At a loss for what to get that challenging person on your holiday gift list? Want to support local businesses? If you answered “yes” to either question, you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up 49 items sure to delight.
1. DIY Old Fashioned Christmas
Paint and personalize a Christmas tree for yourself or someone you love, then light it up!
The Art Room | $145 | West Reading | theartroomwestreading.square.site
2. Drinks On Me
Perfect for the person in your life with lovely home decor, grab one, or a set, of hand-carved trays.
ANITATrinket | $39.99 & $49.99 | Fleetwood | anitatrinket.com
3. Key to the North Pole
No chimney? No problem. This "magic" key lets Santa enter your home on Christmas Eve regardless. It's even accented with a gold mirror acrylic key.
Barn Street Designs | $15 | Reading | barnstreetdesigns.com
4. Off the Cuff
For the fashionista in your life, grab the Julianna Mini Rectangle Cut Cuff Bracelet with a row of ruby-red sparkling crystals.
Sorrelli Jewelry | $290 | Kutztown | sorrelli.com
5. Add Some Pop
Gift the beer or soda enthusiast in your life a custom-crafted wooden bottle opener. Bonus: it's magnetic!
BoomerRang Designs | $12 | Shillington | 484.772.5800
6. Stay Cool
Grab the YETI Roadie 24 Hard Cooler for the person on your list that's on the go. It's space-saving and offers an abundance of insulation.
Weaver's Ace Hardware | $249.99 | Fleetwood, Douglassville & Sinking Spring | weavershardware.com
7. You're Golden
Grab the Gracylee Accent Table for yourself or someone looking to spruce up their home this holiday season. It's the perfect gold piece for displaying holiday decor.
Empire Home Center | $179 | Leesport & West Reading | empirehomecenter.com
8. Snuggle Up
In Snuggies for men! Handmade with sheepskin, they're kind of clunky but warm, featuring a thin leather sole for longer life. Not recommended for outside wear. Sizes 8-15.
Sickafus Sheepskins/Pat Garrett Sheepskin Outlet | $59.99-$74.99 | Bethel | sickafus.com
9. Global Ornaments
Each of these hand-blown glass ornaments is an original. No two are the same! It's a great gift for the person that loves holiday decorating.
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts | $28 | Reading | goggleworks.org
10. Put a Ring On It
Go big for the jewelry lover in your life with this 14k yellow-gold cigar band featuring a sprinkling of Rainbow Sapphires and Tsavorite with a brushed finish.
Murphy Jewelers | $2,700 | Hamburg | murphyjewelers.com
11. Home Sweet Home
Have a friend or family member who has moved away but holds their home close to their heart? They can do just that with this sterling silver PA Roots necklace accented with a salt and pepper diamond.
MADE Jewelry Boutique and Studio | $150 | West Reading | madejewelryboutique.com
12. Kids Dig It
For top-quality details and play value, construction toys and trucks like this Bruder Front End Loader made in Germany are a must. Bonus: the dump bucket is fully operational!
Evelyn & Harriette's Gifts | $48 | Oley | 610.987.6055
13. The Complete Yogi Kit
Know a yogi working to build on his or her practice? Sign them up for BLDG. 7's 2-week New Member Trial ($40) and gift them with this Liforme Yoga Mat and pair of cork blocks too.
BLDG. 7 Yoga | Mat: $120, Blocks: $28 | Wyomissing | bldg7yoga.com
14. Crocheted Cuties
Hand-knitted with love by Hooked on Home, these mushrooms are the perfect little something to store small trinkets.
Mayfield on Noble | $17 | Kutztown | 484.333.5690
15. Dutch Delights
Grab this modern print by Laura Korzon for Addvent featuring 25 popular PA Dutch foods for the local foodie lover on your list.
Local Folk Creative Studio | $25 | Kutztown | local-folk.com
16. Stocking Stuffer
Great for anyone on your list, grab this Snow Witch bar soap. Handmade with olive oil, coconut oil and organic Shea butter, it features a crisp scent of pine and fir, perfect for the season.
