Get ready to sleigh your holiday shopping! Our eleventh annual, locally curated, mom-approved Holiday Gift Guide is here—and it’s bursting with incredible finds from our favorite businesses throughout Fairfield County and beyond. Whether you’re checking off everyone on your list or treating yourself (we won’t tell!), this guide makes it easy, fun, and festive.
Let’s make this season extra special by shopping small, supporting local makers, and celebrating the community we love. Dive in, discover your new favorite gifts, and spread the holiday cheer! And a big shout-out to our amazing sponsors who help make this magic happen.
REMEMBER WHENEVER
Looking for a meaningful gift that will make your family cry happy tears this holiday season Remember Whenever might just have the perfect surprise that’s already hiding in your closet. You know those boxes of old photos, VHS tapes from the kids’ first steps, and your parents’ vinyl records that they haven’t been able to listen to in forever? This local Fairfield County service turns all that nostalgic “clutter” into digital treasures your family can actually enjoy again. Owner Paul Schneider and his team come right to your door, pick up everything, and work their magic using professional equipment that brings faded memories back to life. Imagine surprising your mom with a digital slideshow of her childhood photos, or showing your kids home videos they’ve never been able to watch because who owns a VCR anymore? It’s the kind of gift that keeps giving long after the holidays are over – and honestly, it’s something most of us would never get around to doing ourselves. Plus, you’ll finally have a good reason to clean out that hall closet!
Featured Gift: Family Media Digitization Services
Receive 10% off all orders until December 24, 2025 (bulk discounts up to 30% off) with the mention of Fairfield County Mom.
BROOCHEX
At Broochex, every piece is handmade by artisan Marina with a focus on detail, quality, and timeless style. From custom-embroidered brooches and statement pins to elegant beaded handbags and crocheted bracelets, each design is created to add a touch of joy to everyday life. Crafted from fine materials like glass beads, rhinestones, silk, and eco-leather, these unique accessories make unforgettable gifts—whether you’re treating yourself or someone special.
Featured Gift: Modern handcrafted brooches, pins, and beaded bags.
Receive 20% off using the code GIFT20.
BARE LIFE
Indulge your taste buds this winter with Bare Life’s Dairy Free & Organic Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix! Nothing says it’s the most wonderful time of the year like a hot cocoa mugful of refreshing peppermint and velvety chocolate! Made with six simple, allergen-friendly, and sustainably sourced ingredients, including peppermint essential oils for flavor, this treat is the perfect, delicious addition to your kitchen or holiday gift list. To enjoy, simply add the mix to hot water or your favorite plant-based milk for this dairy-free, gluten-free, organic, and soy-free treat!
Featured Gift: Seasonal Hot Cocoa Mixes
Receive 15% off using the code FCM15.
FIG FOR KIDS
Fig For Kids is a modern brand of everyday basics for today’s kids and teens. Made from organic cotton and manufactured in Europe, their styles are made to last and are a luxurious first layer for your child’s daily wear. All products are certified nontoxic and eco-friendly options for families that are mindful about low-tox living. With styles that are colorful and bright, and as fun to wear as they are to shop for, they offer an alternative to the big box polyester basics that are harmful to growing bodies. With each purchase, you support 1% for the planet initiatives to give back to environmental organizations fighting to save the planet. This holiday season, make the switch to sustainable fashion that is better for your kids and the planet.
Featured Gift: Girls & Boys Underwear Bundles
Receive 25% off all orders with the code Holiday25 through December 31, 2025.
SEVEN CONTINENTS
Discover the perfect holiday gift from Seven Continents, a one-woman home fragrance brand out of Ansonia, CT. Each product is hand-poured with clean, California Prop 65-compliant ingredients inspired by destinations around the world. This year’s featured scent, Christmas Morning in Austria, evokes cozy holiday markets with orange peel, cinnamon, fir, and clove. All holiday scents are available as candles and stocking stuffer favorites — mini sprays, car diffusers, wax melts, and mini candles — handcrafted to bring a touch of wanderlust to every space.
