Like to give gifts that keep on giving or those that allow the recipient to experience something they’ll remember for years to come, but stuck when it comes to ideas for those on your list? We’ve got you covered with 10 local finds. Check them out!
1. Awesome for the Artistic Youth.
Sign your budding acting pro, visual artist or music lover up for a class at West Lawn’s Yocum Institute for Arts Education. What better gift can there be than supporting their creative passions? yocuminstitute.org
2. Be One with Bees.
Have someone on your list that’s passionate about nature and preserving our environment? Gift them with Uncle B’s Bees Hive Tour Experience based right here in Berks. They can enjoy a day in the life of a local beekeeper. Who knows – maybe it will be the start of a new and exciting hobby! unclebsbees.com
3. Get Rid of Junk.
Know someone who could use some professional help sorting through and donating items or getting organized at home or at work? Gift him or her a session with Vali Heist, Certified Professional Organizer and owner of The Clutter Crew based in Mohnton. thecluttercrew.com
4. A Summer at Camp.
For the youngster that loves outdoor adventures with friends, gift them a one- or two-week stay at the award-winning South Mountain YMCA Camps in Wernersville where they can make memories to last a lifetime. smymca.org
5. Winter Fun.
For the child, teen, adult or couple you know who just can’t get enough time on the slopes, consider giving ski or snowboard lift tickets to Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie. Want to sweeten the deal? Include an overnight stay, too. bcmountainresort.com
6. Theatre Buffs.
Know someone who enjoys watching tales unfold live on stage? Grab him or her tickets to a Genesius Theatre show, or better yet, a subscription for the entire 2023 season. Are your friends and family more likely to love a night of classical music? Then a ticket to the RSO (the Reading Symphony Orchestra) is the way to go. genesiusdifference.org | readingsymphony.org
7. A Day of Pampering.
Treat the someone special in your life to a bit of self-care and pampering by purchasing a spa package at Bell Tower Salon Spa in Wyomissing. Consider the Signature Package that includes a 60-minute classic massage, 15-minute Infrared Sauna session, 50-minute Custom Results Facial, an Essential Manicure and Pedicure, a salon blowout and delicious lunch, too! belltowersalonspa.com
8. A Gamer’s Delight.
Have a video game fan on your hands? Then head to The Works in Wyomissing and load-up a prepaid game card so he or she can play the day away in the massive, multi-million-dollar arcade. workswyomissing.com
9. For Pets & the Parents Alike.
Show your furry, or not-so-furry, companion how much you love them and book a photo session for images you can enjoy for a lifetime to come. Check out Willow Street Pictures in West Lawn or Susan the Petographer. willowstreetpictures.com | FB @susanthepetographer
10. For the Yogi.
The perfect gift for a yoga enthusiast, you can purchase one-on-one sessions or a private yoga party at BLDG 7 Yoga in Wyomissing. Private sessions allow the instructor to match the needs of each individual. Also available are monthly unlimited yoga passes. bldg7yoga.com
