5 Unforgettable Gifts for Your Friends

Unlike your kids, your friends probably didn't give you a list of presents they'd like to receive this Christmas—and you know they don't need any more sweaters.

We've rounded up some gift ideas you may find more useful—and all are available right here:

The Gift of Art
Art can brighten anyone's life, whether it's by enjoying the work of others or learning to make your own. Hillsborough offers lots of opportunity for either, whether you want to invest in framed artwork or give your friend a prod towards picking up a brush.

Find framed artwork locally at The Hills Gallery, Northern Fine Art, Art Euphoria, and Kevin Murphy's Studio. Murphy can also help your friend learn to paint—a sample lesson may be the perfect present.  

Perhaps your friend would like to learn to play an instrument: gift certificates for lessons at Allegra School of Music and Arts, Big Bang Music or Scott Strunk Drum Studio maybe the best thing—or a vocal lesson with Jessica Renfro at Hillsborough Voice Lessons.

The Gift of Relaxation
Friends seem a little tense lately? Get them a gift certificate for a massage at Hillsborough Massage Therapy, Massage Envy, The Day Spa at Hair Plus, Hand and Stone Spa, or Natural Health Care.

Or perhaps your friend needs a different kind of relaxation, one that comes with a mind-body connection: call Yoga Matt or the In Balance Center for Living.

The Gift of Romance
Your married friends will really appreciate a chance to enjoy a night out with a gift certificate for dinner for two at Pheasant's Landing, Old Man Rafferty's, Joey G's or the Royce Brook Golf Course. 

Spring for a bottle of wine from Bottle King, Millstone Wine and Liquors, NEC Liquors, Petrock's or Spirit World, and you know they'll thank you later.

Want them to try something different? Get them dance lessons at Joy2Dance.  

The Gift of Health
A healthy friend is a good friend, and you can help your friend get healthy with a few sessions at one Hillsborough's fine exercise and training centers.
For someone needing a good general workout, check out the nearest exercise center, such as Retro Fitness or Hillsborough Pool and Racquet Club, are great places.
   
If they're ready to step it up a bit, though, check out the programs at CrossFit0884, Chrono CrossFit, Somerset CrossFit or Newell Strength. Women may also enjoy Jazzercise or KokoFit Club.

And don't forget the Y: the Hillsborough Family YMCA offers lots of programs for all ages.

The Gift of Friendship
Isn't the best gift of all a good friend? Giving a little bit of yourself can be a treasured present—make a date with you friend to enjoy lunch and a walk at Duke Farms, or a day at the Sourland Mountain Preserve.

Or pickup your friend for a night at Hillsborough Cinemas.