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It's one of the most patriotic times of the year. A time when we remember the Revolutionary War and when the final wording of our Constitution was approved by our Founding Fathers. And our celebration of our independence is synonymous with two things: fireworks and barbeques. Here are a few items we think might come in handy during your next 4th of July celebration!

A new product we are excited to offer on our website is Milkhouse Soy Candles. Milkhouse Candles are a simple blend of waxes combining pure beeswax and natural soy wax from beans grown in America’s upper Midwest. These natural candles are sure to delight your senses while not harming the environment. We want to give you more information about these unique candles. Milkhouse Candles was started by a couple living in Iowa. They began making candles as a hobby in 2002, and soon it became a full-time enterprise. Inspired by the need to make a cleaner, healthier candle experience, the couple spent years researching, experimenting and creating to establish the Milkhouse Candle Company.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday! It’s always a good idea to show our moms how much we love and appreciate them, but especially on this day dedicated to them. We have some gift ideas that are sure to warm your mother’s heart. Be sure to stop in one of our retail stores to find the perfect gift for your mom this weekend! Box Signs We carry several box signs by Primitives by Kathy that are specifically for moms.

Jigsaw puzzles are a fun and challenging activity for people of all ages. Puzzles are shown to sharpen memory, improve brain function and clear the mind of clutter. A Minneapolis company has taken the jigsaw puzzle to another level by offering puzzles with a twist. Puzzle Twist jigsaw puzzles provide even more of a challenge.

t will soon be the most lovable day of the year: Valentine’s Day. It’s time to celebrate love, companionship, friendship and all of the positive feelings associated with caring for other people. We have plenty of Valentine’s Day gift ideasfor that special someone in your life, and we thought we’d share some of our favorite fun facts about this distinctive holiday.

When you think of an owl, what comes to mind? Wisdom, mystery and a sense of wonder? Owls are a popular but sometimes misunderstood bird. They are beautiful creatures, and it’s easy to find decorations and other items with their images on them. Here are a few of our favorite owl-themed gifts, along with some interesting facts about these nocturnal animals.

The holiday season is fast approaching, and what better way to spend it than at The Woods Gifts enjoying time with Santa and his reindeer, a special book signing, story-telling, gourmet food demonstrations and more! This year, our annual Holiday Walk in the Woods will be held on Saturday, November 21 at our Maple Grove and Woodbury locations. We ask that everyone bring a new and unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, no matter which location you go to.

At The Woods, our inventory of gifts, clothing, jewelry and other items changes on a regular basis. We always love to share our newest products with our customers, so we thought we would take the time to highlight some of our newest (and favorite!) Second Nature by Hand signs. Woodbury and our other locations carry them and so come by to see what we have in stock!

We are very happy and proud to announce that The Woods recently won two "Best Of" awards for our gift stores. The Woods in Woodbury won "Best Gift Shop," awarded by Woodbury Magazine and The Woods in Maple Grove also won "Best Gift Shop," awarded by Maple Grove Magazine. We at The Woods are so pleased and humbled to think that our customers think we are the best gift shops in these two vibrant towns. We want everyone who walks in to our stores to find the exact gifts they want, and we want everyone to leave happy and with a smile on their face. Our efforts to make sure all of our customers have a good experience are paying off, and we are thrilled!

Francis Metal Works is a delightful and unique line of garden decorations made out of Minnesota field stone and wrought iron. And if you are looking for Francis Metal Works in Maple Grove, you should stop by The Woods to browse through our selection. So what makes Francis Metal Works so unique? For one thing, each one is made by hand. And each one is a water bird, reptile or amphibian, so these are adorable ways to bring nature closer to home so you and your loved ones can enjoy looking at them.