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10 Christmas Gift Ideas at The Hitching Post in Aurora, Kentucky

September 11, 2017 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

RC Cola and Moon Pies
I have a confession to make. I think about Christmas year round. In fact, before Christmas day is over, I’m already thinking about what I want to bake, cook, and buy for the next Christmas. Mind you, I’m not saying I’m normal (that’s something I’d never even think about saying) – it just is what it is.

Since we have a large family, it’s actually a good thing that I have Christmas on the brain every day of the year. After all, if I waited until November and December to do all of my Christmas shopping, I’d never make it.

Neither would our bank account.

Right after Christmas, I begin buying Christmas gifts and hiding them away. You know how people are always saying they wish the Christmas Spirit could last all year long?  I’m here to tell you, it CAN.

On a recent trip to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, we (as we always do) stopped by The Hitching Post in Aurora. We always take the opportunity to browse around and stock up on jams, Kentucky food, homemade fudge, and bottles of vintage soda pop.

I kept seeing perfect Christmas gifts for my husband, our daughters & sons-in-law, and grandbaby (our first… he’s due in January!). Literally everywhere I turned I saw something that “so and so” just “has to have” and things that “such and such” would “absolutely flip sideways for.”

That’s when the idea for this post came about. I figured if my such and suchs and so and sos would flip sideways, yours will too. Below are just some of the gift ideas I spied on this trip. Trust me, we’ll be going back again soon and I’ll find more.

In other words, there’ll be future posts just like this one…. Christmas on the brain, you know.

The first gift idea of the 10 is the RC and Moon Pies gift set at the top. The “Redneck Six Pack” has 2 RC Colas and 4 Moon Pies. This would, obviously, be a perfect idea for anyone, whether their neck is red or not.  I mean, everyone loves delicious RC and Moon Pies.

Gift ideas number 2-10 are below.

Gift Idea for Teachers

Christmas Gift Idea for Teachers, Principals & Childcare Workers

The adorable Colored Pencil Frame (above) would be ideal for teachers, principals, or anyone who works with children for that matter.

It’s even cuter in person – very well made and affordable.

Grandparent's Sign at the Hitching Post

Gift Idea for Grandparents

As I said, above, we are expecting our first grandbaby in January and we couldn’t be more excited. I cannot wait to get my hands on him and spoil him like any self-respecting grandmother should! The sign, above, would make a wonderful (and downright honest) gift for any grandparent.

 

Gift Idea for Pet Lovers

Gift Idea for Pet Lovers

Whether the pet lovers in your life are owned by cats (like me) or are owned by dogs, the pet lovers sign, above, would make them nod in agreement and maybe even give a few, “AMEN”s – I know I did when I read it.

Happiness is a Kentucky State of Mind

Gift Idea for Proud Kentuckians

Okay, this one probably applies to all of us. This beautiful “Happiness is a State of Mind” (with our beloved Kentucky in the middle) sign would make a wonderful gift for all Kentuckians. Whether they are still blessed to live here in the Bluegrass OR they’re Kentuckians who now have to call somewhere else “home.” Then again, even when we Kentuckians have to live in another state, only one comes to mind when we hear the word “home.” When we temporarily lived in Florida, whenever I’d hear the word “home” – I didn’t think of the beaches, dolphins, and pelicans, I thought of the hills, horses, and cardinals.

There really is NO place like home.

Gift Ideas for Kentucky Fishermen and Women

Gift Ideas for Fishermen and Women

The picture above is just a fraction of the great gift ideas for people who love fishing (or hunting, for that matter). There are countless books, trinkets, signs, and fun gifts for people who spend a lot of time fishing and even more time thinking about fishing.

 

Elmwood Inn Tea

Elmwood Inn Fine Teas for Tea Lovers

A few Christmases ago, my husband gave me a glorious gift basket that included a container of Elmwood Inn Fine Tea bags (like the ones pictured above). I’ve been obsessed with this beautiful tea since. People who aren’t tea lovers (what do you people even drink??) might not believe it, but there is a HUGE difference in different teas. You can taste the quality in really special tea and Elmwood Inn Fine Teas is a perfect, perfect, perfect example. A container or two of this wonderful tea in a bag with a lovely teacup would be a gift any tea drinker would love.

