If you are shopping for a golf enthusiast, visit Rocket Golf in Silverdale for some great gift ideas. Here you can order golf balls and tees with either your name or logo on them. Printing can be in color, if desired. These are great for tournaments also. Allow about a month to receive your personalized order. In addition, golf club head covers and golf bags can be embroidered for a special touch. Your intended likes irons? No worry, these can have special scripts engraved onto them. Contact Rocket Golf at (360) 692-6828 for further info. (Having golf items personalized is not exclusive to Rocket Golf, but many pro shops offer it. Check with your favorite one to be sure.)

Another popular sport is boating and YES USA in Poulsbo is a business which offers you the option of either purchasing a flag there or bringing in your own vessel’s flag to have it embroidered. They have a one day turnaround time and offer over 24 fonts to choose from. Offering nationwide shipping and extended holiday hours adds to shoppers’ convenience. Contact them at (360) 697-7883.

If a gift basket is what you are looking for, search no further than Baskets Unique in central Kitsap. With baskets ranging from fruit, plant to toiletries (and almost everything in between), you can have your basket personalized to just your specifications. For companies ordering 20 or more baskets, imprinting of your name and logo are done within a couple of weeks. On the spot personalizing done on select items. Baskets Unique offers delivery within Kitsap County, pick up, and also ships nationwide. Contact Debbie Burton, owner, at (360) 692-3600 for further info.

For a more spiritual theme-type gift, “In The Company Of Angels” is for you. Known as “An Angel Shop with Fairies and Apparel designed especially for your angels,” this store located in downtown Port Orchard just opened in September 2001. Here you can have afghans done with personalized tapestry embroidery, holiday ornaments, pins with personalized verses, prayer cards, and greeting cards — all with the purpose of providing an uplifting personal message.

They also carry pewter ornament frames to hold your treasured photos, and some stunning personalized figurines. A children’s place is offered on-site where little ones can keep busy using crayons, a computer, and puzzles while the adult shops. For the adult, complimentary coffee and tea service is provided. Contact Lisa Viscomi-Malner, owner, at (360) 871-6031.

To help with the holiday celebrations and also have a remembrance of these special occasions — think about having your own label put on your favorite brew. Heads Up Brewing in Silverdale offers on-site prepared beer, wines, hard ciders (wine coolers), and soda. You choose your favorite bottle style and what you would like on the label. For instance, have a family photo, wedding picture, etc. Just bring in your favorite picture, scan it on-site, and — viola! Something to remember forever. The time spans for personalization differ from six weeks for wine, to about one week for sodas. Contact Ted Farmer, owner, at (360) 337-2739 for more information.

Kingston’s Northstar Sportswear can personalize almost anything you can think of. The firm’s regular line includes hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, golf shirts, and much more.

In addition to attire, Northstar offers all kinds of specialty items from coffee mugs to golf balls and everything in between. However, they will attempt to put whatever name or artwork on just about anything you can bring them.

For more information, call them at (360) 297-2260, (800) 445-8270 or visit www.northstarsportswear.com.

Great personal gifts for the office worker can be found at most office supply companies, including Office Depot where you can have personalized calendars, stationary, envelopes, and other items printed for you. Contact Office Depot at (360) 613-1920.

Touch someone in a more meaningful way this holiday season by giving a personalized gift. You both will be glad you did.

(Editor’s Note: Marie E. Buckner is a freelance writer. Contact her at 360-613-1085.).