Find Last-Minute Christmas Gifts in Tarpon Springs

With all of the tree trimming, cookie baking and partygoing, there is so much to do during the holidays that it's easy to leave shopping for Christmas presents until the last minute. But by then, the malls and chain stores are usually chaotic and the mere thought of battling crowds is exhausting.

Here are some ideas for easy gifts that can be bought locally and require little stress:

• Go to the Mad Hatter General Store or Court of Two Sisters and pick out some pretty bathroom soaps or a unique nik-nak for teachers, relatives and neighbors.
• Go to Back in the Day Books and pick out a few fun titles for the children in your family, or your kid’s friends.
• Go to Hellas and order a festive cake or box of cookies that would be a delicious complement to holiday dinners.
• Go to Faklis' Department Store and pick up a gift certificate or new running shoes or sporting accessories for the athlete in your life.

Tell us: What are some of your own last-minute gift ideas? Share in the comments below.