ONE MORE BITE

We always need ideas for gifts we can pull together quickly, whether it's a little something for the babysitter or hairdresser, that second cousin you don't know very well, or a hostess gift to take to a holiday party. Here are some items on our shelves that go together well -- just package them in a pretty gift bag with some tissue paper, or ask one of our associates in the gift department to put together a basket for you.

Gift Bags Under $25: For the grilling enthusiast, a Fire & Flavor Cedar Plank, a jar of Stubb's BBQ Sauce, and a jar of Stubb's Bar-B-Q Rub ($17.97). Does your friend like things spicy? Grab a Sweet Designs Sweet Cinnamon Heat Chocolate Bar, a bottle of Slap Ya Mama Hot Sauce, and BMore Nutz Nuclear Nutterz ($20.37). For a sweet treat, combine Silly Cow Farms Hot Chocolate, The Crispery Marshmallow Treats and a Chocolate Spoon ($14.67). Give a gift of skin care with Burt's Bees Shampoo, Body Lotion and Cleansing Cream ($23.97).

Gift Bags Under $40: Set the table for high tea with a Green Tea Sampler, Goulibeur Pure Butter Shortbread cookies, a jar of Stonewall Kitchen Red Raspberry Jam and a Michel Dish Towel ($28.86). Tickle your honey with a jar of Montrose Reserve Honey, a ceramic Honey Pot, and Teapigs Lemon Ginger Tea ($35.97). For the gourmand in your life, you can't go wrong with a bottle of Zoe Organic Olive Oil, Elisabella Taralli Italian pretzels, and a jar of Sable & Rosenfeld Olive Bruschetta ($36.46).

Whatever presents you give or receive this holiday, we wish for you the gift of peace and contentment, now and into the new year.