Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide
The Holiday Season is officially upon us! With manufacturing and shipping already majorly delayed and small businesses still recovering from the Pandemic, it is crucial to shop local this season. With that, we’ve rounded up a list of some of our favorite East Bay shops (almost all of which are female-owned too!) that will help you fulfill your Holiday Wishlist, and we’ve even included some Black Friday + Small Business Saturday savings.
Move with Studio
www.movewith.studio
@movewith.studio
11100 San Pablo Ave. #109 El Cerrito, CA
If you are reading this post, you are probably already a client or fan of MWS! We are a community-focused Pilates Studio offering one on one training, small group classes and stretch therapy. We will be offering a few specials for Black Friday + Small Biz Saturday from 11/26-28.
The Gratitude Package - 4 Reformer classes for $115 ($37 in savings!)
*Only 1 pack per client & expires in 30 days from purchase
Holiday 2021 Gift Cards - $80 for $100 in services
*Links active 11/26/2021
www.bayareabrainspa.com
@bayareabrainspa
1496 Solano Ave. Albany, CA
Bay Area Brain Spa on Solano Avenue in Albany offers cutting-edge biohacking technologies that help you optimize your brain, reset your nervous system, detoxify, recover, de-stress, boost your immune system and perform better!
Between 11/25 - 12/1 they will be running Black Friday + Small Biz Saturday sale on gift cards: $80 for $100 worth of services. This is a great gift option to send to friends and family in need of some extra self care over the holidays! Get it here!
Supple Skincare
www.suppleskincare.com
@suppleskincare
1009 Solano Avenue. Albany, CA
Supple is a modern apothecary and treatment sanctuary where you will find the perfect synergy of science and nature. Located on Solano Ave, just south of San Pablo, this welcoming neighborhood oasis offers a relaxed space that invites you to explore the best in clean beauty and skincare.
Supple will be offering Black Friday + Small Biz Saturday savings at their storefront from 11/26-28 with 20% off everything in the shop and discounts on Supple gift sets.
FOR THE FOODIE
www.oaktownspiceshop.com
@oaktownspice
1224 Solano Ave. Albany, CA
Oaktown Spice Shop is a joyful stop on the errand routine where customers can step into a beautiful, nostalgic and aromatic world, smell their way through glass jars of spices, have a conversation about their next meal with the staff, and find inspiration for their cooking. Not only do they have rare and exotic spices, but they also sell niche cooking and baking accessories, as well as prepared gift boxes that you can have shipped to friends or family out of the area. Send a little East Bay spice to those you love this season!
www.picnicrotisserie.com
@picnicrotisserie
862 San Pablo Ave. Albany, CA
Picnic is a woman owned and operated butcher on Solano Avenue that prepares take-home meals with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Rotisserie chickens, porchetta, sausages, charcuterie, and a variety of seasonal side dishes to help create a delicious meal at home or bring to a Holiday Party.
www.minimowine.com
@minimowine
420 3rd Street. Oakland, CA
Minimo is a neighborhood wine shop and wine bar focusing on natural wine and cider, located in the heart of Jack London Square in Oakland. Minimo supports independent and family owned wineries who follow sustainable practices in their farming, sourcing, winemaking and workforce. They carry an array of small production and unique wines and is a great place to pick up a few bottles to have on hand for Holiday Parties or unexpected gift giving.
FOR THE ONE WHO HAS EVERYTHING
www.flowerlandshop.com
@flowerlandshop
1330 Solano Ave. Albany, CA
Flowerland is an old-fashioned nursery and gift shop for the modern gardener. Established in 1947, it has been an urban oasis in the local community for over 70 years.
You can never go wrong with giving the gift of plants, especially this season! Flowerland offers a large array of both indoor and outdoor options and has the most stunning gift shop, serving tons of holiday inspo.
www.goodneighboroakland.com
@iheartgoodneighbor
4200 Piedmont Ave. Oakland, CA
Good Neighbor is located on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland and is Kelsey’s go to shop for gifts year around. They have everything from home wares, fine jewelry, stationary, body care and the hippest consignment clothing. This is a must stop when in Oakland!
