Holmdel Shopping Guide 2021: Keep It Local

HOLMDEL, NJ — Holiday season has arrived and with the ongoing disruption in the supply chain in the United States, ordering presents online might be tricky the closer to Christmas we get.

Shopping locally is a sure way to have all your presents ready to be gifted on time. As a bonus, you'll also be supporting businesses in town.

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Patch put together a list of shops where you can buy presents in Holmdel. If you know of any business we should feature, let us know by emailing catarina.moura@patch.com.

Oak Hill Farms: From soy wax candles to skincare and honey, Oak Hill Farms has plenty of products to offer with ingredients sourced straight from the farm. It will be opened during regular hours on Black Friday and there will be prizes every hour and specials all day.

Alchemist Jewelers: Located at Bell Works, this jewelry store offers custom-made pieces. They involve the customer every step of the way. The process from concept to finished product can be as fast as a week.

The Gathering Shops: You will find a selection of brands of clothing, shoes, accessories and jewelry at this shop located at Bell Works.

Amanda's Hallmark: Apart from Hallmark cards, Amanda's Hallmark also has a variety of gifting options, including accessories and decorative items.

Escapology: You can get a voucher for an escape room session at Escapology. Themes include "saving santa" and "lost city." Perhaps the most timely one is the "antidote" theme, where you have to find the antidote against a virus to save the world.

Swing Loose: Located at Bell Works, Swing Loose offers virtual golf experiences. You can select from a library of US and international golf courses and offer them as a gift card.

Oasis VRX: You can gift an Oasis VRX virtual experience in the form of a gift card. There are over 50 virtual reality experiences in a private station, as well as virtual reality escape rooms.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa: You can choose from a wide list of services, including their signature hot stone massage and dermal infusion facial. The spa is currently running a buy one, get one gift card promotion

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