2025 Gift Guide - Dan Clone
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No Sense in Wishing
Lawrence Burney explores these profound interactions with incisive and energizing prose, offering us a personal and critical perspective on the people, places, music, and art that transformed him.
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$30Tough Breaks
In Tough Breaks: The Story of Baltimore Club Music, music journalist Al Shipley draws from 18 years’ worth of interviews with dozens of DJs, producers, vocalists, party hosts, promoters, and the founders of the clubs, labels and record stores that shaped the genre.
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$15Madness
Award-winning journalist Antonia Hylton tells the 93-year-old history of Crownsville Hospital, one of the last segregated asylums with surviving records and a campus that still stands to this day in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
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$20Turn your house into art
There's no place like home for the holidays. Commission a custom illustration of your Baltimore rowhome from Pop Baltimore. This local artist will turn your residence into cheerful greeting cards, postcards or sticker packs.
— Lillian Reed, reporter
$60-$130Hot Wax
Hot Wax by M.L. Rio is “a propulsive father-daughter story” and a journey of self-discovery that “captures the joy and danger of rock ’n’ roll” through one woman’s reckless mission to make sense of the events that shattered her childhood.
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$29Let Us Alone
UMD professor Michael Casiano explore the racist roots of modern policing in Baltimore.
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$30Cry Havoc
Jack Carr brings the worlds of special operations and CIA paramilitary units into direct collision in the jungles of Vietnam with his explosive new thriller.
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$30Family & Other Calamities
Banner columnist Leslie Gray Streeter writes about a successful journalist returns to her hometown just as her biggest mistake becomes headline news in this vibrant, funny, and heartfelt novel about facing the past, and its secrets, head-on.
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$27Unfurled
Plant and interior stylist Hilton Carter invites you into his own world of design, creativity, and greenery.
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$40Our Voices, Unmasked
A collection of writing and artwork by Baltimore Yyouth during the coronavirus pandemic.
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$25Retro Natty Boh
Wear this distinguished retro-logo cap while enjoying a crisp National Bohemian.
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$35No Plan hat
It's as subtle as your commitment to planning. Because nothing says 'I've got it together' like a No Plan® hat.
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$42Cork fabric bags
These handcrafted bags are made from ethically sourced and environmentally friendly cork fabric.
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$85Natty Boh Drippin Beanie
This fresh take on Natty Boh will elevate your winter headwear game.
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$25Pearls for Pups
Pearls for Pups is a mother-daughter non-profit started in the pursuit of helping rescues save as many lives as possible. Don't know which color to choose? Try the mixed breed.
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$25Custom football handbag
This handcrafted purse is made from an authentic football and embellished with genuine leather metallic patches and gold rivet studs.
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$230Malachite Lady Earring
These elegant, snug and ladylike earrings feature a white mother-of-pearl cabochon top, malachite drop and polished 14 karat gold over brass.
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$140Madison Luxe Gloss Wash Bag
Ultra-lightweight and water-repellent, this glossy wash bag set keeps makeup, skincare, jewelry and more neatly organized. With an open interior and back slip pocket, it’s the perfect catch-all for home or travel.
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$50MOU Eskimo Boots
Crafted from soft sheepskin with signature crochet stitching, this sleek winter boot delivers warmth, comfort and effortless style, the perfect blend of fashion and function for cold-weather days.
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$27514K Gold Plated Lucky Charm Necklace
Whether you are born with it or seeking more of it, being LUCKY comes in streaks. This pendant is adorned with a lucky four-leaf clover and a lucky horseshoe. Wear it as a daily touchstone to remind you to look for the positive and more positive will come your way!
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$345Vinnie Mini Woven Crossbody
This crossbody bag features a magnetic flap closure, interior card slot, and a blind embossed leather logo patch.
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$250Layla Wide Cuff
Statement-worthy and artfully composed, the Layla Wide Cuff features repeating, angular rows of goose, pheasant, and turkey feathers in a vibrant palette of fuchsia, slate, and redwood. Intersecting the bold geometry are pops of gold venery pheasant feathers, offering a striking contrast in both texture and tone.
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$225Jabot collar
The jabot collar is pleated and can be worn with a nice blouse and circle skirt or a simple tank top and shawl.
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$55Blooming Pride
Designed with sketched white hearts bursting with rainbow trails, this all-over print is a vibrant nod to love in all its forms—unapologetic, evolving and ever-blooming.
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$18Oui Non Fob
This Oui Non (yes no) fob is ready for any mood, featuring a strand of butter charms, wooden beads, Le Jardin flower beads and an orange pig.
