While many people think about Black Friday (and Small Business Saturday) as the kick-off to the holiday shopping season, the reality is that nearly 40 percent of people have already started their holiday shopping by Nov. 1. Are you in the other 60 percent?
Alexandria Living Magazine is big on supporting small businesses, so here are some ideas from local shops and boutiques for your holiday shopping this year. Don’t forget to buy something for yourself, too!
This region has been named one of the hottest restaurant scenes in the country. But sometimes it’s nice to stay in, too. These gifts for foodies will help them make their own cooking and entertaining at home as amazing as some of Alexandria’s most expensive restaurants. Start here.
Gifts for Wellness and Self-Care Enthusiasts
Most of us know people who are really into self-care. We also know a lot of people who take care of others much more than they take care of themselves. Show them how much you appreciate them with these gifts.
Whether it’s someone working for the State Department or someone who has built up oodles of vacation time, chances are someone you know travels a lot. These gifts will help them bring a little bit of Alexandria on the road with them.
Washington, DC is one of America’s hardest-working areas. If you know someone who spends more time in their office than anywhere else, help them make their office a more pleasant place.
Alexandria is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the United States — and there’s no shortage of running trails, yoga studios or gyms, either. No matter what activity your loved one is into, one of these gifts is bound to make them happy.
Gifts from the Old Town Boutique District
For the people in your life who are fashion-forward, health conscious or just deserve something really special this holiday season, here are a few ideas from our partners in the Old Town Boutique District.
For trimming your own tree or decorating someone else’s, there are plenty of locally-flavored holiday ornaments to choose from. Here are some of Alexandria’s best local ones.
