Now more than ever, we encourage you to develop a holiday shopping list that includes items from local businesses. We have some great ideas to get you started on the pages that follow!
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Complete Meal in a Basket
Complete Meal in a Basket
Everything from appetizers, balsamic to make a salad, sauce & pasta; chocolates & Christmas cake.
Sm: $45, Med: $65, Lg: $85Russo Food & Market, Wyomissing
610.898.7877
russofoodmarket.com
A Treat For Your Tree
2020 Christmas Ornaments
Fit for handing down through generations, the 2020 Christmas Tree and 2020 Horse-Drawn Carriage ornaments are stunners.
$21610.373.1040
Baldwin Brass Center, West Reading
baldwinhardwaredirect.com
Flawless Skin
Daily Hydro-Drops™ Facial Serum
Daily Hydro-Drops™ Facial Serum utilizes a patented technology to help soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
$98Berks Plastic Surgery, Wyomissing
610.320.0200
berksplasticsurgery.com
Wow-Him Watch
The Shinola Lake Ontario Monster Watch
The Shinola Lake Ontario Monster Watch is meticulously engineered to withstand extreme pressure and has a depth rating of 1,000 feet.
$1,450Murphy Jewelers, Hamburg
610.562.2528
murphyjewelers.com
Gorgeous Glasswork
Hand Blown Glass Trees
These hand-blown glass trees are carefully crafted by local artist Danny Polk.
Sm: $57.25, Lg: $88Dancing Tree Creations Artisans Gallery & Studio, Boyertown
484.415.0014
dancingtreecreations.com
Winter Sangria Kit
Winter Sangria Kit
Folino Estate Rosso Fresco wine, cranberry syrup & shaved white chocolate - yum!
$32Folino Estate Winery, Kutztown
484.452.3633
folinoestate.com
Sweet & Salty Snack
Billy's Mixed Pretzels
A pound of delicious chocolate-covered pretzels in dark, milk, or a mix of the two chocolates makes for the perfect treat.
$18.50/lbBilly’s Homemade Candies, Temple
610.929.1673
billyscandies.com
Make Saving Fun
Silver Plated Duck Bank
$55Wm H Diller Jewelers, West Reading
610.372.0019
wmhdiller.com
Sparkle & Shine
The Leslie Cuff Bracelet
The Leslie Cuff Bracelet in Selvedge Denim showcases a variety of shades on a shining three-tier metal band.
$155
Sorrelli Jewelry, Kutztown
610.894.9857
sorrelli.com
A Pretzel Lover Present
Twisted: Mindful Pretzel Consumption
Grab this autographed copy of Twisted: Mindful Pretzel Consumption and get a lesson on all things Tom Sturgis Pretzels, Inc. and some great recipes, too. Written by Jill Marie Thomas, the great, great granddaughter of founder Julius Sturgis.
$7.25Tom Sturgis Pretzels, Inc., Shillington
610.775.0335
tomsturgispretzels.com
Game On
Dog Lover Pillows
Embroidered in-house at Fromuth. Also pictured: Gamma Pickleball Shard Racquet, $129.99; Penn 40 3-pack pickleballs, $8.95.
$21Fromuth Tennis, West Lawn
610.463.3249
fromuthtennis.com
Fancy Feet
Foot Kit
Grab this Foot Kit, including Babyfoot Exfoliating Foot Peel, Babyfoot Moisturizing Foot Mask, a pumice, Lavender Foot Bath Bomb and Moisturizing Avocado Foot Lotion (Mint Coconut Scent).
$53.95Pure Skin Makeup & Skincare Studio, West Lawn
484.243.0771
pureskinpro.com
Little UGGs
The Little UGGs
Keeps little toes toasty warm with UGGS 100% wool sheepskin!
$70-75Nature's Garden Natural Foods and Shoes, Exeter Township
610.779.3088
ngarden.net
Eco-Conscious Recipient
The Sand Straws Pack
The Sand Straws pack includes three reusable metal straws, a cleaning brush and carrying case.
$15The Blue Coast, Hamburg
484.660.3062
thebluecoastshop.com
Meats, Cheeses & More
Charcuterie Box
2-3 Servings: $59, 15-20: $159Park Road Café, West Reading
610.207.7368
theparkroadcafe.com
Pampered Pooch
Bocce's Bakery Red Velvet Dog Treats
Dogs like snacks, too. Get your furry family member these all-natural Red Velvet Cookies made with peanut butter, beets and cream cheese.
$6.99Oasis Dog Spa & Shoppe, Muhlenberg
610.816.5492
oasisdogspa.com
Beachy & Beautiful
The Palm Clutch
The Palm Clutch is sleek, handmade by artisans in Morocco with a black suede lining and embroidered with 100% cotton yarn.
$120Have Some Fun Today, Wyomissing
havesomefuntoday.com
Wing It
Mirabella's Eye-Conic Winged Eyeliner and Stamp Kit
$20United Artists Salon & Spa, West Reading
610.376.8481
unitedartistssalon.com
Music for the Ears
The Symphony Earrings
The Symphony Earring in Sterling Silver (small) is for the passionate person who revels in every musical note.
$155Gipprich Jewelers, Inc., Shillington
610.777.7034
gipprich.com
Crunching All the Way
The Santa Belt Basket Box
Featuring an assortment of pretzels and a delicious dipping sauces.
