Red Moose Gifts

03/18/2026

Amazing scents coming to the shop this spring🌹

12/20/2025

Are you not quite done yet?
Or, maybe you haven't even started your Christmas shopping?!
Do you dread the thought of going into those big box stores this late in the Holiday Season?
Escape the crowds! It's a beautiful day for a drive, and Patten is not that far away for most of you. We have a great selection of items to choose from, and you'd be supporting a local small business!
Finish your shopping, then relax!
We're here today till 3pm.
Later, if customers are still shopping!

12/18/2025

Our heartfelt prayers go out to all those effected by the devastating fire, that took place here in Patten yesterday. Thankful that all got out safely, but everything else was lost. Things can be replaced, but lives cannot! See the article below on how and where you can donate.

SAD NEWS in Patten as fire claimed the Outback Garage and Hathaway Apartments. All are safe.

The fire is out, but power is still off in the area, so Ellis Family Market, Richardsons, Katahdin Trust, and others have delayed opening this morning as the Town continues its cleanup efforts.

UPDATE: They are accepting donations of household items, personal care items, and clothing for 12 women and one gentleman. For donations, please contact Raye Porter at 207-416-5282 to coordinate a drop off at the Methodist Church at 7 Houlton Street.

12/12/2025

Once you step into the Gift Shop, you'll be greeted by the Aroma of freshly ground Coffee.
It's as though you walked into your favorite Coffee House!
This afternoon we had probably our last delivery of the season of Maine Mud Coffee, from Cold Stream Coffee Company.
Many of our customers pop in every few weeks to stock up, because it's that good!!
We have finally replenished this black gold, and once the word is out...
It won't last long!
Hurry in...
We close today at 4pm.
Open tomorrow, Saturday 9am-3pm!
See you soon!

12/12/2025

Friday has rolled around again!
2 weeks till Christmas...
Are you still pondering your Gift List?
Many of you are gifting on a budget this year.
Did you know we have loads of Gifts for under 20 Bucks!!
Yep, you read that right! And, I'm not talking about the Deer!!
We are the best place to shop for those Yankee Swaps, Family Gift Exchanges, Coworkers Gifts, your best Neighbor, School Teacher, Hairdresser, Mailman, Secret Santa, Stocking Stuffers... just to name a few!
Stop in, and bring your list!
And, don't forget to enter our Drawing for a $25.00 Gift Certificate!
Today we're open till 4pm
Tomorrow, Saturday, 9am-3pm.

12/06/2025

This was well said and so true! Thanks to all of you who continue to support Red Moose Gifts, year after year after year! You're like family to both Rhonda and I! And we wouldn't be able to do this without you! ♡ Happy Holidays! ♡ Linda

🛍️ Why Shop Local 🛍️

Today is ‘Small Business Saturday’… a day you are encouraged to, if just for one day, get off Amazon and out of Home Depot & Walmart and consider buying a Christmas gift or two from a local restaurant or shopkeeper.

Why?

Beyond the obvious, let me tell you what I’ve noticed in my 62 years.

1- When a charity, cheerleading squad or little league team is fundraising and asks stores and restaurants if they will donate a gift certificate, a nicely framed picture, a simple peace of jewelry, car wash tickets, baked goods, candy, pretty much ANYTHING…. it’s the ‘little guy’ who can LEAST afford it who stops everything, goes to the back office, smiles and says, ‘Sure, why not.’

Not always, but most of the time, getting a national retail chain to donate something for free is like getting an act of Congress passed. The local manager (who may well be a wonderful person) can’t do it without the three bosses above them signing off and by the time they get back to you the 7 year old cheerleaders’ are now in college.

2- Neighbors helping neighbors. That shop owner literally is your neighbor. They often grew up in your town, had a dream, begged, borrowed & stole to get the money to open their doors and their margins are tighter than a duck’s ‘you know what’ at high tide.

That $12 dollar candle, the pretty $30 dollar scarf you buy… those little purchases mean a lot. Trust me, Jeff Bezos doesn’t need another yacht.

Besides, you will very often find unique items at your local store, not the same 20 things everyone and anyone can find online.

3- Connection. Sometimes the BEST thing you can do for your health is to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE and off the computer. Breathe some fresh air. Meet people and make a connection, even if it’s just a ‘hello’ and smile. You’re human and ChatGBT is not your friend.

4- Self-interest. Have you seen what has happened to many of our once-thriving malls? Is that what you want your little downtown to look like or become? A ghost town of boarded up storefronts.

Believe me…

Your house is worth more if you have a nice shopping district…. fine local restaurants nearby.

Don’t you want a main-street where you and your sweetie or kids can park the car, grab a coffee and scone and walk and enjoy. Even that guy with the crazy hair ‘busking’ on the corner, belting out a James Taylor song is part of the rich tapestry that makes your city, town, village…. charming.

Don’t lose that.

Shopping local is good for everyone.

Especially you 🙂

12/05/2025

Apparently, Old Man Winter has a sense of humor!
Up here, we started our day on the "other" side of zero. Yes, ZERO!
For goodness sake it's only December 5th!
Nonetheless, I'm here today till 4pm.
When you come in, you'll find me wearing several Bathrobes, and buried under a pile of Plush Throws!
Just give me a shout...I'll pop my head out and say hello!

11/29/2025

Saturday, November 29th, is
"Shop Small Business Saturday".
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Extra Staff will be on hand to assist you
with your Red Moose Holiday shopping experience!
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Our hours for this special event is
9am-3pm!
Our Assistant's are waiting for you!

11/28/2025

Many of you have been asking about Christmas Cards recently.
Well, guess what?
We have individual Christmas Cards on our counter, and their priced at just $1.79!
Lots to choose from too!
And, with plenty of time to mail them off!
See you soon!

11/22/2025

Have you "Decked" your Halls and set up your Tree yet?
Driving home (in the dark) last night I got to enjoy the festive colors of Christmas!
It might be a wee bit early, but it brought out the "child" in me!
Although, most people wait until the Turkey Bird has been cleared off the table! 😆
Either way, you may find that the same old Ornaments year after year has gotten boring.
It wouldn't hurt to add a few Ornaments just to refresh your collection!
Here's a few of my favorites!
Which ones would be yours?
Today (Saturday) we close at 3pm.
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Our Thanksgiving week Schedule is ...
Sunday & Monday- Closed
Tuesday & Wednesday 10am-4pm
Closed for Thanksgiving
Open Friday 10am-4pm
SHOP SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
9am-3pm
Have a great weekend everyone!

11/15/2025

Mt. Katahdin...
Ya gotta ❤️ it!!
As you can see, it's a clear and sunny day.
A perfect day to take a drive and take it all in!
While you're out, stop in and say hi!
We're open till 3pm!