Find Last-Minute Christmas Gifts in Merrimack

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 Darlene's Bath and Body Boutique and pick out some fun beauty care items or pretty bathroom soaps for teachers, relatives and neighbors.
• Go to Merrimack Flower Shop and Greenhouse for festive, holiday-inspired bouquets, or wreaths with candles that would make nice centerpieces for a friend or neighbor’s Christmas dinner table.
• Go to Pets Choice and pick out some fun pet toys or a comfy pet bed to give to the animal lover in your life.
• Go to Swan Chocolates, Cupcake Conspiracy or New England Country Pies and order chocolates, cupcakes, pies and more that would be a delicious complement to holiday dinners.
• Go to the Merrimack Premium Outlets and pick up a gift certificate or new running shoes or sporting accessories for the athlete in your life.
• Go to Carm's Gift Shoppe for a gift of Zable jewelry, Vera Bradley bags or one of other dozens of gift items for the woman in your life.
• Go to Drapoel Salon & Boutique, Renu Body Spa and Salon, Adonai's Place or one of Merrimack's other salon spa's and wellness centers and give someone in your life who needs a little relaxation a gift certificate for a manicure, pedicure or spa treatment.

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