By Danielle Davies
It always happens. You’ve got the meal prepped, the stocking stuffers ready, the house decorated. And then you realize you’re one present short. We’ve all been there. Since no one wants that last-minute panic, we’ve got a list of five gifts to either have on hand or grab at the last minute, for every person on your holiday list.
- Colmar Home Center True Value
Got a DIY Hero on your Christmas list? Get them a gift card to Colmar Home Center True Value stores in Margate, North Cape May, and Cape May Court House. With everything from tools and hardware to outdoor furniture, beach supplies and outdoor furniture, there’s something to satisfy everyone at Colmar Home Center True Value. These stores are located at 7 S. Essex Ave., Margate; 3845 Bayshore Rd., North Cape May; and 11 Court House, South Dennis Rd., Cape May Court House. See ColmarHomeCenter.com.
- Jilly’s
Want to sleigh your holidays? Head to Jilly’s for great holiday gear from Santa Sacks and OCNJ-Opoly to OCNJ apparel, Ocean City puzzles, magnets, pillows and ornaments, as well as Ocean City lifeguard apparel and stocking stuffers. Or, just invest in a Double the Fun card for Jilly’s famous arcade, and give the gift of gaming for as long as it lasts. Jilly’s is located at 1048 Boardwalk, Ocean City. See JillysOCNJ.com.
- Playland’s Castaway Cove
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — that magical period when holiday ride ticket sales are 50% off. Head to Playland’s Castaway Cove and pick up a pack of amusement park tickets, Seaside Go Kart Speedway passes, or Seaport Village / Golden Galleon Mini Golf passes for that lucky kid on your list. Walk-up sales are available at 1020 Boardwalk and Ocean City Coffee Co. at 917 Asbury Ave. Playland’s Castaway Cove is located at 10th & Boardwalk, Ocean City. See OceanCityFun.com.
- Alpine Ski & Snowboard Shop
Got a skier or snowboarder in the family? Head to Alpine for ski and snowboard rental packages. Not sure what they’ll need? Alpine Gift Cards are perfect for any skier or snowboarder on your list. Alpine Ski & Snowboard Shop is located at 3206 Fire Rd., Egg Harbor Township. See Alpine Ski Shop on Facebook.
- Johnson’s Popcorn
Need a gift that all ages will love? Look no further than Johnson’s Popcorn, where you can order online and have tins or buckets of popcorn shipped anywhere, or head to a boardwalk store and get a chance to enjoy the intoxicating smell of their world-famous caramel popcorn. Other flavors may come and go, but the caramel and peanut crunch are perennial favorites. Johnson’s Popcorn is located at 1368, 828 and 660 Boardwalk on the Ocean City Boardwalk. See JohnsonsPopcorn.com.
Danielle’s been a writer and storyteller for the past fifteen years—her work has appeared everywhere from Philadelphia Style Magazine and The Press of Atlantic City to Cape May Magazine and The WC Press in West Chester. Nationally, her short stories have been published in Typehouse Magazine and Scary Mommy. She lives in South Jersey with her husband and two children.
