Here at Westchester County Moms Blog, there are few things we love more than providing the absolute best resources for local families, while supporting the businesses and brands that we love. With the holidays on the way, we are sharing our first annual locally-curated and mom approved holiday gift guide. We want to help you easily find the perfect gifts for everyone on your shopping list. We also want to encourage you to shop small and shop local this holiday season!
In order to make the holidays even better, YOU have the chance to WIN each featured gift highlighted in this guide. Make sure you are following us on Facebook because beginning December 5th, we will be announcing daily Flash Giveaways with every featured gift in this guide. Giveaways will begin at 9 a.m., and winners will be selected at 9 p.m. that same day. (Winners will have 24 hours to claim their prize).
{Disclosure :: This guide is sponsored by the businesses that provided featured gifts. That said, we sourced each gift ourselves, and only included our very favorite local businesses and products.}
Featured Gift: Estella Bartlett “Dream Big” Metallic Gold Pouch. The shiny metallic finish makes it the perfect addition to your holiday outfit. This versatile piece could also be used as a clutch, cosmetics bag or bag organizer. {$25 value}
WCMB Reader Discount: Subscribe to Ariane’s Jewel Box or use the code WCMBHOLIDAY10 to receive 10% off your first online purchase.
Bubblecorn Labs has created The Secrets of Slumberbury; an interactive experience that helps on-the-go parents effortlessly create a magical nighttime tradition with their children. Deep underground, there’s a magical world – Slumberbury – where the Sandman and little creatures, called Nodlings, create dreams for children each night. The story captures the tale of Henry, who finds himself on a wondrous adventure when he unexpectedly receives a Nodling from the Sandman. Like the Nodling in the story, with the help of your child’s imagination, this huggable plush toy travels to Slumberbury each night to collect your child’s dreams and deliver them before morning.
Featured Gift: The Secrets of Slumberbury {$49 value}
WCMB Reader Discount: Receive 10% off your order with the code EXTRAORDINARY.
Dunkin Kehn is Westchester’s destination for green beauty. Their curation features only the highest-performing non-toxic skincare and cosmetics, including Kypris, Josh Rosebrook, Vapour Organic Beauty, and twenty others. Come discover these extraordinary products with green beauty experts in the shop or through one of their results-oriented facials. Their Holiday Boutique — here for a limited time — features unique handmade gifts, many from local artisans. Let them help you find the perfect gift (or gift certificate) for a friend, mother, teacher, or child. Located right off 9A in Briarcliff Manor. Free parking. Open Tues-Sat.
Featured Gift: Indie Lee Coconut Citrus Body Scrub
WCMB Reader Discount: Enjoy 15% off the facial of your choice in January or February 2019 with the mention of WCMB. Limit one per reader.
Healing Hands Maternal Spa is dedicated to the beauty and wellness of motherhood and natural product seeking customers. Owned by a mother and a Registered Nurse who specializes in Obstetrics and Pediatrics, these spa products are sure to evoke tranquility. All products are house-made with organically grown local fruits, vegetables, and dried herbs from reputable companies so that mothers can feel confident that they are not exposing themselves, their baby, and their family to toxic chemicals. Healing Hands Maternal Spa’s mission is to become a pioneer wellness protocol for pregnant women from the fertility period to the postpartum period and beyond by creating a community of mothers who value holistic and complementary therapy modalities.
Featured Gift: Frankincense Facial Line Basket Gift Set
WCMB Reader Discount: Use the code WCMB and get 15% off any facial product.
LOCAL SHOPS
Bob’s Army & Navy Store
159 Main Street, Ossining
Bob’s Army-Navy Store on Main Street has been in Ossining since 1946! Bob’s Army-Navy is known for their expertise fitting of work boots and so much more!
