Gift Card Checklist

Creating a themed gift basket by pairing some smaller items together with a gift card is always a hit. Here are some gift ideas we love that are all readily available right in our local villages:

For the Beauty Enthusiast:

• A high quality set of makeup brushes and skincare products • Pair a gift card for a professional makeup application with a makeup kit • A gift card for a medical grade facial treatment or service • A package of professional shampoos & blowouts

For the Chef:

• Pair a gift card for prime meats with a bottle of red wine • Pair a gift card for imported cheeses with exotic spreads, olive oils and a cutting board • Pair a gift card for fresh fish with seasonings, lemons and a bottle of white wine • Fill a gift basket with cooking & baking utensils and a recipe book • Cooking classes!

For the Coffee Connoisseur:

• Pair bags of Holiday Blend and specialty coffees with festive mugs • Flavored syrups, sugars and toppings • Pair a gift card to one of our local coffee houses with espresso truffles & dark chocolates

For the Fitness Enthusiast:

• Pair athleisure-ware with a gift card to try a new fitness class • A stylish gym bag and stainless steel water bottle • A months membership to a gym or fitness studio

For the Overscheduled Type A's:

• A gift certificate for a Destress Day • Pair a relaxation candle with a gift card for a massage • A gift card for dinner out - no time to cook!

For the Wellness Gurus:

• Pair a gift certificate for nutritional counseling or an acupuncture session with some essential oils. • Aromatherapy candle, variety of green teas, and a set of daily affirmation cards • An assortment of clean organic hair and self-care products

Giving Gift Cards

Gift cards are always an excellent gift choice, and make great stocking stuffers. Recipients have the ability to tailor the resulting shopping spree to their own tastes. There are endless options, from the nice-to-have gift cards to favorite boutiques and restaurants, or even useful ones for services or stores that provide essential items. For your convenience, we’ve comprised a list of local businesses that offer gift cards (as well as fabulous merchandise) that will make your holiday shopping fun and done! HOME DÉCOR & SPECIALTY SHOPS:

☐ Argyle Jewelers, Babylon Village ☐ Babylon Mercantile & Cookshop, Babylon Village ☐ Drew Patrick Home, Bay Shore ☐ Eyes on Main Eyewear Boutique, Islip ☐ Gemaginations Jewelry, Brightwaters ☐ Samhal Interiors, Bay Shore ☐ Willy Nilly Trading Company, Bay Shore ENTERTAINMENT:

☐ The Argyle Theatre, Babylon Village FITNESS & DANCE:

☐ Babylon Barre, Lindenhurst ☐ Equity Reformer Studio, Babylon Village & Bay Shore ☐ Fitness Incentive, Babylon Village ☐ Positions Dance, Babylon Village SPECIALTY FOOD MARKETS:

☐ Babylon Bean, Babylon Village ☐ Babylon Bean North, North Babylon ☐ Bay Shore Bean, Bay Shore ☐ Cool Beans, West Sayville ☐ Dean’s Seafood Market, Bay Shore ☐ Frank & Maria’s Italian Market, Bay Shore ☐ Manhattan Sweets Boutique Bakery, Islip HAIR & SKIN:

☐ Beauty Mark Spa, East Islip ☐ Deep Blue Med Spa, Babylon Village ☐ Drew Patrick Spa, Bay Shore ☐ Incentives Organic Salon & Spa, Babylon Village ☐ Village Salon & Spa, West Islip HEALTH & WELLNESS:

☐ Drew Patrick Spa, Bay Shore ☐ Healthcare Wellness Center, Bay Shore ☐ Welcome Mat Yoga and Wellness, Islip RESTAURANTS:

☐ Argyle Grill, Babylon Village ☐ Barrique Kitchen and Wine Bar, Babylon Village ☐ Captain Bill’s, Bay Shore ☐ Changing Times Sports Bar & Grille, Bay Shore ☐ Da Noi, Islip ☐ Flour Shoppe Café, Bay Shore ☐ George Martin’s Strip Steak, Great River ☐ Goldy’s Gems, Bay Shore ☐ ITA Kitchen, Bay Shore ☐ La Famiglia, Babylon Village ☐ The LakeHouse, Bay Shore ☐ Mary Carroll’s Irish Pub, Babylon Village ☐ Molto Vino, Babylon Village ☐ Pecado Mexican, Bay Shore ☐ Post Office Café, Babylon Village ☐ Primi Italian Steakhouse, West Islip ☐ Salt & Barrel, Bay Shore ☐ Tula Kitchen, Bay Shore ☐ View, Oakdale