If that wasn’t a sufficient enough hint for my family, I’m losing my touch.

Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt

Gift Ideas for Cooks

It takes a cook to know what cooks want… what they really, really want… so you’re in good hands with me. I cook, therefore I am. Does that sum it up enough? I am as passionate about cooking as Garfield the cat is about napping and I always find SO many wonderful foods, spices, seasonings at The Hitching Post as well as the Old Country Store right beside it. Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt and Pepper are absolutely delicious on and in just about anything.  The flavor and aroma is out of this world and I know they also make Bourbon Smoked Sugar but honestly can’t remember if I saw it at The Hitching Post or not.

Another favorite that I have trouble living without is something called Taste Elevated Sweet and Tangy Mustard Seeds (badly pictured below… my old phone sucked at taking pictures). I cannot even tell you how delicious it is. Why I’ve never taken a better picture of it is beyond me, but it is phenomenal – we love it on hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, in egg salad sandwiches, on deviled eggs, on crackers…. one of the best ways to enjoy it, however, is with pretzels. This delicious spread/dip is one of those things you have to try to believe how delicious it is.

It’d make a great gift idea for any foodie or cook, but be sure to grab yourself a jar while you’re at it.

Trust me.

 

Taste Elevated Sweet and Tangy Mustard Seeds

The Hitching Post also has a lot of Christmas ornaments and decorations throughout the store as well. I’d imagine that they’ll even have more as we get closer to Christmas. I mean, even I realize it’s still a few months away.

Journals

Writers, Students, Note-Takers, and Planners

The adorable journals pictured above are extra, extra special. I wanted just about every single one – except for the retirement journal… I mean, retire from what? You could find a perfect journal for just about anyone on your list. Seriously, these are super cute.

Funny Sign at the Hitching Post

Gift Ideas for People Who Love to Laugh!

Last… but far from least… you’ll find endless gifts for people who love to laugh. If you ask me, it’s downright dangerous to take life too seriously and the people at The Hitching Post seem to really get that. I mean they seem to really, really, really get that!

The sign above and the “Mug Shots” below are just a few of the hilarious gift ideas. You will, literally, find yourself surrounded with hundreds of great gift ideas.

Mug Shots

Until the next 10, I have supper to cook and Christmas to think about…

~ Joi (“Joy”)

P.S. Did I mention we’re expecting a grandbaby???

 

Filed Under: 2017 Christmas Gift Guide, Christmas in Kentucky, Kentucky Food, Kentucky Lake, The Hitching Post Tagged With: Christmas Gift Ideas, Christmas in Kentucky, Hitching Post Aurora

Antique and “All Things Vintage” Collectors: You’ll Find Heaven on Earth in Aurora

May 19, 2017 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Americana at the Hitching Post and Old Country Store
Americana at The Hitching Post and Old Country Store!
It’s no secret that we love the Hitching Post & Old Country Store in Aurora. They’ve been in the “Playing Favorites” spotlight on the Kentucky Events Page for months. I set it up to be a one month spotlight but, what can I say, time got away from me… to the tune of about 8 months!

One of the uncommonly cool things about this Gift Shop/Antique Store/Legendary Kentucky Lake “Museum of Fun” is the fact that you see something different each time you go. As you’d expect, we go frequently – many times throughout the year – yet, there are still new Kentucky food products, fudge flavors (YUM!), toys, gifts, mementos, etc each time we’re there.

Classic Candy at the Old Country Store in Aurora
Classic Candy at the Old Country Store in Aurora
If you collect antiques and love anything and everything vintage, you’ll want to move into the Old Country Store. The new owners have put SO much work, time, money, and effort into renovating this wonderful old country store into what is very much like a vintage museum – except you can buy the exhibits!

