Collingswood Small Business Holiday Gift Guide

Want to keep those dollars in the local economy this holiday season? Here's a round-up of some of the best gifts around, hand-selected by Collingswood small business owners.

There's something in here for everyone at prices that are affordable, and many retailers have opted to offer them a special discount price for Patch readers.

Business owners, if we've missed any, get them over to us at matt.skoufalos@patch.com, and we'll update this story throughout the coming days—which means that you shoppers should keep checking back to see what's added!

Goods

Handmade Jewelry ($10-30)
Devon Winfree's Earthen Treasures includes handmade jewelry constructed of natural and found objects. Samples include the agate pendant with a wire-wrapped shark's tooth and crystal-and-leather pendants pictured here.

Not quite your taste? Winfree will produce commission pieces or customize her jewelry, adding or removing elements to suit your style. For more info: devon.winfree@gmail.com.

If you don't order online for Small Business Saturday, you can see Earthen Treasures in Collingswood December 6—8 at Art Within Reach and at the Grooveground Holiday Bazaar on December 14.

Coffee
Grooveground has a way for Collingswood Cash buyers to stretch their holiday dollars a little bit farther this holiday.

If you shop your local coffee bar on Small Business Saturday, you can get a $25 Grooveground gift card for $20 in Collingswood Cash, or a $60 Gift Card for $50 in Collingswood Cash. Shoppers also get a free hot chocolate when they spend $20 or more in Collingswood Cash in the store.

Starting on Small Business Saturday, get $5 off a purchase of $10 or more whne you pay with Collingswood Cash. Plus, you can win a special prize when you follow the store on Facebook to find out the Word of the Day!

Children's Toys
Have to get a lot of shopping done, but taking the kids along for the ride? Duck Duck Goose offers a secret shopping service for sneaky parents. 

Grab a list of items, walk around, and mark off what you would like to purchase while you're in the store. Pick out what you want from the selection of engaging and environmentally sustainable children's toys—many of which are locally made—and choose a day and time to pick up your shopping order. Free gift wrapping is also offered.

Desserts ($3-$5.25)
While you're at the holiday parade on Small Business Saturday, stop in at My Little Kupkake for a sweet beginning to the season.

Through New Year's Eve, get a fourth five-inch tart ($5.25) free with your purchase of three, or get a seventh large cupcake ($3 apiece or $4 for vegan/gluten-free) with the purchase of a half-dozen.

Discount is available to walk-in customers only, and specials are subject to product availability. Offer limited to one special per customer.

Children's Goods
Head over to sustainable family goods retailer The Nesting House on Small Business Saturday and take an extra 10 percent off your entire purchase of toys, games, books, and art supplies. This outstanding offer even applies for purchases made with store credit.

Haven't been into The Nesting House before? Check out our profile of one of the newest businesses in town.

Kitchenware ($30)
The American Table owner Cyndi Zippilli is offering a special holiday gift for Small Business Saturday shoppers: with a purchase of $30 or more in the store, customers will take home a $10 gift card for use at a later date. Happy Holidays!

Musical Instruments
Black Friday shoppers should check out the "Axes of Evil" sale at Collingswood Music. That's 15 percent off all black guitars and basses in the store—of which you will find none, none more black. 

Home Furnishings
Become a Facebook or Instagram follower of Dig This in Collingswood, and take an extra 15 percent off your order on Small Business Saturday. Some exclusions apply, check store for details.

Custom Glassware
Give the gift of customization this holiday with a personalized gift from Red Dog Designs. Work with their designers to create a one-of-a-kind present from more than 20 types of drinkware, glass vases, frames, mirrors, ornaments (limited quantities) and other etched products—no matter your budget. 

Order by December 5 to ensure pickup for Christmas at the new Red Dog storefront, and check out the Red Dog coupon in the Collingswood Cash book.

Services

Christmas Card Photographs, Professional Headshots ($45-75)
Milestone Media offers the chance for families to take their traditional holiday card up a notch with a green-screen photo session ($45). 

Drop in any almost any background you like, and let your imagination run wild! Your cards will be totally personalized to your specifications.

Head shot packages start at $75, and include two looks, so bring a change of clothes and snap one shot for your Facebook page and one for your business website.

Appointments are available starting around noon on Saturday, November 30, right after the conclusion of the Collingswood Holiday Parade. Get your holiday card picked out while you're already in the festive spirit.

BONUS: Discounts are offered for all businesses located in The Factory and for all Collingswood Police and Fire personnel, including volunteers.

Appointments are necessary. Contact Mike@MilestoneMediaUSA.com or 856-701-2008.

Portrait, Special Occasion Photography ($150)
Collingswood Patch contributor Tricia Burrough's Lilac Blossom Photography is offering a $50 discount for Patch readers who purchase a $200 custom photo session for 2014.

The deal is good for a one-hour on-location or studio portrait session, and includes all high-resolution digital images taken. Gift Certificates are available in other denominations as requested. Contact tricia@lilacblossomphoto.com to schedule an appointment.

Subject to scheduling availability. No cash value. Applies to standard session only. Value can be applied towards a newborn or wedding deposit.

Home Brewery Sessions ($100)
Got a family member who wants to dabble in the waters of homemade beer but hasn't yet dipped a toe in? For $100 (plus the cost of ingredients and bottles), you can buy an afternoon of learning how to brew any of a large selection of beer styles, from winter warmers to seasonal stouts.

Rob Burrough of the Burrough Brewery can guide buyers through the entire process, bottling it when it's ready. The yield is about two cases of your very own beer to take home, share and enjoy. Contact rob@burroughbrewery.com for info.

BONUS: Mention Collingswood Patch and get 20% off your brewing session! Collingswood Cash accepted!

Body Treatments/Massage
Bliss Body Studio & Wellness Center is offering shoppers a 10-percent discount on the purchase of a gift certificate of any denomination through December 31. 

A blissful massage, facial, sound healing, reiki treatment, light grid session, or palm reading can be yours to give (or keep!) at a discount. Gift certificates are valid for six months from date of purchase.