2018 Berks County Living Gift Guide

Activated Charcoal Mask

$6.95
Muddy Creek Soap Company, West Reading
610.781.5371
muddycreeksoapcompany.com

Active Learning

Know a kid that has too many toys? Sign him or her up for lessons at Wyomissing ATA Martial Arts and give the gift of staying fit and active, all while learning important life skills.

ATA Martial Arts
98 Commerce Dr, Reading
610-375-3170
atakaratepa.com

Aftershokz Wireless Trekz Titanium Headphones

Designed with athletes in mind, they are sweatproof and secure.

$129.99
It's a Gift!, West Reading
610.373.0960
itsagift.org

Aromatherapy Gem Essences

$7/each or 2 for $12
Integrative Healing Arts Studio, West Reading
610.451.9577
integrativehealingartsstudio.org

Be their Fitness Pal

Know a friend looking to adopt a healthy lifestyle? Maybe they want to eat more wholesome foods or take up a walking routine. Join them! Meal prep Sundays can be a fun time for both of you.

Belly Blanket

$45 each (includes monogram on ear)
Initials Only Awards & Boutique, West Reading
610.670.0105
initialsonlyawards.com

2 lb. Box of Assorted Milk and Dark Chocolates

$35
Billy's Candies, Temple
610.929.1673
billyscandies.com

Silver Druzy Bracelet

For every Forever Cairn purchase, one tree is planted.

$18
Forever Cairn, found locally at Betula's Botanica, West Reading, and The Mint Leaf, Leesport
forevercairn.com

Budding Musicians

Gifts for young children can be difficult when they don’t really understand the concept. So why not give them something to enjoy like a Kindermusik class? The experience is said to help fine motor movement, cognition and more. And it’s fun!

Kindermusik
Various locations
kindermusik.com

Create a Care Package

Coming down with a cold is terrible, but being prepared for it and knowing a friend thought of you makes things a bit better. Gift someone you know with some tissues, a bath soak, some medicine, Vitamin C, cough drops, tea, honey, and a note wishing them healthier days ahead.

Desert Cactus Canisters

$49.99 each
Riverview Gardens & Gifts, Temple
610.929.5049
riverviewtree.com

Capri Blue Volcano Candles

Fill your space with sweet notes of sugared citrus and tropical fruits.

$20-28
Bella Jules, West Reading
610.208.0600
bellajulesboutique.com

Christmas Rum

The award-winning white rum features a cinnamon stick in the bottom of every bottle!

$35
Reading Distilling Guild
484.222.3601
rdgspirits.com

Black Italian Leather Dog Collar

Your dog will be styling with three rows of crystals circling the entire collar.

$150
Velvet Ears Pet Shoppe, Douglassville
610.385.0686
vepetshoppe.com

Drink Local Bottle Opener

$10.95
Folino Estate, Kutztown
484.452.3633
folinoestate.com

Double Delight

Know a couple that deserves some special treatment? Give them a certificate for a couple’s massage at the decadent The Spa at Spring Ridge. While there, tell them to take advantage of the delightful relaxation area with tea and infused water.

The Spa at Spring Ridge
2603 Keiser Blvd, Suite 202, Wyomissing
610.880.8265
spaatspringridge.com

Edible Holiday Cards For Dogs

Comes with an envelope and can actually be sent in the mail!

$4.99
Oasis Dog Spa & Shoppe, Muhlenberg
610.816.5492
oasisdogspa.com

Elves in the Attic

These guys are individually hand-sculpted from polymer clay and dressed in hand-made clothes. So cute!

$35-39.50
Dancing Tree Creations Artisans Gallery and Studio, Boyertown
484.415.0014
dancingtreecreations.com

Fly Reel

$385-395
TCO Fly Fishing/Outdoors, West Lawn
610.678.1899
tcoflyfishing.com

Folino Estate Black Label Collection Wines

$32-36
Folino Estate, Kutztown.
484.452.3633
folinoestate.com

Get Crafty

Be it hot glass, screen printing, ceramics, metalsmithing and more, there is so much to make at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. If you have a hands-on person in your life that enjoys creating, a certificate for a class is a great gift.

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
201 Washington St, Reading
610.374.4600
goggleworks.org

Gift & Fruit Baskets

Baskets start at just $9.99.