The classic candy is one of my favorite sections…. remember Astro Pops? You can buy a couple and show your kids what all the fuss was about. The last time we were in there, I got a kick out of listening to a grandfather tell his granddaughters all about the games, candy, books, and toys. They were fascinated with the candy cigarettes. Remember those? I could tell by the look on his face, he was a kid again… and THAT is what makes this place a kind of Heaven on earth – because when it comes to traveling, no trip can compare with the one you take back in time.

I noticed that the grandfather was buying a few things and I thought, “Smart man. Take that kid feeling home with you!”

Classic Candy, Toys, Books, and Games

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Classic Candy at the Old Country Store in Aurora
Classic Candy at the Old Country Store in Aurora
Classic Candy at the Old Country Store in Aurora
Classic Candy at the Old Country Store in Aurora
Classic Candy at the Old Country Store in Aurora
Astro Pops at The Old Country Store
Classic Candy Cigarettes
Classic Candy and Candy Cigarettes
Vintage Toys Games and Books at the Old Country Store
Vintage Toys Games and Books at the Old Country Store

Click each picture for a closer look.

There are also countless other vintage and antique collectibles – pretty much any category you can think of is covered. The vintage collectibles I collect are kitchen gadgets, dishes, historical books, and cookbooks – So I am WILD about these sections.

There are also vintage sewing accessories and gadgets.

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Vintage and Antique Collectors will LOVE the Old Country Store!
Antiques and Collectibles at the Old Country Store
Antiques and Collectibles at the Old Country Store
Vintage Toys Games and Books at the Old Country Store
The Hitching Post in Aurora
Vintage and Antique Collectibles
Vintage and Antique Collectibles
Vintage Dishes and Kitchen Collectibles at the Old Country Store
The Old Country Store Aurora

Click each picture for a closer look.

Everything is set up beautifully – you can tell a great deal of time and effort goes into every single display.

Another great thing about The Hitching Post and Old Country Store is the fact that it’s a wonderful place to find Kentucky Food and Kentucky made products. LOVE that!

Kentucky Food at the Old Country Store

Kentucky Food at The Hitching Post and Old Country Store

I hope you’ll go as soon as you possibly can and go through both the Hitching Post and the Old Country Store very slowly. Trust me, you do not want to miss a thing.

Vintage and Antique Collectors will LOVE the Old Country Store!

Filed Under: Aurora, Kentucky Food, Kentucky Lake, The Hitching Post Tagged With: Antiques in Kentucky, Old Country Store, The Hitching Post

Candles at The Hitching Post: Kentucky’s Iconic Country Store

May 27, 2016 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Beautiful Candles at The Hitching Post

You Won’t Believe How Great These Candles Smell!

Two of of my three daughters (Emily and Stephany) and I have a tradition that kind of allows us to make Christmas last all year long. Beginning in January, we start “rounding up” Christmas gifts for loved ones and we stash them away in hidden totes until the day after Thanksgiving… then the wrapping begins.  My other daughter (Brittany) is like my husband/their father, Christmas officially begins in December and they will not consider any other approach!

Many of these candles, at The Hitching Post (Aurora, KY, near Kentucky Lake) are destined for my hidden Christmas totes.  Let’s make no mistake about it, though, they’re also destined for my kitchen, dining room, den, bathrooms… They are Heavenly.

Each one smelled out of this world – Lilac & Wildflowers, Cabin Fever, Lemon Cheesecake, Honeysuckle Pear, French Thyme… and my personal favorite, Eucalyptus Lavender.

Candles like this make excellent gift ideas because it’s one thing people always want and need. These beauties are extra special because you can clean them out after the candle has been used up and use the beautiful little jar as a vase or to hold anything from Q-Tips to kitchen gadgets.

Whether it’s birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or Christmas, these are ideal gift ideas. You’ll actually find endless gift ideas in The Hitching Post & Old Country Store – vintage games, antiques, Kentucky Food, books, toys, souvenirs…

Each time I go, I tell myself the same thing, “I could, literally do ALL of my Christmas shopping here!”

