During the holidays, even 24 hours a day doesn't feel like enough time. Need a last-minute gift? Don't panic. Head to these wonderful shops to beat holiday deadlines.

• Cork & Rind - 555 1st Capitol Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301
  Delight the foodie on your list with a gift from Cork & Rind. In addition to a full selection of naturally-made wines, the shop carries a variety of beer, cider, and mead. Purchase gourmet cheeses such as Pecorino Romano, Manchego, and Raclette by the pound, along with premium chocolate bars and specialty food products. Can't decide? Go with a charcuterie board or build your own custom gift box. Hours are 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 11 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday.
  
  
• Hello Moon Boutique - 1106 N. 2nd St., St. Charles, MO 63301
  Hello Moon Boutique adds a colorful contemporary element to the streets of the historic Frenchtown District. While Hello Moon opened just this year, the charming shop has already gained a devoted following. Choose from fun graphic t-shirts or sprinkle candles, bath bombs, and other accessories. Hello Moon also has a section featuring male-centric products so you can shop for anyone on your list. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
  
  
• Main Street Books - 307 S. Main St., St. Charles, MO 63301
  Give the gift of reading to family and friends of any age. Main Street Books fills their shelves with an extensive offering of popular fiction, non-fiction, young adult, and children's titles. Surprise your favorite bookworm with a new title personally signed by the author. The shop features collections of books by local authors as well as books on historical topics. Emily and the staff are always happy to help with recommendations. Main Street Books is open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily except Sunday, when doors open at noon.
  
  
• Scentchips - 612 S. Main St., St. Charles, MO 63301
  Who doesn't want a home that smells fabulous? Thanks to Scentchips, you can give a virtually endless number of different luxury home fragrances. Pecan, the newest scent, is incorporated in blends such as "Starbux," a mix of coffee, vanilla, maple, and pecan. One four-ounce box of unique melt chips provides 80 hours of fragrance. You can even literally create a scent by mixing two to four fragrances of your choice. Essential oils and bath bombs are available for some personal pampering. Scentchips is open 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
  
  
• The Paper Crate - 405 N. Main St., St. Charles, MO 63301
  Help a loved one nurture their inner artist. The Paper Crate features everything you need for card-making, scrapbooking, and other paper-based crafts. For a gift that keeps giving, choose their monthly subscription box program that's full of surprises. Hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday.
  
  
• The Potted Plant - 524 S. Main St., St. Charles, MO 63301
  Need a last-minute hostess gift? You can't give a green thumb, but you can add a touch of greenery to any home with a gift from The Potted Plant. Make a welcome entrance holding an exotic tropical houseplant in a whimsical planter that serves as a wonderful conversation piece. Other products include garden accessories and botanically-inspired home decor items, both everyday and seasonal. The Potted Plant also delivers in a wide radius around St. Charles homes for sale. 

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