OurBKSocial’s ‘Brooklyn-Made’ Holiday Guide 2014!
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Thanksgiving is over and it’s time to start thinking about those Christmas gifts. While this is the most joyous time of the year, it can get pretty stressful trying to figure out what to get the mom that has everything, that picky co-worker, or maybe your significant other that insist you shouldn’t buy them a gift and to save your money.
Once again, we have you covered and suggest you stick with Brooklyn. Here are a couple of products made in Brooklyn that are sure to make any holiday gift perfect.
1. BKLYN Larder Pumpkin Seed Peanut Brittle
House-made Pumpkin Seed Brittle is a twist on traditional peanut and caramel brittle, all the same crunchy sweetness, with the unique addition of pumpkin seeds.
Retail price – $6.00
Available for purchase at Bklyn Lader on 228 Flatbush Avenue and BrooklynLarder.com.
2. Brooklyn Mug by Beth Bolga
Everyone needs a good coffee mug! Hand-crafted in Brooklyn by artist Beth Bolga, these Brooklyn mugs are all unique sure to be a hit amongst coffee and tea lovers.
Retail price – $30
Available for purchase at ByBrooklyn located at 261 Smith Street or ByBrooklyn.com. You can also contact Beth directly for special orders via email at bethbolgla@gmail.com or via phone at (917) 838-8694.
3. Beautiful Skin Tea
Finally an amazing gift that won’t hurt your pockets. Beautiful Skin Tea, a combination of calendula, red clover and burdock root and spearmint that works as a soothing balm to help eczema, arthritis, and high blood pressure.
Retail price – $15/2oz.
Available for purchase at Sacred Vibes located at 376 Argyle Rd. between Cortelyou and Dorchester or via Etsy.com.
4. Cheers To Brooklyn Holiday Box – Wine
For those who can’t do without a little wine, there’s something for them too! This unique holiday wine box contains a bottle of wine from Brooklyn Winery, a wine key, organic chocolate and a few other notables.
Retail Price – $65.00
Available for purchase at Brooklyn Winery on 213 N. 8th Street or via BKWinery.com.
5. Dark Chocolate Snowman by Jacques Torres
Know someone who always has a sweet tooth? Help them satisfy it with the perfect chocolate snowman (or some of his friends) from Jacques Torres Chocolate NY.
Retail price – $7 (small)
Available for purchase at Jacques Torres on 66 Water Street or via MrChocolate.com.
6. Boot Strappin’ Rope Dog Toy
Hey, dogs need gifts too! How about the Boot Strappin’ Rope Dog Toy from Brooklyn-based pet and home goods purveyor Waggo. The dog toy is the perfect chew toy that is soft and also great for cleaning your four-legged friends teeth.
Retail price – $16.99
Available for purchase at Bushwick Bark on 175 Knickerbocker Ave or Waggo.com.
7. Gourmet Holiday Baskets
Can’t decide on just one thing? Baskets are perfect! Mouth.com offers mixed baskets for Christmas as well as the perfect option for those who celebrate Hanukkah.
Retail price – $80-$125
Available for purchase at Mouth.com.
8. The Brooklyn Flea Holiday Basket
This basket is a foodie’s DREAM! The baskets includes an array packaged foods like: chocolates, granola, nut butters, hot sauces, taffies and more.
Retail price – $50.
Available for purchase at Brooklyn Flea on 1000 Dean Street.
9. “Brooklyn Brunch” Gift Box
This gift speaks Brooklyn; everything included is made here in the borough. The box includes coffee or tea from Brewklyn, McClure’s Bloody Mary Mix, Jam Stand jam and a bag of granola. You can even personalize it!
Retail price $45-$47.
Available for purchase at The Owl and Thistle General store on 833 Franklin Avenue.
10. Holiday Mug Soy Mocha Peppermint Vanilla Candle
For those who need their house to smell sweet. This holiday inspired mug/candle is filled with soy wax and blended with the sweet fragrance of mocha, peppermint and vanilla.
Retail price – $14.00.
Available for purchase on Etsy.com.
11. Whey Bucket
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For those watching their weight, there’s something for them too! The Whey Bucket from The White Moustache contains healthy spreads that can be added to just about any type of food, recipes and it all comes in a cute bucket!
Retail Price – $30
Available for purchase at Green Grape Annex located on 753 Fulton Street or via TheWhiteMoustache.com.
12. Nunu Chocolates Gift Boxes
What’s Christmas without Christmas hot chocolate, cookies and candy? To make this holiday season special, pick up a gift box from Nunu Chocolates.
Retail price – $40 & up.
Available for purchase at Nunu Chocolates on 529 Atlantic Avenue.
13. Hand-Crafted Bar Soap (Holiday Edition)
The Fanciful Fox is perfect for the lovers of handmade soaps. With a variety of holiday favorites: Lump of coal, Sugar and Spice, Peppermint Stick, Merry and Bright, and Joy to the World these are so to make a fresh impression.
Retail price – $7
Available for purchase via Thefancifulfox.bigcartel.com
14. Kings County Apothecary Body Butters
Body Butters from Kings County Apothecary is another perfect gift to give this holiday season. It works as a protectant against the cold harsh winter weather by keeping your skin hydrated and smooth.
Retail price – $18
Available for purchase at two different Brooklyn locations: The 2nd annual Brooklyn Pop-up Holiday Market on Dec 6th and 7th at 63 Commerce Street in Red Hook and 279 Starr Street in Bushwick on Dec 14th or via Kcapothecary.com.
15. Spoonable Caramel Mini-Pack Sampler
Who doesn’t love caramel, especially in the winter? Spoonable’s box set has the perfect amount caramel with incredible flavors: Brooklyn Butterscotch, Salty Caramel, Peppered Orange, Chili Caramel, Chewy Sesame and Flowery Lavender.
Retail price – $20.
Available for purchase at ByBrooklyn on 261 Smith Street or via ByBrooklyn.com.
16. Essential Oil Lip Balm Trio
Something that every little girl loves. Lip Balm! A great stocking stuffer that helps keep lips from drying out this winter. With flavors like Tangerine, Lavender and Peppermint the balms are packed with flavored cocoa butter, shea butter, jojoba oil, essential oil and vitamin E.
Retail price – $7
Available for purchase via Fancifulfox.bigcartel.com.
17. Apotheke Men’s Shave Cream
Of course, lets not forget the men! Apotheke Men’s Shaving Cream is perfect to help repair and soothe skin and prevent it from any irritation while shaving.
Retail price – $24.00.
Available for purchase at ByBrooklyn on 261 Smith Street or via ByBrooklyn.com.
18. Bergamot Sea Salt Body Scrubs
Bergamot Sea Salt Body Scrubs, infused with coconut oil and shea butter, are great for getting rid of dead skin that tend to build up during the winter.
Retail price – $14.00.
Available for purchase cia Kcapothercary.com.
19. “Nasty Hands” Hand Cream
For the person always on the go, Nasty Hands cream is perfect! Made with all natural organic ingredients, the cream is a necessity this winter.
Retail price – $7
Available for purchase via Etsy.com.
20. Brooklyn Beer Making Kit
Finally, BEER; Make it yourself! How fun would it be to get together with the friend you purchased this for and drink the beer YOU made? The Brooklyn Beer Making Kit is sure to be a hit with any beer lover. The kit includes a one gallon glass fermenter, three-piece chambered airlock, screw top stopper, thermometer, plastic tubing, tubing clamp, racking cane and sanitizer, plus beer mix.
Retail price – $45.
Available via at Keep.com.
Don’t forget to come back an tell us how your family and friends loved their gifts!
