Find Last-Minute Christmas Gifts in Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth Shop and pick out some pretty scarves for teachers, relatives or neighbors.
• Go to Carlone's Florist 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 Custom House Coffee and order a festive cake or box of cookies that would be a delicious complement to holiday dinners.
• Go to SpaVana 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.