like wrapping up a favorite memory — a nod to their hometown pride, beloved team, or happy place. It’s just as fun to give as it is to unwrap (trust us, we’ve seen the smiles!).
Maggie Moore Gift Bundles
For easy shopping we have created some gift bundles to make putting together a fun gift easy and stress free. And this year we can all use gifts that don't require a lot of brain power because we are spent! You can shop in bed while in your pajamas or in your sweats in front of the TV. Click and done! We've added five locally inspired bundles. The Downy Oshun Bundle is perfect for your friend who spends their summers over the Bay Bridge in Ocean City sipping Orange Crushes on the beach. If you have an Orioles fan in the family that's always holding out hope for next year, give our How Bout Dem O's Hon Bundle a try. There's even something for your friends that snack on Thrasher's Fries on the Delaware Shore.
Moore Gift Bundles
We have gift bundles for your friends in New England too. Check out our Love that Dirty Water Bundle for the die hard Red Sox fan that is always Fenway Faithful and our Down the Cape Bundle for anyone that loves a Summer on Cape Cod.
When is a Gift Bundle the Perfect Gift?
Our gift bundles aren't just great for holiday giving but can be given at birthdays, anniversaries or for congratulatory celebrations. We hear all the time that people love to send Maggie Moore gifts and cards to people who have moved away or that are off at College to send them a reminder of home. Pair it with a Stuffed State Plush. Have you seen these? They're adorable!
Gift ideas
If an easy-peasy gift bundle isn't for you and you like to go the extra mile and put in a little Moore creative effort, how about a Maggie Moore art print pairing. We've got tons of fun ideas to make this simple, spark your imagination and inspire the Santa in you.
For the ultimate sports fan we have prints repping the Orioles, Ravens, Red Sox, Patriots, and Eagles. Put the print in a frame and score bonus points, pairing it with game tickets, a jersey or ball cap, a signed ball or a book about their favorite winning season. Get creative with it and make the gift personal to the fan you're giving it to.
Moore Gift Ideas
Games are totally having a moment and our Decades prints - featuring the groovy 70's, rad 80's and nostalgic 90's make the perfect gift pairing! Try our Eighties Print with Games Room 80's Pop Music Quiz or our Nineties print with That's So 90's Game for the perfect throwback gift.
If food is their love language, try our Maryland Food Print in a basket with local Maryland goodies like Utz Crab Chips, Zeke's Coffee, Old Bay, Berger Cookies, Moore Crunch Pretzels, or Otterbein Cookies. Pair our Massachusetts food print with a gift card to Dunkie, or in a basket with Fluff, Cape Cod Chips and Fig Newtons.
Pair our Baltimore print with something special from a local business like a Hey Hon! candle from South Ann Street Candle Co., a Baltimore Hon' Rat Ornament from Lucky Bat Paper, (I have one on my tree) or a Raven Dishtowel from Fuzzy Mug. Let your imagination run wild! You can browse all of our Maggie Moore art prints, perfect for your own gift bundle, here.
Put it in a Frame
Almost all of our prints are 8 x 10 (our Maryland Faves print is 8 x 8) and super easy to frame. You can pick up frames at Michael's, Amazon, Target or even try something fun at a thrift store. The simple Ikea frames which are linked here, are our go to, either with a mat or without.
We know the holidays can be super stressful so hopefully we've provided you with some ideas or inspired your inner gift giving elf with some creative ideas of your own. And if you have a good one, share it with us below. We would love to hear your gift ideas too and everyone can use some help this time of year. Happy Shopping!
