Even if you’re typically not an online shopper, this holiday season you may want to adopt that approach in the name of social distancing. Worried that the strategy will leave you shopping with national big box business and brands? That doesn’t have to be the case! Here are 10 Berks County businesses you can shop from the comfort of your own home.
- Send a Sweet Treat. Did you know you can order Doorstep Delivery of ice cream from Sweet Ride Ice Cream in West Reading? It’s true! Items include ice cream pints, quarts, ice cream pies, ice cream cupcakes and more. sweetrideicecream.com
- All Natural. Have a friend or family member who would appreciate a holistic gift? Shop Integrated Healing Arts Studio in West Reading online for essential oil diffusers and oils, assorted crystals and much more. integrative-healing-arts-studio.square.site
- Beauty & Body Needs. Berks-based Muddy Creek Soap Company specializes in handcrafted items made with love like foaming soaps, sugar scrubs, bath bombs and even paw and nose balm for pups. muddycreeksoapcompany.com
- For the Music Lover. From albums to pre-loved CDs and new releases, Young Ones in Kutztown is an independently owned music store that you can also shop online. Because the selection is so extensive, be sure to utilize the search feature. youngonesrecords.com/Store
- Fine Dining. Know a meat lover that enjoys a fine cut of steak and the like? Head to Wyomissing’s Dundore and Heister online where you can order items like Butcher Boxes, snack sticks, the “Ultimate Snacker” bag and more. dundoreandheister.bigcartel.com
- Environmentally Sound. For those who hold environmental causes near and dear, a gift from Forever Cairn may be just the thing. From bracelets and earrings to t-shirts and necklaces, all products are made with specific connections to nature. Bonus: for every item sold, a tree is planted. forevercairn.com
- Christmas Cookies & More. Don’t have time to make your friends and family members cookies? You can order tasty and adorable ones from Sugar by Michelle, based in Reading. Browse Royal Icing varieties in a variety of shapes and sizes to find the perfect fit. etsy.com/shop/SugarByMichelle
- Fancy Feet. For the athlete, you can shop a wide assortment of sneakers and running-related gear like compression wear and fitness monitors online with Fleet Feet of West Reading. fleetfeet.com/s/westreading/#
- Home Décor Galore. Want to spruce up your home for the holiday season or know someone who enjoys decorating? Check out the new Finch + Fern in West Reading online for ornaments, wall signs, handcrafted candles and more. finchnfern.square.site/s/shop
- Subscription Special. Grab your Berks County Living subscription and a couple for friends and family with our online special – buy one, get two for $1 each! You can even renew your current subscription. berkscountyliving.com
Happy shopping!