Holiday Gift & Giving Guide

Written by
Alissa
World Champion LumberJill
​Founder & Owner of the Axe Women Loggers of Maine

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​With the holiday season already here, we wanted to share a few of our favorite gift ideas with you! I don't know about you, but I always end up doing my gift shopping very much last minute.... so here are a few ideas that we think you all might enjoy as much as we do! 

Hilltop Boilers Maple Syrup 
www.hilltopboilersmaplesyrup.com
Maple syrup, maple candies, maple whoopie pies & maple fudge.... whatever your maple needs are, Hilltop Boilers has it!! Including all grades of Pure Maine Maple Syrup! Located in Newfield, Maine, you can swing by their sugarhouse and gift shop, or order online! We can't get enough of their syrup! Here at our house, we use it on waffles & pancakes, french toast.... in our coffee and in our baking! You absolutely cannot go wrong giving the gift of Maine Maple Syrup! 
  
Spandits
www.spandits.com
Do you have a runner on your list to buy for? From leggings, to shorts, to hats & headbands...​Spandits is our favorite athletic apparel company! With their variety of super fun prints, you'll be able to find something for everyone... men, women & kids! Even if you're not shopping for a runner... Spandits hats are absolutely amazing for anyone who spends anytime outdoors! They are perfect for hiking, biking or snowshoeing!! If you are a first time Spandits buyer, you can use the discount code "ALISSA10" for 10% off your order!!
  
AxeWomen Gear
www.axewomen.com 
The obvious gift suggestion... AxeWomen shirts, stickers & tote bags!! These make great gift ideas for your favorite lumberjack or lumberjill! We have shirts for men, women & kids! Bandanas for your furry family member! A variety of sticker options to put on your car or truck, tool boxes, notebook, computer.... or anywhere you can think of!! And... one of our best sellers of 2021... AxeWomen tote bags!! Order your AxeWomen gear online, from our Wood Shed Gift Shop! 
 
AxeWomen Axe-Kickin’ Hot Sauces 
www.axewomen.com 
New this year... our line of Axe-Kickin’ Hot Sauces! Perfect for the foodie on your shopping list! We have a huge selection... from mild to wild! Tons of different flavors and heat levels! Perfect on tacos, burritos, omelets... in chili... anywhere that you might like a little kick of flavor or spice!! Also available in the Wood Shed Gift Shop . 
 
Precision Axes 
www.precisionaxes.com
Are you looking for an axe for your favorite lumberjack or lumberjill? We love Precision Axes! Made right here in the USA, their high quality, beautiful handcrafted competition throwing or chopping axes are the perfect gift idea! They also make amazing kindling hatchets, as well as custom products! 
 
Lurettie Jewelry 
If you are looking for unique, handmade jewelry, made right here in Maine... look no further than Lurettie Jewelry! These are custom powder coated genuine fishing lures, made into absolutely beautiful pieces of jewelry!! The earrings are all made with hypoallergenic surgical stainless steel wire. Personally, I own several pair of these... and love them!!!
 
Trademarks Flower Farm
https://trademarksflowers.com/
Here's a great gift idea for our New York friends! Check out Trademarks Flower Farm, a small, sustainable flower farm in Clifton Springs, NY.  You can purchase flower subscriptions now, for your friends and family to enjoy during the growing months! 
 
And finally... the holidays are not just for buying gifts and giving material objects. Please keep in mind your local animal shelters and rescue organizations! One of my personal favorites is:
 
New England Lab Rescue 
www.newenglandlabrescue.com
Since 2010, New England Lab Rescue has been rescuing, transporting, saving and helping dogs find their forever homes. And... not just Labs! Our Peter PlottHound was rescued by New England Lab Rescue off the streets of Atlanta, and transported to Maine, where he found his home! We love to donate to this very deserving non-profit organization whenever we can! 
 
Please consider your local shelters as well. If you can't donate money, please think about donating food, bedding, cleaning supplies, toys... or your time. Give your favorite local shelter a call and ask them what they need this holiday season! 

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