Bruised Apple Books
923 Central Avenue, Peekskill
Since 1993 they have been buying selling and trading all sorts of used, out of print and sometimes truly rare books, records and now also CDs and movies, and interesting selection of new books and maps about history and the outdoors in the Hudson Valley. They have about 50,000 titles organized into about 200 subject headings that are comfortably nestled along aisles wide enough to avoid the dreaded claustrophobia.
Hip Kid
77 S Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua
Hip, current children’s clothing, toys and accessories that support the hip-kid concept of opting for kind and mindful choices when making purchases.
Hot Societe Boutique
175 Main Street, Ossining
Hot Societe Boutique is a fashionable little boutique and Styling Lounge carrying modern pieces and classic looks as well!
Miller’s
335 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck
Miller’s has an outrageous selection of the best toys, bikes, clothing, shoes and play equipment for your kids.
Penny & Ting
133 Main Street, Ossining
At Penny & Ting you will find children’s gifts – carefully selected in the ideal of raising great human beings. They look to ensure the highest quality in their selection, with an eye toward aesthetics, design and joy.
Westchester Road Runner
179 East Post Road, White Plains
Westchester Road Runner is a running specialty store located in downtown White Plains, NY. They have been catering to the serious runner, people on the go, busy moms, and anyone who enjoys running, walking or jogging, since 1980.
Wishes Boutique
1811 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights
Wishes Boutique is an eclectic gift shop located in the heart of Yorktown Heights, carrying jewelry and personal accessories for girls and women of all ages, as well as beautiful items for the home. Wishes signature gift wrapping delights everyone who leaves the store with their purchases wrapped and ready to go.
Wondrous Things
1159 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor
Wondrous things sells specialty items including apparel, jewelry, handbags, gourmet, and unique home items.
Wyatt Lily
One Chase Road, Scarsdale
The store carries fun, cheeky fashion with an edge for boys and girls, ages newborn to 14 years old. Besides clothing, Wyatt Lily NYC carries a selection of specialty gifts, plush toys, clever books and monogrammed items.
CRAFT FAIRS & HOLIDAY BOUTIQUES
Peekskill Arts Alliance Holiday Boutique
November 30 – December 3 at 5:00 p.m.
925 South Street, Peekskill
The Holiday Boutique is a gift boutique featuring fine handmade items perfect for gift giving. Featured will be small works of art, and fine crafts by local artists, including jewelry, wearable art, pottery, small paintings, photos, prints, cards, and more.
Annual Christmas Fair in Beacon
December 1, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., December 2, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
St. John’s Church Hall, Willow Street, Beacon
Start your Christmas shopping with vendors selling jewelry, Christmas decorations, treats, and more. Breakfast and lunch are available.
BID Family Day: Make a Gift Fair
December 1, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle
This free event is for children 5 and older to make three special gifts for family or friends.
Campwoods Holiday Craft Fair
December 1, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., December 2, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Campwoods Auditorium, Campwoods Road, Ossining
The craft fair features one-stop, high-end holiday shopping for unique handcrafted gifts by local artists and crafters: Candles, pottery, ornaments, holiday decorations, stockings, scarves, hats and assorted apparel, jewelry, cutting boards, free-trade goodies, paintings, photography, sculpture, a raffle and much more.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Christmas Fair
December 1, (see website for details)
1377 East Main Street, Shrub Oak
This year’s Christmas fair will have over 40 vendors selling handcrafted and holiday merchandise, plus raffles, food and a visit from Santa Claus.
Village of Mamaroneck Arts & Crafts Fair
December 1, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mamaroneck Public Library, Mamaroneck
Shop photography, crafts, jewelry, pottery, and more from 40 local artists and craftsmen.
Croton Artisans Holiday Boutique
December 8, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – December 9, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building 1 Van Wyck Street Croton-on-Hudson
The Holiday Boutique is the perfect place to purchase unique handmade gifts for the holidays. Come shop and visit with the artisans while enjoying tasty treats and live music!
WinterFest
December 19-23, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Court Street between Main and Martine, White Plains
White Plains hosts its outdoor market, featuring specialty vendors and local goodies.