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It is essential to shop at home as it does affect our economy; we must support our local businesses during our Christmas shopping. Indeed, we don't have shopping available like Great Falls or Havre, but we can still shop and fill many of our Christmas lists locally. Gift certificates to local businesses are always a good present to give. Everyone could use a certificate for food. The Grocery store, 406-378-2305, also has some small toys and items for children, along with Big Sandy Sweatshirts. It also has a wide variety of gift certificates for other businesses.
The Big Sandy Pharmacy, 406-378-5588, has an assortment of gifts available, and before shopping online, it would be a great idea to see if at least they didn't have something you could give.
Hair I Am has body lotions, Big Sandy Pioneer apparel, and certificates to get haircuts during the year. Going to the beauty shop always makes a woman feel special. Call 406-378-3169
Both Pep's and the Mint will give you certificates for an evening out. Getting a certificate for several nights of dates or family fun is a great way to tell your family how special they are.
Black Granary The Bakery has gift certificates, but an idea for someone difficult to buy for would be a dessert of the month. Or if they are a coffee nut, just a gift certificate for coffee every morning for a month.
Big Sandy Organics also has Christmas packages for a variety of healthy snacks call or text 801-644-0855 (it is Heather's Dilworth's local number).
Craig Edwards Gallery is open by appointment. His incredible photographic art comes in all sizes, and he has stationary available also. Call him at 390-7156. He will also be open this Saturday, December 4th
Honestly, everybody needs gas, so even a certificate for a tank of gas from Ezzie's would be appreciated. Call 378-2101
Jessica Ophus/Purely you Healing is a holistic, intuitive healing practice using multiple modalities to help you rediscover your purest self. This is your opportunity to relieve your stress, lift your spirits and rediscover the woman you were born to be Gift certificates are available by calling 307-299-2629.
Rita Berlinger works at Ezzie's, and you can pick up her Avon catalog there or at the Grocery store. Her phone number is 406-390-2560. Avon has spread its wings besides toiletries; it has clothes, jewelry, and toys.
Laci LaBuda is selling Scentsy, a product line that creates different scents for the home. Contact her at 406-390-3837.
Women and girls love getting clothes. Karli Phillips sells Zylia at her Karli's Active and Leisure Wear website. They are comfortable to exercise in and for casual wear as well. You can also contact her at 406-378-2619. Elisabeth Broekhuysen also sells clothes. She has a number of them for you to try on at her apartment. The clothes are casual and dressier. Her cell phone number is 405-315-1675. Both of these would make excellent gifts for the women in your home. Gift cards allow them to pick what they like the best!
Mikki Pansch sells Modere, which "sells health and wellness products. The line includes weight-loss products and supplements like Modere M3, Modere Trim, and Modere Sustain. Modere products commonly include green tea, pea protein, caffeine, and green coffee bean extract. Contact Mikki at 406-399-1544.
The Virgelle Mercantile (406-3110) and Gena Montgomery (701-609-7711) at Seekers Of Old both sell antiques that they have refurbished.
Monika Otto Winderl sells Pampered Chef "which offers a line of kitchen tools, food products, and cookbooks for preparing food in the home.
Cassie Bahnmiller sells Gourmet Rice Crispies. She makes six different varieties that can be frozen for special occasions. Her phone number is 406-399-1844.
Keely Bahmiller sells Norwex, which is a company that cleans the home without the use of chemicals. It has numerous household tools for sale as well. She can be called at 406-551-0107 or emailed at keely.
bahmiller@gmail.
Sheri Otto Moore Sells Java Momma/Coffee and Tea, one of the newer home-based businesses in Big Sandy. She sells a variety of fun coffees and teas. Contact her at 406-930-1301
Ann Bitz at 406-386-2426 and Stefany Erie at 406-945-2093 both sell Epicure. "Epicure is a Seasoning Blends, Meal Solutions, and Cookware Company that Helps Busy People Make Healthy, Delicious, and Affordable Meals in 20 Minutes or Less."
Ann Bitz and Erin Darlington both make cakes, so if you'd like to order a Jesus Birthday cake, give them a call.
Marlene Terry sells doTERRA, essential oils, and other related products company. Marlene also has several sewed gifts, like t-clothes, pot holders, and quilted items. Call her at 406-378-2386
Call Tina Rodewald for real Christmas flower bouquets at 406-378-2565
Diane Scalese makes hand fabricated and hand-engraved sterling silver bracelets and Rings. Some with semi-precious cabochons. All made in Big Sandy. They make exceptional Christmas presents. Call 406-378-2414
Paula Amsbaugh makes her own Mimi's Mustard and Dip. She jars these after tweaking a family recipe. Come in "not so hot" and "hot" flavors for sale from Paula herself or found at the Grocery Store.
Rana (Terry) Wirtzberger makes wood flowers --look on her Facebook at MT Forever Floral. They are beautiful. Her phone number is 406-262-4324
Sarah's Craft Creations makes several items. Look to her Facebook page. I ordered personalized coffee cups from her, and they were done well. Her phone number is 406-378-2410