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$175Pumeria bloom earrings
The earrings are handcrafted, featuring oversized sculptural squiggles inspired by the shape of plumeria petals in bloom.
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$40Beer bath
The Spa at Bier Bath offers a truly unique spa experience. Soak in, you guessed it, beer, enjoy a sauna, cool off in a rain shower and enjoy unlimited drinks while you're at it.
— Tim Prudente, Enterprise reporter
$100Blend your own whiskey
If you have a whiskey-lover in your life, book them a Blend Your Own Whiskey tour at Baltimore Spirits Company.
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$55Make your own blown glass creation
This unique experience allows you to work with the resident glass artist to blow your own glass piece.
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$50Hand building pottery workshop
Learn the art of hand building in a 2 hour pottery making session. Each participant will be guided in creating a one-of-a-kind mug or planter, and choose a glaze color for their finished work.
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$65Axe throwing and splatter glow paint party
Why just go axe throwing when you can also splatter glow paint too?
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$50Candle making class
Learn the art of crafting non-toxic soy candles at the Mount Royal Soaps Factory.
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$50Love lavender?
Become a "friend of the farm" and get free field visits, picnics on the property and more from this lavender farm in White Hall.
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$110Baltimore Museum of Art membership
Gift a membership to the Baltimore Museum of Art so they can enjoy art all year round.
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$125Flower design class
Register ahead to make your own floral design. Themes change seasonally.
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$95Pancibus Chalsa
Founder Tommy Penaherrera is a UMD grad and launched his chalsa company in 2021. The mango peach chalsa is savory and sweet, made with fresh Chilean peaches.
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$12Motzi Bread subscription
Know someone who loves fresh bread? Gift a subscription from Motzi Bread.
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$98Infused EVOO
Get a combo pack of high quality infused olive oil in garlic, lemon, chili and rosemary flavors.
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$50Italianish
Reinvent classic Italian American dishes with over 100 creative new recipes from Danny Loves Pasta's Danny Freeman
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$35Wine tasting
The Charm City Wine School is now offering Wine 101 Classes that spans the vino globe. These fun & informative, single-session classes feature 3 to 4 wines featuring both New & Old World Wines.
— James Meadows, Newsletter Editor
$40Really Raw Honey
Really Raw Honey is unlike most commercial honeys, as it's scooped right from the hive and not filtered, heated or strained. It even has little bits of pollen, propolis, and honeycomb, and the texture is thick and crystalline. I often eat it straight from the jar. Really Raw Honey is a small, Baltimore-based, family-run business and they have supported small beekeepers for over 40 years.
— Michael Hughes, Copy Editor
$35Cane Collective
Guava Tiki Punch transports you straight to a tropical paradise and reminds me of the fruits I grew up with in Sub-Saharan Africa. While it makes a fantastic mixer with mezcal or gin, I love it best with soda water.
— Shalini Malaki, Senior Manager, Institutional Giving
$20Afternoon tea
As a chronically cold person who always needs a warm beverage, I’ve yet to have a cup of tea from Wight Tea Co. I didn’t love. This Baltimore-based, sibling-owned brand has many varieties of teas, so there’s something for everyone’s taste. Baltimore Breakfast and Fireside Fig are two of my favorites to drink at home, and to gift to family and friends.
— Seth Lueck, Director of Customer Acquistion
$45Infused Honey Subscription
Sweeten your taste buds with our Rotating Honey Monthly Subscription. If you enjoy switching it up, this subscription is for you, hon!
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$18Maryland crab cakes
They're shipped fresh on ice and arrive in perfect condition. My crab-loving step-mother swoons.
— Chris Dinsmore, Regional Editor
$40Death by chocolate
This hot sauce is chocolate habanero with cocoa, with a heat level of 6/10.
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$10Pepperly crunch
Discover bold flavor and irresistible texture with Pepperly Crunch by Pepperly Love—a savory condiment made with rich, roasted garlic, crispy shallots, red pepper flakes, and olive oil.
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$10Make your own crush
Know someone who loves a crush? Noble Mick's has a frozen grapefruit crush mix that's a perfect gift.
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$16Sapphire blue tea
This tea blend contains the essence of mango, lemongrass, butterfly blue pea flower and exotic lychee flavor that brews up a beautiful deep blue color.
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$20Baltimore wallpaper
This high-quality, self-adhesive wallpaper features Baltimore designs by artists Elizabeth Graeber and is made of 100% paper with a woven linen texture. Plus, it's moveable and renter-friendly.
