Family Gift Guide: Featuring Local Businesses

It’s the time of year when many of us are trying to find the best gift for our friends and family. I don’t know about you, but it seems more challenging each year to figure out gifts worth purchasing and appreciated by the recipient. Let me share some ideas that you might find helpful featuring local business in the Augusta area!

Spa Bleu Facial Gift Card- I have gifted many people gift cards for facials at a small local spa here in Augusta called Spa Bleu with Mirenda. She is fabulous and gets rave reviews from everyone I send her way! She works with both men and women to provide high-quality, relaxing facials. I have been to her studio many times and have never been disappointed. If you know someone who enjoys a good facial or some self-care time, get them an appointment at Spa Bleu. You won’t regret it!

2 Mom’s Kitchen Cookies- If you have a friend or family member who has a sweet tooth or likes cookies and other sweets, consider visiting 2 Mom’s Kitchen to pick up some of their goodies! They have a wide variety of cookies, cakes and more! They even take custom orders for their iced cookies if you want to create something super special for your friends and family. Their cookies are delicious, my two favorite flavors are the chocolate chocolate chip and the monster! If you’ve been to 2 Mom’s Kitchen let me know your favorite cookie flavor in the comments below!

Artsy Me- If you have a friend or children who are aspiring artists, Artsy Me is an amazing place to let their creative juices flow and let the creativity run wild! This pottery studio offers a fun and creative experience for all ages. Choose your pottery piece, pick your paints, and let your imagination run wild. It's a great way to spend quality time with friends and family. The options are endless and the staff at Artsy Me are so friendly and helpful that you will enjoy every minute painting your masterpiece!

Pink Dipper- If you have an ice cream lover in your circle like I do, I highly recommend getting a tub of their favorite ice cream flavor from Pink Dipper in North Augusta, SC! They carry a wide variety of ice cream flavors from coffee, peach, cherry, cookie dough, cheesecake and so many more! Or if you want to take a family trip one afternoon to get a waffle cone, that is always a fun activity to do with friends or family!

Bedford Greenhouses- If you know someone with a green thumb or a plant obsession, Bedford Greenhouses has all the green things you need to make your friend happy! They are a little tricky to find if you’ve never visited them before, but they are very nice and have a good selection to pick from. I have been multiple times and it is so hard not to walk out with arms full of different plants!

Knead to Unwind- If you know someone who could use a break from the stress of everyday life, we have massage gift cards available for purchase online! We offer customized massage therapy sessions to focus on your specific areas of tension and discomfort. Massage therapy can help you catch up on sleep if the stress of the holidays interferes with your sleep schedule. Get your massage gift cards now so your loved ones can get the self care they deserve!

By supporting these local businesses, you're not only giving thoughtful gifts, but also contributing to the vitality of our community. Happy shopping and happy holidays!

Do you have any favorite local businesses in the Augusta area? Share your recommendations in the comments below!

Holiday Gift Guide: Supporting Local Businesses