We’re keeping the gift giving momentum going by treating you to 10 additional local gifting ideas that anyone on your shopping list would be happy to receive.
- THE PERFECT ESCAPE. Have a friend or friends that love solving mysteries and puzzles? Consider reserving a room Encrypted Escape Room, West Reading, where they’ll choose between Viking’s Raid and Bikers Revenge, and spend an hour trying to smart their way out of a room filled with clever riddles and rhymes. They’ll be dying to see who’s the smartest in their friend group. encryptedwr.com
- FRIENDS THAT PAINT. Have a friend that loves to paint and can multitask? Get him or her a gift card to Painting with a Twist, where he or she can showcase their inner artist while sipping a glass of wine. paintingwithatwist.com/studio/exeter-township
- DATE NIGHT PERFECTION. Know a couple in need of a night off? Fox Berkshire offers a one-stop shop for the perfect date night. Watch a movie, order food and enjoy your favorite drink (or two) while relaxing in a comfortable recliner. What could possibly be better? foxshowtimes.com
- YOGIE. For your yoga loving friend, try gifting him or her with a membership to Building 7 Yoga, where they can choose their favorite class (there’s a multitude) so they’ll never get tired of holding their pose. bldg7yoga.com
- UNEXPECTED CHEF. Know a friend who loves to cook? Sign him or her up for a course at The Culinary Classroom, where they’ll learn how to chop, season and prepare a lovely dish. And if you’re lucky, maybe they’ll let you try a bite! It’s the gift that keeps on giving. theculinaryclassroom.com
- MUSICAL ENTHUSIAST. Know a young fan of musicals? Buy him or her tickets to see Mooseltoe: A New Moosical on Nov.25 at the Santander Performing Arts Center, where they’ll be inspired to dream bigger and laugh harder watching their favorite characters brought to life. santander-arena.com/tickets
- MAGICIAN IN THE MAKING. For the kid that’s always wondering, “How’d they do that,” they’ll wonder no more when you take them to the Mingus Magic Shop. There, they’ll learn all the tips and tricks to becoming a future magician. mingusmagic.com
- GOOD FRIEND, GOOD LIFE. There’s no reason to wait until the New Year to get a fresh start. Help your friend get a jump start on healthy eating by getting them a gift card to Good Life Organics. The shop has everything they need: juice, smoothies and smoothie bowls, yogurt, super food coffee and much more! goodlifejuicebar.com
- ONE FOR THE ROAD. For the constant traveler in your life, consider gifting a certificate to Wawa to make their next adventure a little easier. It’s the perfect stocking stuffer. Who wouldn’t love a free fill-up?
- FRIENDS THAT WINE. For the friend who loves to unwind with a glass of wine, why not spend an afternoon enjoying tastings? Get your wine enthusiast friend a day of wine sampling at Clover Hill Winery, where they’ll get to enjoy and pick their favorite wine. You could even join in the fun. cloverhillwinery.com