Just don’t tell my husband or Brittany. They get migraines when I talk about Christmas before the 4th of July.

But still….

Candles at The Hitching Post
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Filed Under: Christmas in Kentucky, Kentucky Lake, Shop, The Hitching Post Tagged With: Kentucky Gift Ideas, Kentucky Souvenirs, shopping at Kentucky Lake, The Hitching Post

Cooler than Cool Kentucky T-Shirts at The Hitching Post

May 27, 2016 by Joi Sigers 2 Comments

Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley T-Shirt from The Hitching Post

Coolest T-Shirt in the History of T-Shirts: Kentucky Tee at the Hitching Post

Ever see something and think, “That just may be the coolest thing of all time?” That’s the feeling I had recently when I saw these gorgeous new Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley T-Shirts at The Hitching Post in Aurora, KY . This iconic Kentucky Lake Shop and Old Country Store is one of the places we hit each and every time we’re in the Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes area.

Like catfish for supper, it’s a given that we’ll be found browsing, shopping, talking with the insanely FRIENDLY workers and owner, and (of course) sampling and buying their homemade fudge.

Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley T-Shirt from The Hitching Post

Each Color is a Knock Out

On our last trip (about a week ago), I was browsing through the Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley t-shrits for a new one this season and found the ones shown here. I fell in love with them instantly and was trying to decide on a color when… all of a sudden… my eyes zeroed in on one of the “landmarks” mentioned on the back.  I saw Genuine Kentucky.com and excitedly said (out loud of course like all crazy people do), “That’s me!”

My brain said, “Pick a color, nothing, I’m buying three of each color!” To which, my billfold said, “Slow your roll, big shot, and pick a color.”

Although each color was gorgeous, I decided to go with the pink first.  I can always go back for the others, but my girly girl brain says, When in doubt, go with pink.

Kentucky Lake T-Shirt

The Pink T-Shirt I Gave a Good Home To

Each member of my family here in Owensboro has vowed to visit The Hitching Post for their own, which is all kinds of cool.

I hope you’ll grab a tee on your next visit to The Hitching Post – even if Genuine Kentucky weren’t mentioned on the back, it’d be the coolest t-shrit of all time. It’s a great representation of the beautiful Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley region with all the landmarks mentioned. A Kentucky t-shirt is a great way to show your Kentucky pride and the ideal way to spread the word about all that’s waiting to be enjoyed at Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.

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Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley T-Shirt from The Hitching Post

I See You, Willow Pond!

I seriously just can’t tell you how honored and downright blown-away I am to be included in this epic t-shirt. To be mentioned there with The Hitching Post, Land Between the Lakes, Belews, Golden Pond, Elk & Bison Range, The Dinner Bell, The Willow Pond (!!!), and the others is such an honor and is one of the coolest “Genuine Kentucky” related things that has ever happened to me… right up there with Governor Matt Bevin “liking” some of my Kentucky pictures on Twitter!

I’m so grateful and will never come down off of Cloud Nine.

Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley T-Shirt from The Hitching Post
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With MANY more to come… this I promise you!

Filed Under: Lake Barkley, LBL, News, The Hitching Post Tagged With: Kentucky Lake Souvenir T-Shirts, Kentucky Lake T-Shirt, Kentucky Lake T-Shirts, Kentucky Souvenir T-Shirts, Kentucky T-Shirts

Delicious Kentucky Food Haul from The Hitching Post and Old Country Store

June 25, 2015 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Hitching Post and Old Country Store Elderberry Jam, Southern Sweet Tea Jelly, and Pure Honey

Sweet Haul from the Hitching Post and Old Country Store, Aurora

When it comes to Kentucky food, Kentucky products, and keeping our money in the state by supporting our neighbors, I don’t just step up on the soapbox, I leap on it ninja style.

