Need a last minute gift idea?

It never fails. You checked your list twice. Presents are wrapped and placed neatly under the tree.

And then ... surprise!

You realize you forgot to pick up a gift for Aunt Sally or your son's significant other.

No worries. SAM staff contacted several local businesses and newspaper vendors for last-minute gift ideas.

Clearwater Market

Check out the store's selection of chocolates, including cherry clusters, chocolate covered peanuts, whoppers, chocolate covered caramels and peanut clusters.

Gift baskets are also available.

Hi-Way Mart

Wine is never out of style. Hi-Way Mart, in Clearwater, has a decent selection of red and white varieties.

If you're into making gift baskets, why not grab microwave popcorn, sweet treats and a gift certificate for a movie rental.

TJ's Market

If there is time to call ahead, TJ's Market can put together meat and cheese trays or fruit baskets. Gift certificates are also available.

Farmers Store

Page's Farmers Store offers gift certificates.

Ewing Family Foods

Fruit baskets, meat and cheese trays and candy are popular gifts.

Lottery tickets are another option.

Hilltop Drug

Manager Jami Schmidt says a gift card is a "great gift idea," especially for aging parents.

Cubby's

Gift certificates can be purchased for fuel or food purchases.

Got Style

The Clearwater-based business has a variety of hairline products in stock, along with body lotion.

A gift certificate for tanning time would make a great stocking stuffer.

Bank of Orchard

Money is a popular gift, but why not start a savings account for that someone special.

The Ewing Bank - a branch of Chambers State Bank

Remember $2 bills?

The Ewing Bank has them. They make a great gift for collectors.

Gold Presidential coins are also available.

Shear Attitude

Gift certificates and hair products are available.

L Bar B

Where's the beef? L Bar B offers a 40-ounce ribeye special. Pick up a gift certificate for the perfect date night meal.

Corner Hardware

Pick up a pound of fudge for chocolate lovers.

The handyman in your life may appreciate a gift certificate.

Rotherham Service

Know someone whose car needs new tires or an oil change?

Eddie can assist assessing a vehicle's needs.

Ewing Feed and Supply

If you have a craft or DIY enthusiast in your life, head to Ewing Feed and Supply to check out paint and hardware supplies.

Gift certificates are also available.

DW's Pub

Pizza, nachos, steak burgers and craft beer are available. Grab a gift certificate for your favorite guy or gal.

Subway of Neligh

Pick up a platter of party subs for family get-togethers or collect a Subway gift card for a stocking stuffer.

Sly's Family Bar and Grill

In addition to gift certificates, Sly's carries a variety of gift liquor sets, including Rumchata, Don Julio tequila and Belevedere seasonal spritzes.

Fireball party buckets are also for sale.

Summerland Advocate-Messenger

Give the gift of news this year! Through the New Year, buy one subscription at regular price, get a gift subscription for $30.

The Advocate-Messenger also has customized earrings and T-shirts available at the office, located at 522 Main Street in Clearwater.