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GIFT GUIDE
BY JESS WINANS
Homemade gifts may be the most
thoughtful and likely to warm
hearts during the holidays, but
some presents on people’s wish lists
just can’t be whipped up without a
little professional help.
If the next best thing to homemade
is something locally made,
then holiday shoppers are in luck.
Whether in the market for a present
oozing with local craftsmanship
or something for that hometown
cheerleader on your list—the type
who eats, drinks and wears their
Long Island pride—our gift to
you, dear readers, is this bountiful
guide to gifts made for and by Long
Islanders.
You’re welcome.
Long Island gift guide
Alegna Soap
Crafted by a Long Island mom
when her kids left for college, Alegna
Soap is a homemade soap company
that produces sugar scrubs,
bath washes and soaps. If you can’t
find a product for your friend or
loved one, you could buy them a
seat in a soapmaking class taught
in Bethpage where they leave with
a handout that includes safety instructions,
a necessary equipment
list, step-by-step instructions, soap
recipes, and over three pounds or
approximately 12 four-ounce bars
of soap. Products can be purchased
online and different types of soap
classes include a Soap Nite for an
intimate evening out with friends,
a Private Soapmaking Class, and a
Long Island Lotion-Making Class.
Alegnasoap.com. Products $5-$25.
Classes $40-$400.
Long Island Candle Factory Candle
Who doesn’t love candles? They light up our homes, top our birthday cakes and make the perfect gift for the person
who has everything. The Long Island Candle Factory has 27 different scented candles made of natural soy wax in locally
themed scents such as “Long Beach” and “Montauk Mist.” Candles can be purchased online. longislandcandlefactory.
com. $12-$22.
Screenprinted Bag
A nice gift for the person
who has it all? A
screen-printed bag with
their initials on it. It’s the
perfect lunch bag, purse or
summer tote. These customized
bags are available at
Signature Gifts in Huntington,
where they also
sell monogrammed water
bottles, totes and blankets.
147 Woodbury Rd. # G,
Huntington. signaturegiftsinc.
com. Bags $35-$150.
Imu Gifts and Accessories
This local company that sells “cultural boho-chic” bags,
jewelry and scarves was influenced by the owner, Maria’s,
pet bunny named Imu. imugifts.com. $15-$150.
Cozy Cocoon Swaddle
Not sure what to get that
person on your list with
a new bundle of joy? Try
handmade swaddle blankets
and wraps for newborns
in sweet styles such as
“Baby Bee,” “Baby Business”
and “Big-Shot Baby.”
2475 Charles Ct., North
Bellmore. cozycocoon.com
$24.95-$49.95.