Featured Gift: Holiday Collection Candles and Car Diffusers
Receive 20% off the Holiday Collection with code FAIRFIELDMOMS.
ALCHEMY, THE SALON
Alchemy, The Salon, has been voted best in town for haircuts and color multiple times since opening in 2018. O
Featured Gift: A Signature Haircut and Blowout with Gabrielle
BRIDGEWATER CHOCOLATE
Bridgewater Chocolate makes handmade, generously sized, premium chocolate confections, including award-winning toffees, pecan and almond tortels, caramels, peanut butter patties, truffles, and more. All are hand-packaged in their signature hinged box, complete with a hand-tied gold bow. Bridgewater Chocolate makes the perfect gift for the holidays and any occasion when an ultimate expression of gratitude is needed. You can easily shop online or at any of the locations in Brookfield, Westport, or West Hartford, CT.
Featured Gift: Bridgewater Assortment
GIGGLES AND GLITTER
Giggles and Glitter celebrates the magic of childhood with handpicked clothing, gifts, and accessories for kids and families. This holiday season, discover our festive outfits, matching sets, and cheerful accessories designed to make every celebration special. Each piece is crafted from high-quality materials made to last, so your favorite looks can be loved, worn, and passed down. Shop local and share the joy of giving with thoughtful finds that bring smiles to little ones and parents alike.
Featured Gift: Holiday Outfits, Matching Sets, and Festive Accessories for Kids & Families
Receive 15% off your order through December 31, 2025, using code FCMOM2025.
FELTMAN BROTHERS
If you’re looking for classic holiday clothing for your little one, look no further! Feltman Brothers has the most enchanting dress, featuring a crisp white base with intricate red smocking across the bodice, creating a look that feels both traditional and festive. The hand-embroidered floral details and delicate puff sleeves trimmed in red bring that classic holiday touch. It’s the perfect blend of heirloom quality and joyful celebration.
Featured Gift: Girls Holiday Garden Dress
MASSAGE ENVY FAIRFIELD
Holiday stress? Not this year! Step into the season relaxed, radiant, and ready with Massage Envy Fairfield. Their massage, facial, and stretch sessions help you recharge and reveal your best glow — just in time for the festivities. Treat yourself or check someone special off your list — because everyone deserves to shine this season!
Featured Gift: Gift Card
Receive a $20 promo card with every $100 in gift cards purchased or $40 when you purchase $150 or more through December 31, 2025.
ARTNLETTERS.COM
Spark a child’s imagination with a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted print by New York Times best-selling children’s book illustrator, and Westport native, Jacqueline Rogers, from Art’n Letters. Each custom name or word is brought to life with adventurous animals, imps, and fairies in playful scenes—perfect for nurseries and playrooms. An unforgettable gift, Jackie’s art celebrates whimsy and joy while adding a personal, colorful touch to a child’s space. Whether custom names, capital letters, or ABC prints, Jackie’s art will be cherished always.
Featured Gift: Child Name Print
Use the code MOMShareTheART25 and receive 10% off your first order.
RILEY VOLVO CARS STAMFORD
Riley Volvo Cars Stamford has been family-owned and operated since 1959, bringing Fairfield County the safest car a family can own or lease. The 2026 Volvo XC90 B5 Ultra has more safety technology than ever, paired with refreshed, simple yet luxurious styling, making this SUV the SMARTER choice for your family. With Harmon Kardon Premium Sound System, front seat ventilation, head-up display, and more features, elevate your everyday journey.
Featured Gift: 2026 XC90 B5 Ultra
Eligible A-Plan customers receive a rebate of up to $1,500, and eligible Affinity customers receive a rebate of up to $2,000. Customers are eligible for A-Plan or Affinity rebates; they cannot be combined.
