Need a really great last-minute Christmas gift idea? The Icon has an entire bag full of ideas. The best part is that you don't need to drive to the mall to make the purchase. You don't even need to surf the Internet and pay one-day delivery prices.

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The Icon offers viewers its annual survey of Bluffton-made products or products that say "Bluffton." These are available at very reasonable prices. Each makes a unique Christmas gift. Please note, some are in limited supply.

Here goes:

Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St.
Give a book in someone’s name. You could purchase one book or more in someone’s name and then inform the recipient of your gift. This opportunity is through the library’s honor/memorial program. The library plates a bookplate to the inside of the book recognizing your gift.

Book Reviews, 123 S. Main St.
Several books by local authors are available in the “Local Author” section. You’ll find books by Dave Essinger, Jeanette Reineke, Barbara Plaugher, Joanne Niswander, Judy Clemens, Jeff Gundy, Carlin Carpenter, Elaine Summers Rich, Susan Streeter Carpenter, Ruth Unrau, Roy Henry, Steve Yoder and others. The “Talk in a Box” game by Stan Scott is also available.

The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St.
Here you'll find all sorts of Christmas gifts, including, meat packages, cases of canned meat, candy and cookie baking kits.

Shannon Theatre, 119 S. Main St.
Purchase a book of eight (2D) movie passes for $20. These prices last through Dec. 23.

Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co., 117 S. Main St.
Popped in Bluffton, the shop offers 14 popcorn flavors with purchase prices from $2.50 for a small bag on up.

The Food Store, 103 S. Main St.
Want to add some eats under the tree? Try homemade jams and jellies from Belle Center, maple syrup from Probst Family Farm, Bluffton, Barger Brand Honey from Carey, cheese from Berne, Ind., or eggs and meat from Luginbill Farms, Pandora. There’s also River Valley pasta produced by Alee Gratz-Collier and lockets ($15), bracelets ($10) and clay pendants ($8) created by Emily Ulrey of Avaiden Design.

Twisted Whisk Cafe, 101 S. Main St.
You may purchase ground or whole bean coffee for $12.99 a pound. Travel mugs area available for $14.99 and Twisted Whisk tee-shirts are, adult size $13.99, and youth size, $10.

Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St.
Where do we begin listing items from this shop? Here goes: rag rugs in an assortment of colors, range in prices from $15 to $30, homemade jewelry from $4.50 to $22, hand towels, table runners, hats, scarves, pillows, doll clothes and baby gifts are also in stock. You'll also find quilts made by Betty Moser and other members of the Center. Historic Bluffton card decks are $8 each. Also in stock are tablet holders and cell phone holders. (Sorry, peanut brittle is sold out. You’ll need to wait until next year.)

The Black Lab Trading Co., 121 N. Main St.
Check out the Diller Farms of Gilboa lotions, salves, stress relief packs and soaps. Lil Pumpkin Seed Boutique includes creations by Sue Steiner, Anna Burkholder and Katie Kruse. You'll find ribbon hats, hair bows, scarves and helmet hats. Also available are quilted ornaments by Jean Clum, repurposed furniture by Denny Edinger, metal art by Jim Ridge, ornamental gourds by Diane Neal, folk art by Lynda Best, aprons by Lisa Herr, pottery by Linda Renee Laing and melted bottles, wooden stars and t-shirts by Mark Williams. New this year is industrial furniture by Seth Bixel and Riley Creek Sportswear by Jon and Chris Hochstetler.

The Scoreboard, 111 N. Main St.
If you want something with a Bluffton Pirate, Cory-Rawson Hornet Ada Bulldogs or Pandora-Gilboa Rocket, you are in luck. The Scoreboard offers a wide range of tee shirts, hats, athletic bags and lots more.

Family True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main St.
Yes, Virginia, you can still buy a Bluffton Slaw cutter in Bluffton. A range of Swiss-sharp cutters are available from $9.95 to $29.95. The slaw cutters are engraved with the wording "Bluffton made." One other Bluffton-made item is a really neat hot dog roaster made by the Messinger family, priced at $4.99.

BFR Sports & Fitness Center, 215 Snider Road
BFR Sports & Fitness offers gift certificates for memberships, indoor track passes and fitness center. Call 419-358-4150 for complete details. For example, packages for the entire family, single parent family, adult, senior and student. These includes 12-month all the way to one-month memberships. Track-only passes (unlimited use of indoor track) are also available. Recreation passes (use of gym and arena) are another option.

Chamber gift certificates
Certificates are available at Citizens National Bank. Ask one of the tellers you are interested in a certificate. The certificates are available in any denomination. There is no extra charge to purchase a certificate. They are a check drawn on the chamber's checking account. The gift certificates may be used in any Bluffton business over the next 12 months. In addition, the certificates may be redeemed for cash at Citizens National Bank.

Bluffton calendars
While supplies last, 2018 Bluffton calendars with the photography of Jaime Nygaard are available. Calendars are $25 each at Spectrum Salon, 443 N. Main St., Twisted Whisk, 101 S. Main St., The Dough Hook, 117 N, Main St., and from [email protected]

Mennonite Home Health and Senior Services
Gift certificates for assistance with housekeeping, running errands, personal care, companionship, and pet care from MHCO home care assistance. Call 419-358-7803 for more details.

Gallery 323, 323 N. Main St.
Featuring original art by over a dozen local artists with works in painting, ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, glass, photography and sculpture. Call for hours or make an appointment at 419-979-9705.

Bluffton Hospital gift shop, enter through ER door on Harmon Road
Blazing Rods, holiday-themed chocolate covered pretzels area available for a suggested donation of three for $5. Proceeds benefit the Women's Center of Bluffton Hospital.

Bluffton Icon
Orders are being accepted for the book "The Bluffton We Never Knew." Copies will be available in January and gift cards are available to give as gifts to persons for Christmas stating "the book will arrive soon!" An order form is attached at the bottom of this story.

PHOTOS BELOW -
• Jewelry from Gallery 323
• Blazing rods from Bluffton Hospital
• Fear No Art by Janette Reineke from Book Reviews
• Pirate spiritware from The Scoreboard
• River Valley pasta from The Food Store
• Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce gift certificates available at Citizens National Bank
• The Bluffton We Never Knew from The Icon