GIFT GUIDE
The Local-est Gifts Shop small, shop local. It’s not just a catch phrase. Shopping from locally owned small businesses really does keep money here in Alexandria and makes for a stronger community. This year, Made in ALX is opening a holiday pop-up retail shop in Old Town, giving you a chance to shop from Alexandria’s very smallest businesses. Most Made in ALX partners are one- or two-person ventures, and many of these businesses are a “side hustle” by people who are keeping their day jobs — for now.
Save the Date! Hate dealing with gift wrap — or don’t have time to do it? Made in ALX is offering free gift wrapping services from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 for all your presents — even the ones you didn’t buy locally. We will be collecting donations and food to benefit ALIVE!
Made in ALX’s goal is to make it easy for people to find and purchase locally crafted goods while supporting Alexandria’s creative community. Check out the gift ideas on the following pages! All of them are available from MadeinALX.com, or you can stop by the retail store when it opens in early November at 1 Wales Alley (see map below).
Check Out the Made in ALX Pop-Up Shop
Opening Nov. 5!
November / December 2021 • alexandrialivingmagazine.com
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