Last-Minute Shopping Deals From Patch Readers

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Here are some of the great tips we got this week:

1.) , Main St. in Stoneham. They carry the loveliest handmade gift baskets and are reasonably priced. They don't need to be wrapped, writes .

2.) Boston Swing Central, 24 Roland St. in Charlestown. This place is selling gift certificates on its website, $15 for a swing dance lesson and three hours of dancing to a live band. Cheaper than a movie and popcorn, and three times as long if your dancing feet hold out, writes .

3.) Lowes, on Broadway in Saugus, had some great deals when I was there last night, writes . She then listed the following deals: All Christmas trees: $5; Wreaths: $1; Real Garland (20 feet): $2;  Scented Pinecones: $1; Poinsettas: 50% off; X-mas Cactus: 50 percent off.

4.) Boston Food Tours. These tours make great gifts for the out-of-towner or for the Bostonian, writes . She also recommends shopping at big-chain store, the Gap, which is having sales of up to 60 percent off.

5.) , in Wakefield. She has beautiful items that make great $25-$30 grab gifts like costume jewelry, wristlets, scarves etc. Right now if you "tag" yourself in a cartoon on her Facebook page, she'll give you 20 percent off most of the handbags in the store.

6.) Serenade Chocolatier, at 2 South Station in Boston. They have great treats, gifts and service, writes .

7.) OKW, 631A Tremont St. in Boston. They have designer originals, art, funky accessories and eclectic intimates, writes .

8.) , in Winchester. Pick up a couple of gift cards for family and friends or even better, treat yourself to a great haircut or manicure/pedicure, writes .

9.) Malden Arts Switchbox Calendars. Photos of the first switchboxes in Malden to have artwork painted on them. At $14.99 it's an inexpensive way to support the arts, writes . He adds, you can email info@maldenarts.com for more information or to get a calendar before it's too late.

10.) , in Wakefield. Order 5 large pizza's get a large cheese free. Just did this last Friday night for a Christmas Party for my Girl Scout troop, writes .

11.) , in Wakefield. Great gift baskets. I just bought a gift for a client there that was made in a really nice stainless strainer and included pasta, oils, treats, red wine... really nice. She also has wooden crates with a dozen bottles of wine for $100 that you could gift or split up, writes .

12.) Melrose Garden, in Melrose. My favorite appetizer to bring to a holiday party when I have no time to cook is an order or two of crab rangoon from this place on West Wyoming Street. Always a hit at any party, writes .

13.) Staples. It's great for stocking stuffers and there's no crowds, writes .

14.) , in Wakefield. Fantastic food and outstanding catering. They are selling gift certificates that can be used towards cooking classes too which is such a great gift for the person who has it all! It's also a great place to order some apps or side dishes for your holiday spread. Cannot recommend enough, writes .

15.) , in Wakefield. They have a great take home pasta special with either meatballs or chicken cutlets on Mondays and Tuesdays. Check out their Facebook page, writes .

16.) , in Wakefield. For only $10, their fundraising calendar gives you 31 chances to win prizes. Calendars can by obtained from any Hartshorne House director, via email to nthsh01@aol.com, or by calling the House at 781-245-3935, writes .

17.) ZooLights at in Stoneham. Go after Christmas. Not as crowded and everything is the same except Santa has gone back to the North Pole. Kids don't seem to mind that he isn't there after Christmas and you can still go on all the rides, writes .

18.) Online Coupon Codes.  offers these deals: 

• WALGREENS: 33 percent off photos/posters - Use code: GIFTPICS; 33 percent off calendars/photo books - Use code: ORDER2DAY
• THE LIMITED: 40 peercent off everything online - Use code: MERRY
• PAYLESS SHOE: 40 percent off entire online purchase - Use code: 59863
• JOANN FABRIC: 50 percent off one online item - Use code: YER358