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SHOP LOCAL gift guide
EVERY item on this list was carefully selected with YOU, our amazing audience, in mind while also supporting several S+PL Favorite shops + eateries! We even introduce you to some new shops, too!
This holiday season more than ever, it is so important to SHOP LOCAL. The shutdowns, mitigations, and tightening restrictions are impacting every local business around us. Let's do our part to dedicate a portion of our holiday spending LOCALLY.
Most links below take you directly to that specific product at our local shops' online stores! How easy is that?!
Shop for others. Shop for yourself. #ShopLocal and be #LocalAF!
TOYS + GAMES FOR ALL
TENZI + SLAPZI
Learning Express | Geneva
Games of speed that are easy enough to involve all ages, but both have a variety of ways to play!
PRICE: $14.95 - $19.95
EXIT GAMES
Little Traveler | Geneva
An Escape Room in a box! Each box has varying ability levels. Great for couples or to do as a fam!
PRICE: $14.99
RIBBON NINJA
The Little Traveler | Geneva
Like Capture the Flag but can be played indoors or out! Fun rendition of indoor tag!
PRICE: $19.99
JIGSAW PUZZLES
Cocoon | Geneva
Who doesn't love a good puzzle?! Now you can piece together the National Parks!
PRICE: $19.95
QUESTION CARDS
Town House Books | St. Charles
Great dinner conversation starters, or conversations in the car, trivia, and more!
PRICE: $8.95
YARD GAMES
Hearth & Hammer | Batavia
NINE classic neighborhood yard games to keep the kids on the block entertained all day! And these can be played indoors too!
PRICE: $10
EXPERIENCE-BASED GIFTS
FUNWAY FUN
Funway Entertainment | Batavia
From two months of unlimited skating to laser tag, mini golf, arcade games, bowling, and bumper cars, there's something for ALL!
PRICE: Starting at $11
AERIAL YOGA CLASS
Sage Healing Collective | St. Charles
Aerial yoga is a unique way to decompress and use muscles you may have forgotten about. Get a private class set up as a date!
PRICE: Starting at $40/student
BOXING CLASSES
TriCity Boxing & Muay Thai | STC
This is an ACTUAL gym training REAL boxers, BUT... they really love training the community with REAL boxing techniques!
PRICE: 10-Class punch Cards starting at $100
CUSTOM SCENT CREATION
Scentcerely Yours | Geneva
Scent is a personal thing. Creating a custom scent together is a perfect way to reconnect.
PRICE: Starting at $12
PAINTED MEMORIES
Color Me Mine | Geneva
Create a piece together that will hold that memory for a lifetime.
PRICE: Pieces starting at $11. Mention S+PL and get FREE Studio Fees!
ART CLASSES at CAC
Children's Art Classes | Geneva
Give the gift of LEARNING to the artist in your life, ages 3 - adult!
PRICE: $115 per month (get $40 off registration by mentioning S+PL or using code 'SPL40' online
STYLE + BEAUTY FINDS
FORMLESS BEAUTY LIP GLOSS
French Med Spa | St. Charles
Jenny McCarthy's NEW lip glosses, sold exclusively in the area at French Med Spa!
PRICE: $27
MUSC INVISIBLE PERFUME
Odalisque | Geneva
A dreamy and nostalgic smell of comfy notes, laying on a silky base of creamy musk.
PRICE: Starting at $28 (depending on size)
PINK PEARL HEADBAND
Flair on 3rd | Geneva
A pale pink vegan leather headband with knot and beautiful white + silver pearls!
PRICE: $24
BEARD OILS, BALMS, + WAXES
River Peak Apothecary | Batavia
Using ONLY natural ingredients and essential oils, these locally handcrafted products are perfect for the bearded stud on your list.
PRICE: $22 - $30
WOVEN STRIPE SCARF
Six Cypress Boutique | Batavia
Neutral stripes in FOUR different color patterns!
PRICE: From $24
ALL THE LEGGINGS
Pure Barre | Geneva
All the leggings. Because leggings are life.
PRICE: Starting at $78
CONSUMMATE ENTERTAINERS
VINTAGE DECANTERS
trend + relic | St. Charles
The perfect addition to any bar or bar cart!
PRICE: Starting at $28
MARBLE LINKS
Pep Line | St. Charles
Made of 100% marble, these beauties make any surface that much more luxurious.
PRICE: $53
HAND CARVED SALAD BOWL + TOSSERS
FV Gallery of Wood | Batavia
One of a kind, handcrafted GENERATIONAL gift that will continue to be passed down for decades.
PRICE: $205
PICNIC BACKPACK
Galena Wine Cellars | Geneva
The PERFECT gift for a picnic lover! Great gift to pair with a pre-planned date!
PRICE: $54.95
OIL or BALSAMIC SAMPLE PACK
The Olive Mill | Geneva
Four bottles of their top selling oils + balsamics!
PRICE: $45
BEER or SELTZER ADVENT CALENDAR
Obscurity Brewing | Elburn
24 different "one-off" beers, seltzers, meads, and/or ciders found NOWHERE else!
PRICE: $89
STOCKING STUFFERS
DOTTED or LINED NOTEBOOKS
EV Creative | Batavia
For someone that is always doodling, jotting, creating lists, or taking notes.
PRICE: $16
SHOWER OIL
Magnolia Soap & Bath | St. Charles
The BEST way to moisturize your skin in our dry winters!
PRICE: $15
STRETCHY HEADBANDS
MoJo Recreations | Batavia
These beauties come in a variety of colors, designs, and sizes.
PRICE: $10 - $12
MINI MACRAMÉ + TERRACOTTA
Grow | Geneva
Tiny enough for a succulent, plant, or air plant for kids, teens, or adults!
PRICE: $14
CHOCOLATE COVERED ANIMAL CRACKERS
Graham's Chocolats | Geneva
Hilarious interpretations of popular songs that have misheard lyrics. Perfect for music-lovers!
PRICE: $3.98
CANDY CLUB TUBS
Lily & Pie | Batavia
Two tulip glasses, your choice of beanie or baseball hat, and a growler!
PRICE: $6.95
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A LOCAL'S GUIDE to St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia, Illinois
