Gift Certificates that Don't Suck
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and it’s probably too late to order that thing online that your partner can’t stop talking about. Oops. Never fear, though, because gift certificates are kind of my jam (I hate shopping, so I’ll be the one with the card and gift certificate at every baby shower and birthday party I show up to). A thoughtful present is one gift certificate away with these awesome local options.
Metro Car Wash
Shared via metroexpresscarwash.com.
This gift might seem overly pragmatic, but you’ll feel differently after a few days of driving around in the snow and sand that MTDot puts down to prevent sliding on icy roadways. Getting my car washed is just one of those winter survival splurges I can’t live without. There’s no better feeling than emerging from a car wash clean and sparkly.
Lookout throwing co.
Courtesy of Lookoutmontana.com
You might remember this place as Lumberjack Axe. In 2020, the company moved, added a Bozeman location, and did some rebranding, but the you’ll experience the same axe-throwing fun you remember at Lookout’s new Missoula location, 1210 West Kent Street. Grab your sweetheart or some friends and test your lumberjack skills. Space is limited, so book ahead of time at lookoutmontana.com.
Morning birds bakery
Courtesy of Morning Birds Bakery
Waking up early is for the birds. Morning Birds Bakery that is. Surprise your sweetheart with a cruffin (that is a croissant muffin if you’re new here) and grab a gift certificate for any of their delicious treats later.
Noteworthy
What started as strictly a paper-and-fancy-pens shop has expanded into a wonderland of art supplies, activity books, accessories, and vintage-inspired gifts. If your loved one is the old-fashioned type, or if they like good smelling candles, games and toys, home goods, and local trinkets, Noteworthy is the place for them. Beware. You lose a couple of hours with them as they explore this treasure of a store.
Photography services
Photo courtesy of Tiffany Photography
Many photographers offer gift certificates (it’s a little self promoting, I admit, but I’m one of them). You’ll blow your partner’s mind if you snag one and use it to document your love.