$59.99 as pictured
Weaver's Orchard, Morgantown
610.856.7300
weaversorchard.com

Geode Bath Bombs

$6/each
Paisley & Company Bath Boutique and Fragrance Bar, Kutztown
484.646.9515
paisleyandcompany.com

Inspirational Art

Is there a quote you know a loved one just, well, loves? Make a piece of art displaying it. You’ll be sharing something meaningful in more than one way – by showing you’ve taken notice and with the art itself.

Lend a Hand

Save a friend – or even neighbor – some time and money by helping to shovel their driveway or mow their lawn. If they have kids or pets, perhaps you could offer to babysit or pet sit if they are planning some time away.

Let it Snow

Know someone who loves to decorate for the holidays? Gift him or her with a personalized snow globe. It’s good to display year-round. Just insert your favorite photo of the two of you together, and smiles are a sure bet.

Long Adjustable Necklace

This designer pieceis 14k white gold, 30 inches long, and boasts 0.27cttw of diamonds.

$2,300
The Jewelry Source, Blandon
610.926.3999
thejewelrysourceberks.com

Meira T Necklace

The Meira T line utilizes 14 and 18 karat gold, diamonds, and colored gemstones and is designed by Meira Tugendhaft. Pieces are meant to be worn layered.

$770 each
Van Scoy Jewelers, Wyomissing
610.374.9330
vanscoy.com

Mirabella Holiday Gift Sets

Lip Service & Eye-conic sets: $30, You Glow Girl: $20
United Artists Salon & Spa, West Reading
610.376.8481
unitedartistssalon.com

Nature Lovers

Sign a nature-loving friend or family member up for a membership at Berks Nature and he or she will enjoy programs at member-discounted prices; get a t-shirt, mug, and invitations to special events; and more.

Berks Nature
575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading
610.372.4992
berksnature.org

Notecards & Fountain Pen

Folio of 8 notecards: $15, pen: $15
Evelyn & Harriette's Gifts, Oley
610.987.6055
facebook.com/EvelynandHarriettes

Horse & Buggy Sweet & Salty Tin

$31.95
Tom Sturgis Pretzels, Shillington
610.775.0335
tomsturgispretzels.com

Plan a Road Trip

You don’t have to go far, but the cost of a tank of gas or less might help you make memories to last a lifetime. Explore someplace new together.

Pudus Slippers

Pudus™ provide comfort in every step, with an extra-fluffy sherpa lining and adjustable sizes.

$22.99
Coventry Corners, Berkshire Mall, Wyomissing
610.376.0445
coventrycorners.com

RFID Neck Stash

Available in black, olive and tan and made with RFID-blocking technology, protecting you against electronic pickpocketing and identity theft.

$12.99
AAA Reading-Berks, Wyomissing
610.374.4531
AAA.com

Sterling and 14k Yellow Gold Rustic Diamond Stack Rings

Rustic Diamond Stack Rings

Created by owner and artist Chrissy Cook as part of the new rustic diamond line.

$735
MADE Jewelry Boutique and Studio, West Reading
610.741.6676
madejewelryboutique.com

Abundance Bowl Salt Lamp

Includes 5 massage spheres that retain heat and help soothe sore muscles.

$56
The Salt Lounge, Wyomissing
610.743.4613
thesaltlounge.net

Shinola Sport Chrono Watch

$875
Murphy Jewelers, Hamburg
610.562.2528
murphyjewelers.com

Slimeball Dodgetag Pack

Two players ages 6 and older will dodge slimeballs while suited in a specialty vest. Don't worry; the balls are designed to stick to game materials only for no mess!

$24.95
Barnes & Noble, Wyomissing
610.236.0100
barnesandnoble.com

Snowman Families Frames

Turn your family into a winter wonderland of snowmen with this personalized piece!

$45-65
The Repurposed Page
therepurposedpage.com

Stay Cool Year-Round

Best of Berks-winning Sweet Ride Ice Cream offers gift cards through their website in any amount, but for the ultimate ice cream lover, consider scooping up their special “Ice Cream each month for a Year” option. Yum!

Sweet Ride Ice Cream5
542 Penn Ave, West Reading
484.987.7338
sweetrideicecream.com

Wood Burned Kitchen Spoons

These beautiful pieces are created by Artist Julie Orischak.