I have a hundred and one things to do today, though, so you’ll be spared the song and dance.

This time.

I do want to tell you about a wonderful little haul we brought back with us on a recent trip to The Hitching Post & Old Country Store: Elderberry Jam, Pure Honey, and (a new obsession) Southern Sweet Tea Jelly.

I live for sweet tea, so I honestly feel like this one was made specifically for me.

Elderberry Jam is one of Michael’s favorite things, and he’s been enjoying it on toast like it’s his job.   I’ll be making cornbread tomorrow night and he’ll, no doubt, cover several pieces with this delicious jam.

Honey is something we go through a lot in our kitchen. We put it in hot tea and oatmeal, on biscuits and cornbread, and I use it in lots of recipes. This Pure Honey is simply the best – plain and simple.

I have to admit that I’m completely fascinated with the Southern Sweet Tea Jelly. It’s fantastic and, to be perfectly honest, I’m in love with the charming label.  And get this, it’s made especially for The Hitching Post. If you were to buy jars of it for loved ones this Christmas, odds are it’ll be as unique to them as a unicorn wearing a sweater.

Somehow it honestly tastes like delicious sweet tea. Given the fact that the first two ingredients are tea and sugar, it shouldn’t blow me completely away, and yet it does. I guess the novelty of the idea is the part I can’t wrap my head around.

How did anyone ever even think of something so perfect?!

Each Christmas, some of my favorite cookies are the Thumbprint Cookies I make with the wonderful different jams and jellies from The Hitching Post & Old Country Store.  This year is going to be extra special with “Sweet Tea Thumbprint Cookies.”

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Moonshine Mixers and Moonshine Jelly at The Hitching Post

Moonshine Jelly Would Make Interesting Cookies Too!

I also wanted to take this chance to give a little extra clarity about these extraordinary stores. We’ve sat on the front porch of The Hitching Post during our last 3 or 4 visits, eating homemade fudge and drinking cold vintage soft drinks we bought in The Hitching Post.

Quite a few times, we overheard, then helped, tourists wondering which way they should go.  Each time they were “out of staters”  who simply didn’t know which store they should go in or which one they should go in first.

My answer? You can’t go wrong either way!

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The Hitching Post in Aurora, a legendary Kentucky Lake attraction!

The Hitching Post: A Legendary Kentucky Lake Attraction

The Hitching Post (pictured above) is home to countless mementos, Kentucky crafts, souvenirs, jewelry, t-shirts, vintage soft drinks, homemade fudge, candy, soap, whimsical gifts, and….. well… a little bit of everything for kids of ALL ages.

It’s just one smile after the next and one giggle on top of the other.

When you pull onto the property and park, The Hitching Post is on the right (when you’re facing the stores).

On the left is, essentially, a step back in time – to a beautiful, simpler time that’ll come alive in both your mind and heart the minute you step on the porch. The Old Country Store is packed with nostalgia, antiques, and vintage gifts. It really kind of defies description because most of us who LOVE nostalgia could never even hope for anyplace quite like it.

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Old Country Store in Aurora, Kentucky (Beside The Hitching Post)

Old Country Store: Sweet Nostalgia, Everywhere You Look!

The Old Country Store is truly a one-of-a-kind place that, again, kids of all ages will get a huge kick out of. If you love vintage candy, toys, games, dishes, books, and other items… be warned, you’ll never want to leave.

They even have coffee!

Mere feet separate the two stores – which is a good thing because I always find myself walking back and forth between the two.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a Spinach Artichoke Dip to make, Kroger to visit, cats to feed, and Southern Sweet Tea Jelly to spread on the nearest non-cat thing that presents itself.

Homemade Fudge at The Hitching Post
Two Words: Homemade Fudge
 

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Jam, Jelly, and Pure Honey from The Hitching Post - IDEAL with Buttermilk Cornbread!

Jam, Jelly, and Pure Honey from The Hitching Post – IDEAL with Buttermilk Cornbread and Mashed Potatoes!

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