Beauty & Shopping
When you’re doing your holiday shopping this year, try sourcing some (or a lot) of your gifts from local shops. You’ll be helping the local economy tremendously and keeping the fun, weird vibe we love so much in Dayton.
For adventure lovers (or just people who love to spend time outdoors):
Base Camp
This shop has everything you need to make some great memories exploring the great outdoors. From adventure gear to things you’ll need camping to birdwatching binoculars and other items you can use in your own backyard, Base Camp has so many great gifts right here in Dayton.
Don’t want to leave your house? You don’t have to! They have a fantastic website.
Learn more about Base Camp’s origins.
For pet lovers (or find gifts for your own pets):
Wild Whiskers
Find tons of great, high quality pet products at Wild Whiskers. They have top brands that are natural and even have items for pets with allergies and other health concerns. And the toys are durable and so fun.
Don’t want to leave your house? Sit, stay, and shop away on their website.
For your friends who love cute, practical gifts:
Pink Moon Goods
Pink Moon Goods has so many unique items you can’t find anywhere else that are beautiful, sustainable, and still very practical items for your home and life. They have cleaning items from around the world, food storage including Weck jars, gardening tools, seeds, stationary, toys for kids, jewelry, and so much more. Get your friends substantial items they’ll use for the rest of their lives at Pink Moon Goods.
Don’t want to leave your house? Find unique gifts on their awesome website.
Learn more about Pink Moon Goods’ mission and origin.
Reduce & Reuse Refillery
In addition to a fantastic refill station, you can find so many great gifts your friends will love at Reduce & Reuse Refillery. Find beauty items, home goods, candles, cleaning items, and more at either their downtown shop or inside Maraluna in Oakwood.
Don’t want to leave your house? Find great, practical gifts on their website (AND they offer local delivery!).
Maraluna
The best advice I have for shopping at Maraluna is to walk into this shop and pick a corner and work your way around the entire store. You won’t want to miss a single thing here. They source their items from all over the world, and so many things they sell I have never seen anywhere else. My personal favorite is their earring wall. I could spend an hour just looking at every one!
Don’t want to leave your house? Shop the whole world at Maraluna’s online shop.
For a plant parent (or someone looking for their next plant victims – RIP):
Luna Gifts & Botanicals
Walking into Luna is a magical step into some sort of urban succulent forest. They have all kinds of house plants and plenty of vessels to house them. They also sell beautiful gift items for everyone. I have found so many amazing gifts here!
For white elephant parties, your coworkers, dog sitters, funniest friends, cool aunt, or anyone in Dayton:
Heart Mercantile
This shop is stocked to the edges with incredible finds that will make your friends feel very seen and understood. There’s something for everyone, plus greeting cards, Dayton-themed shirts, ornaments, and so, so, so much more. Shopping at Heart is an experience and a half!
Don’t want to leave your house? You’re missing half the fun but check out Heart’s apparel and more on their website.
For vinyl collectors:
Dayton’s abundance of record stores is your chance to be the best gift giver ever at your next gift exchange:
For wine lovers:
Wine makes a great gift and Dayton has plenty of wine shops to check out:
For more places to find great wine in Dayton, read more here.
This year, we’ve heard from so many local, brick-and-mortar shops around Dayton that they are facing some serious challenges. Shopping local is such a great way to keep your dollars in your community. Plus, you’re gifting items your loved ones can’t get anywhere else. It’s a win-win!
What are your favorite shops in Dayton? Let me know! For more gift ideas, check out last year’s gift guide.
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