Shop Small for Christmas | Phoenix West Valley
First, I want to say this has been the most incredible first year, highlighting all the fun and incredible small businesses in the West Valley.
I started growing my Instagram community in December of 2020 and have worked hard to grow this community to over 8,000 members by highlighting the Best the West has to offer and throwing six incredible events!
I am so grateful and excited for this next year!
THANK YOU for being here and sharing my content!
Now For The….
THE WEST VALLEY BUY GUIDE!
Teacher, Friend or Employee Gift Ideas
First, the items I bought for our few employees and the kids teachers
Bath Bombs
Bath Bombs from BathNutts.Farmhouse ($8 each) are made with high quality ingredients and BONUS they are freaking adorable; she has a few Christmas designs. BathNutts also sells skincare, body soaps, candles and more, all made with the highest quality ingredients, many sourced from the goat’s milk of her very own goats. These can be purchased at the storefront Screws and Sparkles in Buckeye or you can purchase them online.
Cute Coasters
I got two of these cute coasters ($9.75 each) during my Screws and Sparkles haul. They are made by @lacegraceandpeonies with marble so they are tough, high quality and beautiful!
Cute Christmas Mugs
My son’s teachers is a Rae Dunn super fan and so naturally I headed to the West Valley Mecca for Rae Dunn - @stagemefancyboutique in Peoria. Stage Me Fancy also sells items from local retailers from home decor and apparel!
Candles
Both Grungy Galz and Screws and Sparkles have delicious locally created candles!
Local Bakery/Coffee Shop Gift Cards!
Another great option to support your local communities during the gift giving season is to give a gift card to one of our amazing small bakeries! Here a few of the incredible bakeries / coffee shops in the Phoenix West Valley!
@abbiecakesco 📍 Litchfield Park - The owner is a master baker and serves up yummy beverages!
@Boyerbakery 📍Surprise - Family owned bakery that serves up the most delicious baked treats, including homemade pop tarts and the yummiest beverages!
@enroutecoffeeandtea 📍Goodyear - Enroute is the most fun coffee shop - known for their unique coffees and fun themed events. Enroute has delicious drinks and treats!
@Ebbandflow 📍Verrado - Ebb and Flow is located in downtown Verrado and it so cute and always busy - serving up so much yumminess to Buckeye!
@Thedailydrip 📍Glendale - The daily drip offers such a wide variety of items! Get great coffee, gelato, crepes , pastries. Their menu is huge and so is their location!!
@driftwoodcoffee 📍Peoria - this is a coffee shop, I haven’t been to yet but I’ve heard incredible things. Located in the heart of downtown Peoria - Driftwood Coffee is a community favorite!
AZ Tumblers
These thermos are found at The Grand Shoppe in Peoria. They keep drinks icey cold or steaming hot with fun AZ themed designs
Locally Created Gifts for Kids
Wooden Nativity Scenes | Car Ramps | Doll Houses
C & E Wooden is a newly established small business based out of the West Valley, they hand-craft wooden interactive Nativity Scenes for Children, Adorable Doll Houses and Car Ramps. Use Code: SHANELLE10 for 10% off your purchase! https://www.etsy.com/shop/CEWoodenToys
Handmade Sensory Tables
Radish Builds creates beautifully crafted sensory tables, mention Shanelle West Valley at check out and receive a snow jar with your purchase. https://www.radishbuilds.com
Play Doh Sensory Kits
Hill Kit Co based out of Verrado creates the most adorable sensory kits for children. They come in a few shapes and sizes. The kits would make great stocking stuffers or a larger kit for a gift under the tree. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HillKitCo
Cozy Baby Blankets
Both the Grand Shoppe and Grungy Galz carry cozy soft blankets for children. Grungy Galz has the sheet lady blankets that are soft and beautiful and then I bought this minky, rose designed blanket, from The Grand Shoppe for my baby. It is So Soft and Beautiful - Creator is Merilee Imagined
Swim Goggles that Don’t Pull Hair!
What is this magical, adorable creation? This local creator and her patented design are based out of Goodyear and we think these goggles make the perfect stocking stuffer! SplashSwimGoggles
Shop In-Person
The West Valley has some of the most beautiful, custom, well made Christmas Decor in all of the Land!
…and you’ll find them at any of these Local Shops or West Valley Farmer’s Markets
Screws and Sparkles located in Buckeye sells So Many unique, locally created gifts and Christmas pieces (I need one of the Christmas Cactus Tress she sells!!)
Grungy Galz located in Goodyear offers locally created Christmas candles, decor, unique gifts and more. It is also a haven for the DIYer! SO Many rare, antique items available PLUS some of the cutest clothes!
Grand Shoppe Project with two locations in Peoria is where you will find an adorable cactus piece for your out of town family, custom clothing pieces, adorable jewelry and more.
Packer Family has a new store front in Downtown Glendale that sells science kits, handmade clothes, shoes and quality wooden toys.
Stage Me Fancy located in Peoria offers a plethora of Rare Dunn, plus apparel and home decor from a few local creators!
Get Local Farmer’s Market located at Arrowhead Mall every Saturday showcases 50+ small shop vendors from food, sweet treats, children’s clothes, fresh local produce and meats to hand crafted gifts and Christmas decor. Get Local also has a market Sunday’s at Cabella’s in Glendale.
PS I Love AZ runs every Saturday at Park West, also showcasing 50+ small shop vendors from food, sweet treats, children’s clothes, fresh local produce and meats to hand crafted gifts and Christmas decor.
Verrado Farmer’s Market is every Sunday in Verrado Buckeye showcasing dozens of small shop vendors from food, sweet treats, children’s clothes, fresh local produce and meats to hand crafted gifts and Christmas decor.
Creations By Tues - Makes the above reindeer and Santa Key. Her and her husband create some of the most beautiful, well made wood work (see flag below) She also creates the cutest desert Tees. Creations by Tues gave our community a code - Use: Shanelle10 at check-out or via DM to get 10% off your purchase of any of her items found online. https://creationsbytues.com
Ladies Gift Ideas
I personally love things like massages, facials, etc as gifts for Christmas, Birthday and Mother’s Day! If you want any recommendations for
Pedicures - Spray Tans - Brow Lamination - Facials - Massages - Etc
message me and I’ll give you a local recommend and I’ll add them to this list soon!
Most of all, I hope you have the Most Merry Holiday focused on the spirit of the holidays and not just the hustle of it all. I hope it is a cherished time of memory making with loved ones, filled with some community service and a side of self care. 😉