In-store: $39.95, Shipped: $47.95Unique Pretzel Bakery, Reading
610.929.3172
uniquepretzels.com
Thoughtful Trinket
“Follow your Heart” Keychain
$22Urban Charm, Reading
610.790.3244
urbancharminspires.com
Warm the Body & Heart
Skinny Pine with Heart Mug
$38Sol Kitchen Studios, Cumru Township & The Mint Leaf, Leesport
610.308.9836
solkitchenstudios.com
Kitschy & Cute
Replica Mini Vintage Sewing Machine with Twine and Scissors
$31.99ANITATrinket, Fleetwood
484.322.7682
anitatrinket.com
Opulent Opal
Black Opal and Diamond Ring
This 14k yellow gold, black opal and diamond ring by Dilamani is sure to be a standout in any jewelry collection.
$1,410The Jewelry Source, Blandon
610.926.3999
thejewelrysourceberks.com
Be Aware of Self-Care
Body Care Gift Box
Gift a custom gift box featuring body care, herbal tinctures & CBD.
$83.95Betula’s Botanica, West Reading
484.624.2308
betulasbotanica.com
Good Car Smell
Essential Oil Car Diffuser
$15Integrative Healing Arts Studio, West Reading
610.451.9577
integrativehealingartsstudio.org
Functional Flannel
Simms Coldweather Flannel
Sale Price: $83TCO Fly Fishing, West Lawn
610.678.1899, ext. 2
tcoflyfishing.com
Grill Master
Kosmos Q BBQ Rubs
Grab the award-winning Kosmos Q BBQ Rubs in assorted flavors for a cookout enthusiast.
$9.99/eaWeaver's Ace Hardware, Fleetwood, Douglassville & Sinking Spring
weavershardware.com
Iconic Design
Blenko Glass Water Pitcher
For the person that seemingly has everything, a water pitcher from Blenko Glass is a winning idea. Available in 11 colors and originally designed to fit in the door of your refrigerator.
Sm: $40, Lg: $48, Ruby Red: $54Evelyn & Harriette’s, LLC, Oley
610.987.6055
Share the Riding Love
IRONe Bike
IRONe bikes are the first electric-powered balance bike for kids with parents looking to share their riding love.
IRONe 12" for ages 3-5: $649, IRONe 16" for ages 5-9: $699Classic Harley-Davidson, Leesport
610.916.7777
classicharley.com
For the Camper
Axe Multi-Tool
Downsizing your pack is easy with the Axe Multi-tool, 10-in-1 Camping Axe.
$34.99Riverview Gardens & Gifts, Temple
610.929.5049
gardensandgifts.com
Deep Thoughts
The Meandering Ink Journal
Spend the end of the day purging stressful thoughts or jotting down meaningful memories in the Meandering Ink Journal made by Kristin Kennedy.
$35The Museum Gift Shop, Reading
610.371.5850 ext. 238
readingpublicmuseum.org
Jewelry Fan
Kantha Fringed Arc Earrings
For the jewelry lover in your life, pick up these Kantha Fringed Arc Earrings, sustainably handmade by women artisans in India.
$24The Mint Leaf, Leesport, or at:
forevercairn.com
Sleep in Style
The Printfresh Long Pajama Set
The Printfresh Long Pajama Set is made in Philadelphia with lightweight, breathable cotton in a variety of vibrant patterns and from high-quality fabrics sourced from India.
$132Be Mine Boutique, West Reading
610.816.5635
shopbemine.com
Yoga – Yes!
Rainbow Hope Mat
Score the Rainbow Hope Mat for a yoga enthusiast in your life and proceeds from each sale benefit GLAAD.
$135BLDG7YOGA, Wyomissing
484.755.5705
bldg7yoga.com
Bath Time Fun
Kids' Soaps
Know a parent struggling through bath time? Gift them with these fun kids’ soaps featuring finger puppets in scents like Cotton Candy and Monkey Farts.
$6.50Paisley & Company, Kutztown
484.646.9515
paisleyandcompany.com
Personalized Poncho
Kids Bath Poncho
Know a little one that would look cute in this hooded bath poncho by Stephen Joseph? Add up to a six-letter monogram for $38.
$38Initials Only Awards & Boutique, West Reading
610.670.0105
initialsonlyawards.com
Serving in Style
Carved Milk Paint Wood Serving Bowl
Know a host or hostess with the mostest? Gift him or her this Carved Milk Paint Wood Serving Bowl made by Luke Voytas, GW Woodshop Manager.
$110The New Store at GoggleWorks, Reading
610.374.4600
goggleworks.org
Cheese Please
Cheese Board & Spreader
Present the dairy delight in style with this cheese board with spreader handcrafted by Chester P. Basil’s.
$22Chester P. Basil's Wooden Spoons, Lenhartsville
610.562.1948
cpbasils.com
Honey Do
Local Raw Honey
This Orchard Blossom Honey is a raw variety gathered exclusively from hives at Weaver’s Orchard.
17 oz: $8.99, 35 oz: $15.99Weaver’s Orchard, Morgantown
610.856.7300
weaversorchard.com
Plastic Bags Be Gone
Resuable Bags
Eliminate clutter and waste with one of these cute reusable, washable bags available in a variety of prints.
$11.50Bella Jules, West Reading
610.208.0600
bellajulesboutique.com