Unique New Jersey Holiday Presents They’ll Appreciate Year Round
If you’re like me, you love shopping local. If you’re also like me, you spend HOURS on the computer or your phone looking for gifts. Well…I’m here to help! I’ve put together a list of unique gift ideas that your loved ones will appreciate, and you’ll be helping a businesses in need.
In addition to this list, I also have a list of great chocolate shops to support this season, a Last Minute Guide to Shopping, and NJ distilleries that will get you tipsy for the holidays.
Unique New Jersey Holiday Presents They’ll Appreciate Year Round:
Buy a gift card from YESTERcades! With locations in Red Bank, Somerville, and Westfield, YESTERcades has been severely impacted by COVID-19. Buy purchasing a gift card you’ll be able to use it now (they are open at 25% capacity) or use it for future use. YesterCades provides customers with an entertainment venue that is dedicated to the nostalgia of classic arcades from yesteryear with a flavor of some modern gaming mixed in. It’s one of my favorite places.
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For the plant lover and all things green(ery) be sure to check out Tiny Greenhouse in Brick, NJ. They are a curated plant & gift shop that offers plants, houseplant care items, accessories, soap, candles, and more. They also host workshops!
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If you’re looking to clear out the negative energy that 2020 has brought home, I suggest the Vibe Room Energy Clearing Spray. The Vibe Spray (TM) is a safe and more effective alternative to burning herbs, and a cleaner alternative to diffusers that may contain manufactured scents designed for cover up. It’s available in an 8oz spray and a 2oz travel spray (I have both).
If you haven’t been to Moffle Bar in Jersey City, you’re in luck…you can order their gift set for only $20. The set comes with 12oz Moffle Mix, fruity cereal, pancake mold, condensed milk, and a little mochi squishy toy! Moffle mix is an all purpose, gluten free baking mix. Make mochi pancakes, mochi waffles, mochi donuts and a whole lot more!!!
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For the person in your life who LOVES sweets, check out Soul Sweet Boutique in Newark. This Brazilian-inspired bakery and sweet shop sells gift boxes for the holiday which can include cake in a jar, Brigadeiros/Truffles, honey cake, and more.
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You won’t be like Clark Griswald’s boss if you purchase jelly (of the month) for your favorite person. I personally love Holly Jolly Jams and Jana’s Jammy in Bloomfield. Unique and homemade flavors are my jam.
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For cheese lovers I have a few suggestions – Cheese Etc. & Gourmet Gifts in Haddon Township, Jersey Girl Cheese in Branchville, and the Cheese Cave in Red Bank. If you’re looking to buy me something…you can’t go wrong with cheese (Hint Hint to my husband and friends).
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We LOVE Inklings Baby! Created by a NJ MOM, these Inklings Baby are bright, colorful, and unique plush toy and book sets that spark a child’s imagination. Check them out at your local Target or online!
Alpaca farms are big in New Jersey, and most of them have their own shops with items made from alpaca wool (blankets, scarves, hats etc). Edel Haus Farm makes the CUTEST stuffed animals.
Located in Edgewater is Hemp & Honey who make pretty much anything you can think of with CBD. If you’re looking to cure your anxiety and promote self care, this is definitely a shop to check out.
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Looking for something to hang on the wall? Or just something really cool made out of wood? Check out Handmade Art Studios, which just opened a location in Hightstown. They take woodworking to the next level.
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And although we sell our own NJ goodies, we are also fans of True Jersey. From patches to flags, t-shirts and sweatshirts, cool mugs and more…they should definitely be on your radar when looking for NJ gear.
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