Here’s How To Support Local When Shopping For Christmas

As we enter the silly season and the countdown to Christmas begins, we wanted to reinvigorate people’s passion for supporting local businesses.

We have so many incredible local businesses throughout the Central Coast region, boasting online or physical shops with a range of amazing gift ideas to spoil your loved ones this Christmas.

So, to inspire you to keep shopping small on the Central Coast, we’ve pulled together a guide to the local businesses that are packed with unique presents.

They’ll not only impress your nearest and dearest this Christmas but leave you feeling warm for continuing to #supportlocal.

Some of these businesses even offer our Coasties Card Members exclusive discounts. Not a member yet? Join here.

For Unique Homewares

Running out of Woy Woy on the Peninsula is Rubys Home Store that is popular with people all over Australia. That’s because this online shop is packed to the rafters with the most unique homewares. Perfect for our coastal lifestyle is their Coastal Range but if you’re looking for gifts for your British pals, they have a fantastic British range as well.

Our Coasties Card Members are also eligible to receive 10% off your purchases, check here for details.

For the person who has it all

We all have those people in our lives who are seemingly impossible to buy for. *Eye roll* This year you are in luck. In a collaborative effort, local photographers, artists and artisans have come together to set up the Art Fair at Avoca Scout Hall.

Here you can find a selection of art, photography and gifts perfect for Christmas. And timing couldn’t be better, with the Fair running on 10-11 December.

For those wanting convenience

Look no further than the Chapman Building. Your convenient one-stop shop in Wyong. The Chapman Building is home to a number of great retailers including Scout & Trader where Coasties Card Members will receive 10% off purchases. Here you will find a selection of homewares, candles, books, baby goods and a range suitable for just about everyone on your list.

House of Ellery is just around the corner which has a selection of gift ideas from dried flower arrangements, fresh flowers, candles, craft kits and workshop vouchers for their array of crafty and ever-popular workshops. In-store purchases for Coasties Card Members will also score you 5% off.

You can grab yourself a hit of caffeine from Justine’s Coffee Bar to fuel you for the day, if you flash your Coasties Card you can get 10% off. For something more substantial, stop in at Korean friend chicken favourite, Chick’n.

Other shops located within this precinct include Lovinn’ Lime, Wyong Thai Massage, The Overlander, the Marshmallow Co and many more!

For the Active Kids

We can’t go past the gorgeous range available from Lava Tribe. This local online retailer has beautiful pieces for your active little go-getters. Tried and tested by my active 5 year old, we can vouch for the quality, comfort, practicality, durability and cuteness of these little sets.

So if you have an active kid, Lava Tribe have you covered for sizes 4-14. If you’re a Coasties Card Member and spend over $79 you will also get a nice 20% discount.

For Your Bestie 

It’s universally understood that candles are the best gift of all time. Everyone can always do with a new candle. Level it up though and go for a Lomani & Co candle.

Created here on the Coast with coconut wax, their creator, Mel, has her eye on the range not just burning cleaner, but the designs being pretty as a picture as well. What’s more, 10% off purchases for our Coasties Card Members.

For The Budding Chef

Our friends at SecondLife Recrafted have the most incredible range of repurposed timber products for your kitchen. And they have these epic little gift packs that would put a smile on the face of just about anyone (hint hint).

A great option for those who love to entertain – their platters and boards are the perfect way to impress the guests.

You can check the Coasties Card deal here, as if you have a membership they’ll give you 10% off.

For a One-Stop for Everything 

If you’ve left it to the last minute, alas, you’ll be okay if you visit Goddess by the Sea in Ettalong Beach.

You’ll find a gift for every family, friend and associate in this pretty shop. Seriously, there’s homewares, quirky gifts, kidswear, womens clothing, jewellery and toys, and everything in between.

Did we mention the discount on offer for Coasties Card Members? Well, here you’ll get 10% off.

For the Ocean Lover

Launching only recently and equipped with accessories designed to suit the ultimate Coasties lifestyle, it is no wonder this is on our list. Ocean Dwellers has a range of beach accessories suitable for the young and old and in celebration of their launch, they are happy to be offering our Coasties Card Members 10% off online orders.

Find the details here.

For a Slice of Colour & Brightness 

If you haven’t had the chance to step inside Jas + Simone in Long Jetty, do yourself a favour and start heading in that direction. The moment you walk in the door you will be pleasantly smacked in the face with the most wonderful of colour palettes. Dresses, cushions, manchester, the healthiest looking indoor plants, candles and so much more.

They even have some super cute, locally painted gift cards. And once again, a discount on offer for Coasties Card Members who will receive 10% off.

For Some New Threads

While you’re in Long Jetty, stop in and pay a visit to Kloth Industries. Here you will find the perfect gift for the ladies in your life with a large range of clothing, jewellery, accessories and shoes – you can definitely tick some people off that list.

And save yourself 10% off your purchases by simply flashing your Coasties Card in-store.

In starting this article I wasn’t planning on it being focused on businesses who offer incredible discounts to our Coasties Card Members and was actually blown away to see the amount of savings available simply within this article.

It is a testament to the many businesses who are willing to help locals #supportlocal and save while doing it.

What an incredible community we have! Let’s get shopping, tick off that list. Merry Christmas to all.

Coasties Card membership is $25 a year and unlocks savings in 165 local businesses on the Central Coast. Not a member? Join here!