— Stokely Baksh, Audience Engagement Editor
$129Blue crab blanket
Hyattsville based artist Micah Morgan takes her inspiration from the Anacostia River near her home. The blankets are made to order, from a family-run knitting team in New Jersey.
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$81Emotional baggage (and snacks)
If only this bag could carry it all, this quirky tote from SHEWOLF designs is great for anyone.
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$26African fabric journals
Take note of these authentic handcrafted journals made with African Ankara Wax/100% cotton print fabric. It is perfect for taking notes, jotting down ideas, or planning out your week.
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$22Crab chip notepad
Keep your tasks in check with the Maryland Crab Chip notepad featuring cheerful, snacking Oriole birds.
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$10Weekly task planner
The 9.5" × 7.5" Weekly Task Planner packs a productivity punch with weekly spreads, a Sunday start, and an hourly break-down of each day.
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$42The cutest travel bag
Travel in style with this Maryland blue crab neoprene travel toiletry bag, designed with a playful blue crab print by Jami Creates.
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$15Tashiding: Beyond Earth and Sky, The Gardens of Douglas & Tsognie Hamilton
This stunning coffee table book takes visitors inside a private Cockeysville garden that features a tea house, Buddha statues and a lake filled with koi.
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$75Geometric latte mug
Co-created design with Betsy Martin from Not Jane Studio, this mug features a throwback geometric design.
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$20Custom home drawing
There's no place like home for the holidays, so commission a custom illustration of your Baltimore rowhome from @PopBaltimore. This local artist will turn your residence into cheerful greeting cards, postcards or sticker packs.
— Lillian Reed, Howard County reporter
$60Watercolor art
Add a touch of whimsy to your home with artist McKinley's watercolor creations.
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$22DIY Flower Ornamnet
Craft beautiful pressed flower ornaments to hang on your wall, tree, or give as gifts.
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$38Charm City silk screen
Baltimore is full of history, icons and stories. This four color silk screen poster illustrates the the Bromo Seltzer Tower, Domino Sugars sign, Fells Point Thames Street, Patterson Park Pagoda and the infamous city benches.
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$37Baltimore neighborhoods print
This hand-illustrated map includes all the neighborhoods in the city, as well as the city parks in a vibrant green.
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$27Floating forest art
This is a wall hanging art that captures the spirit of the green forest and brings it inside to be enjoyed from the comfort of your home.
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$52Snowball stand print
A print celebrating one of the summer's greatest joys in Baltimore -- snowballs!
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$24Citrus Fruits watercolor painting kit
Paint your own watercolor citrus fruits with these outlines and paints.
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$25Mental health coloring book
This coloring book by Neuro Blooms allows you to create your own colorful brain while gaining some basic facts about mental health conditions.
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$8Hot dog race shirts
Is your kid on team relish, ketchup, or mustard?
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$15Orioles baby onesie
Give em the bird, baby. This cheeky bodysuit is a nod to the beloved hometown O's.
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$20Baltimore Harbor counting book
Count the boats (and seagulls too) in this beautifully illustrated celebration of Baltimore’s busy harbor.
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$10Dumper truck
Built for big imaginations and little hands, this sturdy Dumper Truck is perfect for hauling, dumping, and endless make-believe. Durable, colorful, and fun indoors or out, it’s the ultimate gift for kids who love to build, move and play.
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$35Namesake Necklace/Mint & Major
14k gold dipped sterling, for names up to 6 letters (additional $5 for individual letters after 6), turnaround time of 4-6 weeks, and there are two different styles to choose from.
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$124Partypooper
It's Greg's birthday--and you're invited to the chaos. In Partypooper, the 20th book in UMD grad Jeff Kinney's global smash-hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley is planning the ultimate party--for himself.
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$16Black Women are the Future coloring book
Baltimore-based author Naomi Winston created a coloring book specifically designed and curated to uplift Black women and girls with the goal of supporting sisterhood within the Black community.
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$20Cozy coastal crab pjs
Our extra soft organic cotton zipper pajama in the coastal crab print blurs the lines between sleepy time, playtime and cuddle time.
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$44National Aquarium membership
Instead of toys my kids will get bored with, one item on our wish list every year is a family membership to the National Aquarium.
— Carrie Mihalcik, Breaking News Editor
$250Otter encounter
Experience how the animal care team and river otters interact on a daily basis by watching a training session with Hudson and Brie the otters.