$10/each
Reading Public Museum Gift Shop, Reading
610.371.5850
readingpublicmuseum.org

Sweet Treat

S’well bottles

Their donuts are creative masterpieces, and they're tasty too! For that lover of baked goods in your life — or the coffee connoisseur — head to Benchwarmers Coffee & Doughnuts for a gift card for delicious delights.

Benchwarmer's Coffee & Doughnuts
400 Penn Ave, West Reading
610.374.2326
benchwarmerscoffee.com

S’well bottles

S'well bottles are made of double-walled, insulated stainless steel and keep your beverages cold for 24 hours and hot for 12.

$35
Dandelion, Wyomissing
610.371.8338
dandelionjewelry.com

Supporting the Environment

For the healthy eater and farm-friendly supporter, get a CSA share at Goose Lane Egg Farm. Shares come with a minimum of six items weekly. You can sign up for spring, summer or fall and for two individuals or a family share.

Goose Lane Egg Farm
111 Goose Ln, Sinking Spring
610.763.5372
gooselaneeggfarm.com

Tango Bracelet

Featuring blue and white topaz, it's part of the impeccably hand-crafted Ed Levin line.

$480
Gipprich Jewelers, Inc., Shillington
610.777.7034
gipprich.com

Tempt their Taste buds

If you have a foodie friend, make him or her a favorite treat! Cookies and brownies are a hit for many. Or maybe you can pop up some popcorn and customize it. Think spices, drizzled chocolate and the like.

Theatre Buff

Berks is rich with arts opportunities. For the theatre lover in your life, consider a season pass to Genesius Theatre’s top-notch productions. The Premium pass affords the holder opportunities like 1 bring a friend pass or a bottle of wine pass.

Genesius Theatre
153 N 10th St, Reading
610.371.8151
genesiusdifference.info

Pink Rose Pattern Porcelain Child Tea for 2 Tea Set/Basket

Delton Products Pink Rose Pattern Porcelain Child Tea for 2 Tea Set/Basket

Includes keepsake basket, tea for 2, 1 teapot, 2 cups, saucers, plates, spoons, forks and a sugar & creamer set.

$40.75
It's a Gift!, West Reading
610.373.0960
itsagift.org

Ugears

The woodworking model kits are designed in the "steampunk" style. They actually work and do not require glue, batteries, or an outside power source.

$45
Evelyn & Harriette's Gifts, Oley
610.987.6055
facebook.com/EvelynandHarriettes

Girls' Unicorn Sweater

Available in Girls' sizes 1X-6X.

$56
Our Towne Mercantile, Sinking Spring
610.972.3463
otmercantile.com

Well-Groomed Guy

Know a man who puts importance into his grooming routine? Be it for a beard trim or haircut, a certificate towards a trip to Whiskers Barber Company in Sinking Spring could be a great stocking stuffer. Keep up-to-date with all they offer on Facebook @whiskersbarberco

Whiskers Barber Co. & Shave Parlor
3868 Penn Ave, Sinking Spring
484.513.3918
whiskersbarbercompany.com

Custom Handmade Wine Stoppers

Handmade by Wolf Folk Art. Holiday gift giving cut off order date is Nov. 25.

$39.99 and up
Godfrey’s — Welcome to Dogdom LLC, Mohnton
610.777.5755
godfreysdogdom.com

YETI Hopper™ Cooler 8

Score a $50 gift card to help you purcase this or another cool item at Weaver's Hardware

$199.99
Weaver’s Ace Hardware Fleetwood & Douglassville
610.944.7681, 610.385.4600
weavershardware.com

Yucca Earring

$120
Sorrelli, Kutztown
610.894.9857
sorrelli.com

'Tis the season! Whether you are looking for a gift for that special someone, or just shopping for Dad, we have greal local gifts made right here in the Berks County. And be sure to enter to win some of the gift guide items featured by going here through Nov. 24.*

*One winner will be selected per item. If you win an item, you will be notified by email and will be required to pick that item up at the local business providing the gift unless notified otherwise. Entrants may not win more than one prize from the November issue.

Activated Charcoal Mask

Activated Charcoal Mask

Active Learning

Active Learning

Aftershokz Wireless Trekz Titanium Headphones