Muddy Creek Soap Company | $6 | West Reading | muddycreeksoapcompany.com
17. ROAR!
This is a must-get for the young dino lover on your list. The enamelware is dishwasher safe and can be purchased separately or as set. Cups: $19.99, Bowl with lid: $22, Plate: $22.
Wm H Diller Jewelers | $19.99+ | West Reading | wmhdiller.com
18. On Point
Game on! This official tournament spec dartboard features a staple-free bullseye for better scores every time.
RR Games Billiards & More | $44.99 | Birdsboro | rrgames.com
19. Love at First Bite
For those loving cheese, this book is a must. Cheese Sex Death: A Bible for the Cheese Obsessed just might help them make their next cheese discovery.
Say Cheese! Restaurant & Cheese | $29.99 | West Reading | saycheese-restaurant.com
20. On the Go
For the travel enthusiast, gift this water-repellent kit featuring a divider and mesh side pockets to organize their toiletries.
TCO Fly Shop | $69 | West Lawn | tcoflyfishing.com
21. Melts in Your Heart, Not in Your Hands
For the holiday decor collector, grab this exclusive Lenox 2023 Annual Snowman piece crafted in ivory porcelain with 24-karat gold hand-painted trim and festive red mittens.
Boscov's | Reg: $60, Sale: $24.99 | Locations in Exeter & Muhlenberg & Wyomissing | boscovs.com
22. Fido's Guilty Pleasure
Our canine companions love burgers and fries, too. Gift them these tough, non-toxic stuffies featuring favorite treats.
The Animal Resource Cooperation | $10.99 & $11.99 | Hamburg | theanimalresourceco-op.com
23. Rub Some Oil On It
A perfect pairing for the culinary enthusiast in your life, grab this bougie olive oil in a handcrafted, hand-painted vessel, made in Italy. Holiday colors make it perfect for the gifting season.
Folino Estate Winery | $54.95 | Kutztown | folinoestate.com
24. Feeling Salty
Who doesn't love snacks? Grab this basket filled with pretzels, soft pretzel mix and Pilsudski dipping mustard. Don't forget the Kutztown Draft Birch Beer.
Tom Sturgis Pretzels, Inc. | $44.95 (in store) | Shillington | tomsturgispretzels.com
25. Fire It Up
Elevate the cocktail experience with the Foghat Cocktail SmokerTM. Hand-turned from a solid piece of white oak, the smoker sits comfortably on a rocks glass, snifter or specially designed cloche.
Finch + Fern | $89.95 | West Reading | finchnfern.com
26. Fly Eagles, Fly!
Go Birds! Grab this handmade bear and child's apron pairing for the Eagles fan in your life. Other sports team options are also available, including the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Treasures Gift Shoppe | $40/set | Fleetwood | 484.277.7047
27. Serve It Up
For the Pickleballer on your list that loves coffee or tea, get this Pickleball Mama mug.
Simply Bold | $17 | West Reading | simplyboldcafe.com
28. Rhyme Time
Know a literary lover? Gift this! Author Julie Longacre's paintings are also featured.
Reading Public Museum Gift Shop | $19.95 | Reading | readingpublicmuseum.org
29. Lock It Up
Practical for the tech lover, this touchscreen deadbolt gives home security a boost. It fits into a standard size hole, so it's easy to upgrade your current deadbolt to an electronic one.
Baldwin Brass Center | $340.60 | West Reading | baldwinhardwaredirect.com
30. Multipurpose Magic
For the makeup lover in your life, grab one of these mistake-proof cream-to-powder MultiSticks! Use it as blush, lipstick or even eyeshadow.
Honeybee Gardens | $13.99 | Leesport | honeybeegardens.com
31. Give Blessings
Acknowledge a blessing in your life for each pearl on the bracelet and practice gratitude. The more it's worn, the more blessings bestowed on the wearer.
Gipprich Jewelers, Inc. | $30+ | Shillington | gipprich.com
32. Stick Together
Open the door for creativity and let your youngster play and make silly combinations with this magnet set.