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$64Early childhood music class
Music Immersion class is the perfect building block for our early learners to become immersed in a little bit of everything musical.
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$99Mr. Trashwheel Construction Kit
Build your own version of the beloved Baltimore figure.
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$35Kids sketchbook
Adventures need to be documented, and these books are more than up to the task.
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$15Stylish fidgets
Speks fidgets are like magnetic putty, a stress ball and building blocks all in one.
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$36The gift of news
Give the gift of trusted local news from The Banner with an annual subscription.
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$50Pastrami style
A nod to the traditional deli delight, the Pastrami style is a favorite from Jewish Jerky Brand.
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$9Jimmy’s Crab Seasoning
Crafted to complement the natural sweetness of Maryland Blue Crabs, this bold blend of beer and vinegar flavors is a Chesapeake classic
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$9CÀ PHÊ candle
Relish in the fragrant notes of Vietnam's famous coffee with this CÀ PHÊ [Vietnamese coffee] candle.
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$40Doggin Donuts
These mini donut dog treats are a delightful blend of unsweetened applesauce, cinnamon and honey.
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$10Balmer cacao butter lip balm sampler pack
Give your lips the love they deserve. This cacao butter based lip balm will leave your lips feeling smooth and moisturized.
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$50For the bibliophile
Hold your pages with intention with handmade birch wood bookmarks, featuring gentle reminders and inspiring symbols
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$10Old Bay collar
Spice up your dog's wardrobe with an Old Bay collar.
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$22Maryland ID (for your pet)
A unique ID design for your pet, designed to match your driver's license.
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$25Maryland pride, for your pup
Snap on reversible bandana with all your favorite Maryland symbols
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$17Baltimore bench dog toy
The Baltimore Bench dog toy was designed as an ode to the wooden benches found all over Baltimore City.
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$15Elevated style
Have a dapper gentleman or a stylish lady? Then grab an accessory from Banjo's Bows.
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$22Touchdown treats
Make playtime exciting and engaging for your furry friend with this Terps inspired treat puzzle.
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$20"Crack for your cat"
Katherine Pinto makes cute catnip toys in the shape of fish, only found at the Made in Baltimore store.
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$20Get social with your pup
Gift a month (or more) membership to Bark Social to get the dog, and their human, out of the house.
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$45Freeze dried pet treats
Snarfies makes freeze dried pet treats my dogs love. Their favorite flavor: salmon.
— Emma Patti, Managing Editor
$13All natural treats
Wholesome ingredients, no additives. The treats from Baltimore Dog Bakery will make any pup happy.
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$11K-9 Cookies
K-9 Kraving Beef Cookies provide a healthy snack, training treat and/or “on-the-go” foraging snack for all dogs.
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$30Calming orange bergamot gift set
A bathing ritual is a simple way to cultivate self-care. This bath set comes complete with body butter, body scrub and bath salts.
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$60Anti-Granny Hands Lotion Moisturizing Hand Cream with Cocoa Butter and Jojoba Oil Scent: Orange Vanilla
Treat dry hands to a serious glow-up with this playful yet potent hand cream. Infused with rich cocoa butter and jojoba oil, it leaves skin silky, smooth and smelling of its cheerful orange-vanilla scent.
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$22Skin renewal subscription
The deluxe membership includes a hydrafacial, dermaplane, peels and more each month.
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$220Magnesium lotion
The Calm You A** Down Magnesium body lotion by SoBotanical helps sooth tired nerves and promotes relaxation.
— Sarah Walton, Chief Philanthropy Officer
$36Beard kit
The Five O’ Clock beard kit has become my go-to for all my beard grooming needs. Local, products smell great, and at an affordable price point. And there are plants!
— Joseph Starchia, reader
$38Best of both worlds
Each set from Baltimore-based Janet & Jo includes a gel nail lacquer and matching air dry nail lacquer, for manis & pedis.
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$30Maryland Monroe
This beef jerky from Righteous Felon is kissed with a little crab spice.
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$7Smells of the shore
Let the Eastern Shore Teakwood Car Freshener transport you to the rugged coastlines, salty breezes, and nautical charm of the Chesapeake Bay—because your car should smell as refreshing as the sea.
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$12Glow oil
This oil hydrates your skin and smells great. My favorite scent: Million Bucks.
— Emma Patti, Managing Editor
$16The Shops At Kenilworth
Celebrate the Season at The Shops at Kenilworth in Baltimore County! Discover holiday fashion, find thoughtful gifts, snap photos with Santa, explore our holiday train garden, and enjoy seasonal specials all winter long.
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