The Gift-Giver’s Guide
With Chanukah around the corner, here’s a little gift-giving SOS.
Robyn Spizman Gerson is a New York Times best-selling author of many books, including “When Words Matter Most.” She is also a communications professional and well-known media personality, having appeared often locally on “Atlanta and Company” and nationally on NBC’s “Today” show. For more information go to www.robynspizman.com.
With Chanukah around the corner, here’s a little gift-giving SOS. At the heart of gift-giving is a reminder that a gift is more than just a present. It’s an opportunity to say thank you, I love you and to put a piece of yourself in the thought behind it. No one needs another dust collector, so here are some creative ideas to get you started.
Give A Fruitful Gift: The Fruit Company is nationally known for elegant, premium fruit and delicious gifts as well as organic options. Freshly harvested, irresistible hand-sorted fruit is beautifully presented with the utmost care to detail. You’ll find a wonderful selection of kosher-certified gifts, perfect for celebrating Chanukah, saying thank you, celebrating business relationships, and much more. With more than 75 years of exceptional fruit growing experience and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can give confidently, knowing your gift will always feature an abundance of the very finest produce. The fruits of your gift-giving efforts are bound to be appreciated. www.TheFruitCompany.com
Terrific Toys for Girls and Boys: Gift-giving is magical at Learning Express, a customer service-focused toy store located in Buckhead. Enjoy their Chanukah gift and toy selection of stickers, books, dreidels and games. Suggestions include Kidoozie, ™ a pop-up basketball game that packs into a pocket carrying case, creativity art kits, plus the hottest glam craze of sequined purses, book bags and accessories. Enjoy this one-stop toy shop with complimentary gift wrap to make the holidays happy for kids, grandkids, friends and others. www.learningexpress.com/stores/atlanta-buckhead
A Purposeful Present: For a gift that keeps on giving, Packed with Purpose is filled with meaning and mission. Some of the kosher offerings include Cooper Street Cookies in partnership with Jewish Vocational Services to employ adults with special needs; brownie and cookie mixes and spices from Women’s Bean Project; granola bars from Lola Granola and This Bar Saves Lives; along with many other choices. Packed with Purpose will also customize kosher gift boxes on request for your gift-giving wishes. www.packedwithpurpose.gifts
Boombox Gifts: If you’re a new parent, a photo buff, having a mitzvah, or if you serve as the family historian, ready to preserve the family’s treasured photographs, listen up. You’ll love creating a Boombox memory box, where you and your guests upload up to 150 photos and meaningful messages to a private web page. Then sit back as your photographs are custom-designed and printed on 5-by-7-inch cards and placed into your choice of boxes. Your custom Boombox arrives beautifully boxed and filled with picture-perfect memories. www.boomboxgifts.com
Judaica Corner: This local gift store has been serving Jewish Atlanta for more than 30 years, offering an exquisite selection of Judaica, giftware, ritual items and books. A popular resource for Chanukah gifting located at 2185 Briarcliff Road, or call 404-636-2473. www.facebook.com/judaicacorneratl
Flower Power: Chive features gift, home décor and an array of items online, including elegant and stylish vases, both classic and contemporary, which make flower arranging and entertaining fun. Check out its wonderful selection of innovative gifts. www.chive.com
Kudzu for You: Looking for unique gift ideas? Kudzu & Company in Sandy Springs offers 15,000 square feet of contemporary furnishings with a creative selection of fine antiques and beautiful accessories, home décor items and more. It’s an eclectic treasure trove for your gift-giving needs. www.kudzuandcompany.com
ModernTribe.com: Modern Tribe is a colorful Jewish online gift store filled with creative Judaica gifts, from whimsical and stunning menorahs to Chanukah party gear, clever accessories, baby gifts and toys. These are cool Jewish products that are ideal for your holiday shopping. www.moderntribe.com
Cooking It Up Kosher: By popular demand, food blogger Miriam Pascal’s cookbook features recipes that are wholesome yet elegant, adventurous yet doable – and fun! “Real Life Kosher Cooking” (Mesorah Publications, November 2017), presents easy and unforgettable recipes you’ll want to make again and again. www.amazon.com
Calling All Girls: American Girl in Atlanta celebrates girls’ interests with engaging products and experiences designed just for them. Located at Atlanta’s premier North Point Mall, the 12,000-square-foot retail site features a fabulous world where girls and their family members and friends can experience American Girl products, treat their doll to a new look in the Doll Hair Salon, visit the Bistro and celebrate special occasions. www.americangirl.com/retail, or call 1-877-247-5223.
L’Chaim: Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits has you covered for Chanukah. Kosher classics such as Rashi or Barkan wines make wonderful additions, as well as kosher vodkas like Absolut and Chopin. Sign up for the Tower Card list for monthly discounts. In a hurry? Order online and pick it up in store at their two locations, on Piedmont Road and Buford Highway. www.TowerWineSpirits.com
You Name It: You’ll love Frecklebox.com and the wonderful selection of personalized gifts for kids, from storybooks to puzzles and custom placemats. The personalized coloring and activity books with your child’s name throughout are favorites for creative kids. Check out my most recent Frecklebox books that can feature your child’s name: “The Hug Book” storybook, “Why I’m Thankful” and the “Colorful Counting Book” coloring books. www.frecklebox.com
A Passion for Fashion: Rhinestones colorfully spell out anything you’d like, from names to initials on hoodies, t-shirts and stylish apparel from Just Jen. Teens and all ages love these one-of-a-kind gifts that personalize and share your gift recipient’s love of a sport, city or even your very own zip code. Add a child or infant’s name for a onesie and enjoy the endless possibilities for gift-giving online at Just Jen. www.justjen.com
A Rainy-Day Gift: Rain won’t spoil the day if you have on hand a few designer umbrellas that keep you dry. Check out ShedRain’s selection including the UnbelievaBrella reversable umbrella or the e-Motion umbrella, a battery-powered umbrella that can be recharged with a connector included in the handle, with one charge lasting a full 150 openings and closings. www.shedrain.com
It’s Fragile: For more than 20 dedicated years, Fragile has been a popular gift store destination in Sandy Springs specializing in fine china, crystal, home décor items, a beautiful selection of baby gifts and presents for all occasions. Discover the latest items for elegant as well as casual entertaining at Fragile. www.fragilegifts.com
Give A Together Gift: Calling all parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta creatively presents educational programs and imaginative exhibits for young children. The museum’s mission is to spark imagination and inspire discovery for all children through the power of play. With six permanent learning zones consisting of bright, hands-on exhibits, the museum supports inventive play-based exploration and experiential learning. Visit www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org
Robyn Spizman Gerson is a New York Times best-selling author of many books, including “When Words Matter Most.” She is also a communications professional and well-known media personality, having appeared often locally on “Atlanta and Company” and nationally on NBC’s “Today” show. For more information go to www.robynspizman.com.
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- gift guide
- Robyn Spizman Gerson
- Children's museum of Atlanta
- The Fruit Company
- Learning Express
- Packed with Purpose
- Boombox Gifts
- Judaica Corner
- Chive
- Kudzu
- Modern Tribe
- Real Life Kosher Cooking
- Miriam Pascal
- American Girl
- Tower Beer
- Wine & Spirits’
- Frecklebox
- Just Jen
- ShedRain
- Fragile Gifts
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