SHADY LADY
Once you try on a Shady Lady hat, you won’t wear another. They are quickly taking over the female hat market as the only company making hats to fit a woman’s head. Shady Sport Hats are made from a lightweight, sweat-wicking, quick-dry material that makes them perfect for running or working out. These hats feature the signature Shady Lady smaller dome and brim, better fitting a woman’s head, with an adjustable back closure for a custom fit. Shady Lady is available online and in over 50 stores and boutiques nationwide. They have been on the must-have list in Esquire, Life & Style, and Intouch Magazines, and have been featured on Good Morning America. Besides making the best hats, they also give back a percentage of their profits each year to help clean up beaches in CT and keep them healthy for all to enjoy.
Featured Gift: Black Shady Sport Hat
Receive 15% off your purchase with the code FAIRFIELDMOMS.
BE CHOCOLAT
BE Chocolat – sweet, minty, and perfectly giftable – BE Chocolat’s Candy Cane Tube ($20) mixes the best Belgian white and dark chocolate from Callebaut with a colorful candy cane crunch. From the 2025 Best of Gold Coast winner for Best Chocolate Shop in Fairfield County, this seasonal favorite is available at BE Chocolat in Fairfield, CT, McArdle’s Floral & Garden Design in Greenwich, CT, or online.
Featured Gift: Candy Cane Tube
SKIFOOD LLC
SkiFood is a fun-loving clothing brand that brings ski culture to life through playful characters and clever mountain lingo. From “Turnz the Turkey” carving down the slopes to designs inspired by classic ski-school terms like “pizza” and “french fry,” each piece captures the joy and humor of the mountain lifestyle. Perfect for cozy winter days, holiday gatherings, or your next snowy getaway, SkiFood apparel keeps the spirit of the slopes alive all season long. Made with soft, high-quality fabrics and designed to make everyone smile, it’s the perfect gift for snow lovers and anyone who wants to stay warm and cozy. SkiFood brings warmth, laughter, and a touch of slope-side style to the holidays — available online and in select local stores across Connecticut.
Featured Gift: Pizza-French Fry Hoodie
Receive 15% off your purchase with the code FFLDMOMS.
MANTA SLEEP
Manta Sleep offers the world’s most effective noise-blocking system! Traditional white noise machines are designed to sit on your nightstand, creating a weak sound barrier that noise can bypass. The Manta White Noise Machine is designed to be placed near the noise source, so sound waves can disperse, creating an impenetrable sound shield that blocks noise before it reaches you. Most white noise machines also have on-speaker controls — so they sit on your nightstand, where they’re ineffective at blocking noise. Manta White Noise Machine’s tactile, easy-to-use bedside control pad lets you place your speaker near the noise source for unmatched noise-blocking — and remotely control it from bed. Your control pad enables you to control your machine from up to 32 feet away — so you can put the speaker where it’s most effective and still remotely adjust it from bed. Manta White Noise Machine features 15 meticulously crafted, gapless sounds to create a seamless sound shield with lifelike audio — so you stay in a deep sleep without interruptions. Choose from white, pink, or brown noise, soothing fan sounds, or calming nature sounds. Enjoy rich, deep sound quality with a wide frequency range that flawlessly masks unwanted noise.
Featured Gift: Manta White Noise Machine
MILFORD MED SPA & WELLNESS
Give the gift of glow this holiday season with Milford Med Spa & Wellness, a women-owned medical spa led by The Alchemista, Dr. Courtney Holmes, APRN, known for blending science, beauty, and genuine care. This year’s featured gift is a Milford Med Spa Gift Card, perfect for anyone who deserves radiant skin, relaxation, or support with whole-person wellness. Gift card recipients can choose from facials, Botox or Dysport, filler, IV drips, GLP-1 medical weight-loss programs, body sculpting, expert perimenopause and menopause care, and more. Under the guidance of The Alchemista and her skilled team of injectors and wellness clinicians, every visit feels personal, supportive, and results-driven. Treat someone you love (or yourself!) to a bit of luxury that transforms confidence, energy, and well-being long after the holidays.
