Tis’ the season for holiday shopping! As the holidays get closer and closer the gifts begin to pile up. This season, #ShopSmall. On November 24, American Express encourages holiday shoppers to support their local small businesses. Small Business Saturday is an annual holiday shopping tradition that celebrates our favorite local small businesses. Since its start in 2010, the campaign has made communities stronger, customers happier, and small businesses more successful.
There is something unique about small businesses that provide customers with a more personalized and enjoyable shopping experience. Whether it be the friendly owner, the welcoming staff, or the outstanding products and services, the city of Philadelphia thrives off these small businesses. When we support our local community we all thrive.
Philly PR Girl urges shoppers to visit their local boutiques, mom-and-pop shops, food trucks, etc this SBS. Because there are so many small businesses we took the time to list some of our favorites in the Philadelphia and surrounding areas. We hope you make it a point to shop locally this holiday season.
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Moxie Blue – 205 Race Street
- Moxie Blue Salon, located at 205 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA, is a full-service salon and one of the first businesses to open in the commercial space in the new Bridge on Race building in Old City. This season, Moxie Blue Salon is featuring their very own Holiday Store! The Moxie Blue Holiday Store is the perfect chance to pick up a holiday gift, or stock up for yourself! The store features discounts and special pricing on the Gentleman’s Cut, HydraFacial package, Blowout packs, and gift card bonuses.
Liberty and Lace – 4390 Main Street
- Liberty & Lace, located at 4390 Main St, Philadelphia, PA, is bringing modern bridal style to Manayunk this fall 2018. Founded by the women behind Manayunk’s The Wall Cycling Studio, Liberty & Lace is a new bridal boutique where women will not only feel excited to search for their perfect gown, but empowered by the incredibly detail-oriented female owners. For their first holiday season in business, Liberty & Lace is holding a “White Weekend,” November 23 to 25. Book an appointment to take advantage of discounted shipping and 20% off retail and bridal accessories, and each new L&L bride gets a gift with purchase! Spots are going fast – book your appointment before they’re gone.
Beau Institute – 2000 Academy Drive
- Beau Institute has been a leader in the permanent makeup industry for more than 25 years. Based in South Jersey, Beau Institute specializes in both executing and training in permanent makeup, areola tattooing, scar camouflage, scalp tattooing, and microblading. With a focus on creating a personalized and exclusive experience for each client, each procedure is customised for every person who walks through the door. Beau Institute also tailors training courses to help navigate the options in this exciting and diverse profession.
Contour Body Studio – 2930 Jasper Street
- This Friday only, all services are 50% off! That’s right, ALL services. PLUS all in-studio products will be 50% off too! Remember, this is a one day sale that ends midnight on Friday. You won’t want to miss these savings! To claim offer, use code “BLKFRIDAY” during checkout. For products, you must come in the studio for purchase. This offer can be used an unlimited amount of times on Black Friday. On Saturday, also receive a free fat burner wrap with any purchase.
The Wall Cycling Studio – 107 Cotton Street
- The Wall Cycling Studio, located at 107 Cotton Street in Manayunk, is a staple in Philadelphia’s fitness scene. The indoor cycling and barre studio is celebrating the holidays with sales from November 23 to 25. These sales will be big as a thank-you to their dedicated fans – but you’ll have to follow them on Instagram to know what they are! The Wall will be posting all their deals on Facebook, Instagram , and via email. Email Kellie@thewallcycling.com to be added to their email list, and keep an eye out for these killer deals!
City Hydration – 1315 Walnut Street
- City Hydration is Philly’s first award-winning iV vitamin lounge. From hangovers to energy infusions, they’ll have you feeling great in one session! To get you through the holidays, City Hydration is offering $25 off of any vitamin infusion of your choice on SBS! They’re even throwing in a free dose of B12 (the potent energy vitamin!) to get you energized and back at it in no time at all.
Luminous Chiropractic – 1315 Walnut Street
- Luminous Chiropractic is a boutique wellness practice located in Center City. The owner, Dr. Casey utilizes the most advanced technology available. With an x-ray machine on site she is able to diagnose where the problem is quickly with precision. For the holiday season, Luminous Chiropractic is offering a discounted initial exam and first adjustment for $150.00. Regularly valued at $225.00. Take advantage of this offer and give the gift of health and healing to a loved one or treat yourself to the most comprehensive back exam in the city. Say Philly PR Girl sent ya!
Food – While you are out shopping stop to get some fuel.
Brickwall – 1213 Sansom Street
- Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room wants to treat you to dinner on Friday, November 23. The team at Brickwall Tavern knows on Black Friday, you can spend your money on a lot of things, but they don’t want you to spend it on a great meal. Between 5 and 10 p.m., Brickwall Tavern is offering a “Don’t Buy Brickwall” menu to everyone who walks through their doors, which includes one appetizer and one entrée per person (dine-in only). Come with your friends, family, or whoever you love – whether it’s your first time at Brickwall Tavern or your thousandth. The season of giving starts at Brickwall!
Porta – 1216 Chestnut Street
- On Friday, November 23, Porta Philadelphia will be opening their doors at 7 a.m. and serving Black Friday Brunch until noon. The Black Friday menu will include three brand new, limited edition menu items: a Stuffed Bagel $10 (ham, Parmigiano Reggiano, cream cheese, and shallots), an Everything Cornetto $7 (puff pastry, poppy seeds, onion, garlic), and a homemade Pop Tart $8 (lemon curd and thyme, cherry, or brown sugar). The kitchen will also be serving three pizzas: Marinara, Margherita, and Meatball. Porta will resume their weekday lunch menu at noon.
Yakitori Boy – 211 N 11th Street
- Unwind after a long day of Black Friday shopping at Philadelphia’s first izakaya and premier karaoke lounge, Yakitori Boy! Yakitori Boy’s Happy Hour specials run from 5 to 7 p.m. and includes select yakitori skewers and sushi rolls as low as $4, plus $6 cocktails, $6 wine, and $5 draft beers. The karaoke lounge is open from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m. so you can Eat, Drink, and Sing all night long.
Indian Grill – 114 Chestnut Street
- Black Friday shopping can be stressful, that’s why stopping for a delicious lunch during your shopping endeavors is important. The Indian Grill wants to help you recharge yourself for lunch amid your Old City travels. If you feel overwhelmed after the long day you’ve already had and don’t want to have to pick just one item from their menu, try the Tandoori Mixed Grill! For only $22.95, the Tandoori Mixed Grill is a combination of Tandoori Chicken, Seekh Kabab, Shrimp Tandoori, Boti Kabab, Fish, and your choice of Chicken Tikka or Chicken Malai Kababso. By ordering this delicious dish, you don’t have stress about choosing just one dish!
Giving Tuesday
Action Wellness – 3901 Market Street
- If you’re shopping for holiday gifts online, you can give back to Action Wellness, too. Go to smile.amazon.com, select Action Wellness as your charity, and shop as you usually would. You’ll get your holiday gifts, and Action Wellness will receive a small portion of your total. You can also support Action Wellness and their mission to offer those living with chronic disease supportive services by donating on their website.
The Attic Youth Center – 255 S 16th Street
- This fall, The Attic Youth Center celebrated their 25th anniversary as Philadelphia’s only agency exclusively serving the city’s LGBTQ youth. You can help The Attic provide free programs, services, and activities for our youth by donating on their website. You can also give back to The Attic by sponsoring an event, performance, dinner and more.
