We have a wide variety of unique businesses in Fort Mill and Rock Hill where you can find great gifts for everyone on your list. Don't be afraid to think outside the box when it comes to gift-giving — unique and thoughtful gifts are the ones they'll remember! Here are some out of the box gift ideas, and Fort Mill & Rock Hill shops, restaurants, and organizations where you can find them:
The gift of time
Sometimes you have people on your list who don't "need" anything — except more time in their day! How can you help them achieve that? Perhaps by gifting them a service that saves them time -- such as housecleaning, yard work, painting, or a car detail. Here are some local Fort Mill and Rock Hill businesses that offer those types of services:
- Brandi Poppins ~ Let Brandi Poppins handle all of your personal needs....need a gift wrapped? No Problem! Need that dry cleaning retrieved? She can do that too! Laundry piling up? Call Brandi for help!
- Fort Mill Dream Dinners ~ easy prep for dinners.
- Bizzy Kidz Kab Company ~ Why drive your kids when someone else can?
- Improper Pig ~ Grab dinner to-to and save yourself the hassle of cooking.
The gift of self-care
Many of us are often so busy we forget to take time to care for ourselves. This has especially been true for parents during COVID who are juggling so much! A gift certificate for a spa treatment, a massage, a pedicure, or a hair appointment might be just the push they need to take a few hours for themselves and recharge. Here are some great spots in Fort Mill and Rock Hill that offer these types of services, along with gift cards for the holidays:
- ISI Elite Fort Mill ~ 55 minute HIIT workouts that focus on different parts of the body each day. Giving the gift of health is always perfect.
- Spa Forte ~ Grab a gift certificate or head in for a little pampering for yourself. This makes a great gift!
- Dolce Lusso ~ Whether you prefer Baxter Village or Kingsley, with two great near-by locations there's no reason not to take advantage of all their holiday specials.
- Giggles Drop-in ~ We get it: sometimes, you just need to not be responsible for your own kids! Drop them off and spend a few hours just being alone. Opening soon in Fort Mill, you can grab introductory prices now or call the Ballantyne location to take advantage of the time NOW.
- Sol Family Wellness ~ Whether you prefer massage or acupuncture, jump over to Pineville and let Dr. Sol take away your worries.
The gift of experience
A gift certificate to a Fort Mill or Rock Hill restaurant for a date night, a membership to a local Fort Mill or Rock Hill museum for the family, a season pass for kids — experience gifts might come in a small package but might be their favorite holiday gift this season. Plus your purchase will help our local restaurants, nonprofits, and businesses with cash flow during this difficult year. Here are some great experience gift ideas in Fort Mill and Rock Hill:
- Upper Palmetto YMCA ~ Camps and exercise, parent's nights and other activities - this is a gift that keeps on giving!
- Main Street Children's Museum ~ My kids spent HOURS of fun here when they were younger. This is a great gift for the kids who need nothing but to experience everything!
- Miller Street Dance ~ From little kid classes to adult, dance is a great experiential gift!
- NailedIt! Rock Hill and Fort Mill ~ creating and making is our favorite.
- Small Hands Big Art ~ This is my favorite experience gift for kiddos! Let them create and build and make and give them the gift of art.
Our small businesses and organizations in Fort Mill and Rock Hill have had such a difficult year, and there's no better time to support them than now. Small businesses always rely on holiday shopping to help them through -- and this year, that is more important than ever in Fort Mill and Rock Hill!
Be in the know: Many businesses now offer curbside service or home delivery due to COVID. Check their Facebook pages or call to find out about availability and doublecheck store hours before heading out.
Jenny Sites is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania-Stafford, Va.