Initials Only Awards & Boutique | $18 | West Reading | initialsonlyawards.com
33. Step in Time
For the on-trend, well-dressed friend, grab a pair of Birkenstock Zermatt 365 clogs featuring a supportive molded footbed for all-day comfort.
Nature's Garden Natural Food & Shoes | $145 | Reading | ngarden.net
34. Light the Fire
This is a win-win for candle lovers as once the candle has burned, you're left with a beautiful bowl to reuse at home.
The Mint Leaf | $40 | Leesport | themintleafshop.com
35. Eye of the Tiger
Grab this ice bucket with some flair and filled with blooms from the flower shop. Pair with a bottle of champagne, and it's the perfect host or hostess gift.
Leo Design Gallery & Flower Shoppe | $120 | Wyomissing | leodesigngallery.com
36. The Bee's Knees
Reap the health benefits of using delicious, local, raw honey, in this case from Griesemer Beekeeping.
Berks Nature | $10 | Reading | berksnature.org
37. Chocolate is a Girl's Best Friend
With 24 chocolate-covered pretzels inside, you have the perfect combo and a delicious gift, all packed in this pretty tin.
Unique Snacks | In-store: $24.95, Shipped: $37.95 | Reading | uniquesnacks.com
38. Smell You Later
Experience the perfect pampering package for the recipient to bring back and fill with their favorite products. They can even customize their own scent!
Paisley & Company | $15-75 | Kutztown | paisleyandcompany.com
39. A Hair Do!
It protects color-treated locks, adds shine and softness, smooths hair, detangles, hydrates and reduces split ends too. If you have someone who's into pampering and primping, get this 10-in-1 tool!
Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa | $28.84+ | Berks & Montgomery counties | llsalons.com
40. A New Purpose
Touch the heart of a pet lover with a custom pet portrait that's hand drawn on an old book page from The Repurposed Page.
The Mint Leaf | $70+ | Leesport | 610.207.3776 | therepurposedpage@gmail.com
41. The Final Countdown
What better way to count down the holiday season than with an assortment of popular milk and dark chocolates? Grab this tasty advent calendar in-store or have one custom crafted for you.
Billy's Candies | $18 | Temple | billyscandies.com
42. Healthy Spread
Delight someone with the gift of Honeycrisp Apple Butter made with local honeycrisp apples, honeycrisp cider and cinnamon. Yum!
Weaver's Orchard | $3.99 | Morgantown | weaversorchard.com
43. Wine-Soaked Coffee. Need We Say More?
Firehouse Coffee beans are soaked in Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon until the optimal flavor develops. Available whole bean or ground. $15.
Firehouse Coffee | Maxatawny | firehousecoffee.com
Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery | Breinigsville | cloverhillwinery.com
44. Musically Inclined
Transform any room with the finely tuned Sonos Era 100 featuring the rich bass your music deserves.
Stereo Barn | Call for pricing | Sinking Spring | stereobarn.com
45. Something Blue
Dazzle them with this Lafonn adjustable three-stone necklace featuring a lab-grown blue sapphire surrounded by lassaire simulated diamonds.
Van Scoy Jewelers | $195 | Wyomissing | vanscoy.com
46. Enhance
Give lashes and brows a boost with the Obagi Lash and Brow Serum Kit proven to show results in 8 weeks.
Berks Plastic Surgery | $200 | Wyomissing | bpsmedspa.com
47. No Green Thumb Required
For the houseplant lover, get this long-living gift. The ultra-soft pillow pairs perfectly with sofas, beds, chairs and more.
Riverview Gardens & Gifts | $44.99-$49.99 | Temple | gardensandgifts.com
48. To Cap It Off
Throw on some fun with this classic baseball cap with an enthusiastic mantra.
Have Some Fun Today | $30 | Wyomissing | havesomefuntoday.com
49. STOP. Relax.
Give the gift of warmth and pain relief with this pair of goodies handmade by women in Pennsylvania. Filled with dried lavender buds or dried peppermint.
Bella Jules | $49/each | West Reading | bellajulesboutique.com
