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2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE - SHOP SMALL - SHOP LOCAL

STRONGER TOGETHER!

Being a Small business owner is no easy feat. For me, it’s not about job security; it’s about building something. I started my FIT4MOM business 9 1/2 years ago; even survived the pandemic. Not easy! It takes grit, it takes perseverance, it takes will, it takes energy - but in the end, it's all worth it. I get to make a difference in my area. I touch lives, I create jobs, I strengthen the community, I provide a passion that can't be matched. And thank goodness, I am not alone on this roller coaster journey of owning my own business. I am surrounded by amazing human beings that work hard, hustle, and also have an impact on others on a daily basis. I am highlighting them in our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide -- all your gift giving ideas can be found in one place -- check it out.

When you shop small you are supporting a family. You are helping a little girl to attend extra curricular classes, you're helping a little boy fulfill his dreams of operating an excavator or driving a firetruck (ok, it may only be a toy, but it's still a dream!), you're helping a mom make a house a home, you're helping a dad to spend more time with his family........ the impact is endless. It's a ripple like no other.

Local entrepreneurs bring a unique flavor to the area. So please consider these amazing business owners as you contemplate your holiday shopping list. Your purchase is the greatest gift a small business owner could wish for!

I'd like to thank all of our spectacular entrepreneurs for working hard to make a difference. YOU ARE SEEN!

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FIT4MOM SouthWest NoVa - Lorton, Springfield, Burke, Woodbridge, Kingstowne - Shannon Slayer, Owner

WORKOUTS CREATED BY MOMS, FOR MOMS - our team is ready for YOU, mama!

FIT4MOM offers pre and postnatal health, wellness, and fitness programs for every stage of motherhood. All of our programs were created by moms for moms to provide Strength in Motherhood®. Grab your first class free here - gift cards, unlimited memberships, and class passes available.

Like and follow on social media: FB & IG @fit4momsouthwestnova

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Karim Counseling - Sultana Karim, Owner

At Karim Counseling Services, PLLC, I specialize in working with adults who struggle with their mental health during pregnancy and postpartum, infertility and loss, anxiety and depression, and trauma(s). I provide both individual and group therapy services. I make therapy convenient and easy for your busy life by offering a free 15 minute phone consultation and an option for in-person therapy services in Fairfax, VA or virtual therapy sessions (for those in Maryland, Michigan, & Virginia).-- get your self-care information right here. Everyone can use some outside help!

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Great Harvest Bread Co. (Lorton & Burke) - Jeff and Jeanette, Owners

Made from scratch breads & sweets, with ingredients you can pronounce! Everyone LOVES Great Harvest Bread Co. - check out their menu here - gift cards available!

Like and follow on social media - IG @burkegreatharvest and FB @greatharvestburke

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Sweet Sticks - Cori Carter, Owner

Custom cake pops and premade boxes. Email for custom orders - coristash@gmail.com

Like and follow on social media IG @sweetsticksbycc and FB Sweet Sticks by CC

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DiscovHER Health - Jenna Perkins, CEO

Start your healing journey with DC's premier Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Jenna Perkins cares for women's most intimate concerns from painful intimacy and incontinence to weight loss and aesthetic concerns. Grab a gift card here.

info@discovherhealth.com

Like and follow on social media IG @DiscovHERHealth and FB DiscovHER Health

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My Gym Children's Fitness Center - Katie Reid, Owner

Age appropriate classes, building confidence and strength in children ages 3 mos to 10 years old. Give your child the gift of fitness and confidence - buy here.

alexandria@mygym.com

Like and follow on social media IG mygymalexandria and FB My Gym Alexandria

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Noonday Collection - Laura Rozier, Owner

Fair trade fashion jewelry, bags, accessories & home goods. Find the perfect gift right here.

roziers4@verizon.net

Like and follow on social media IG @laura_noondaycollection and FB Facebook\Love_Noonday

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Goldfish Swim School Lake Ridge - Jeni Lee, General Manager

Goldfish Swim School was created by parents, for parents, with a important goal in mind — to give kids the platform to build essential life skills that will help them make waves in life. We’ve created an inviting and safe place where kids overcome their fears, learn to swim, respect the water and have lots of fun while doing it. Our award-winning tropical environment and shiver-free pools are simply the fun backdrop for where kids do some serious growing and learning. So while we’re focused on the serious stuff, your family will be focused on the fun. It’s what we call The Science of SwimPlay®. The fact is your child’s potential is in there. Sometimes you just need to add water. That's where Goldfish Swim School comes in - our swimming lessons for kids are based on the philosophy that children learn through play. Buy a gift card here.

jeni.lee@goldfishss.com

Like and follow on social media IG @goldfish_lakeridge and FB goldfishlakeridge/

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Potomac Music - Annie Matis, Co-Owner

We love helping families connect and grow through music! Discover new friends, new skills, and new dreams with us. You can find the gift of music here.

annie@potomacmusic.com

Like and follow on social media I G& FB @potomacmusicllc

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Action Martial Arts - Krystol Sanchez, Owner

We are dedicated to offering the BEST quality Martial Arts training. We have a positive mindset, goal oriented approach in our coaching to help our students succeed. Whether you want to compete, train your mind/body awareness, or alleviate stress, we having something for you! Our programs are designed for Teens, Adults, and Kids ages 5 and up. We look forward to working with you on your goals! Give the gift of movement - grab it here.

actiontkdinfo@gmail.com

Like and follow on social media IG @action_martialarts and FB facebook.com/AMAFTKD/

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Building Bridges Box - Monica DeGroot, Owner

Each month’s box is intentionally curated around the “Bloom where you are planted” theme. Discover a fun box that promotes self-care, cultivates self-love, and inspires relationship building. Snag the Holiday Box here - on sale for the holidays! Only $75 and FREE shipping!

mode@buildingbridgesbox.com

Like and follow on social media IG & GB @buildingbridgesbox

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Lulu's Cleaning Venture - Luisa Gallego, Owner

I am a mother of 2 boys. I started my small business because I wanted to focus more on my children. My business has allowed me to not miss out on important milestones in my kids lives. I know that as a "stay at home mom" chores and cleaning the house can add on to the stress of raising kids, I want to take that load of everyone's hands so that they can also focus on what's more important. Snag the gift of a clean space here.

info@strivebuildgrow.com

Like and follow on social media IG @luluscleaningventure and FB Lulus Cleaning Venture

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Dream Ellison - DeCarol Jovanovic, Owner

Service Disabled Veteran owned small business who designs "Don't Wake the Baby" inspired signs and publisher of best selling potty training book. Grab it here.

dreamellisonllc@gmail.com

Like and follow on social media IG @dreamellisonllc and FB @Dream Ellison

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Kits 4 Kids - Nora Ayoub, Owner

I’m the owner of Kits 4 Kids 🙂 At Kits 4 Kids we’re all about adding a sprinkle of creativity to your celebrations! 🎈✨ Each cookie kit has large sugar cookies, buttercream frostings and sprinkles. These cookie decorating kits are perfect for Holidays, Family Fun Nights and make for great party favors/activities for your loved ones celebration! In addition to our popular sugar cookie assortment of cutouts we will be offering diy gingerbread house kits (option to have it preassembled) that are actually edible 🤣, Elf on the shelf kits, Thank you dippers and smaller individual kits. If you need a custom order, message us and we will accommodate 🙂 Holiday special - grab your ELF DIY Cookie KIt here.

zayed.nora@gmail.com

Like and follow on social media IG @Kits4kids_1 and FB @Kits 4 Kids

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Zumbini - Patricia Bibb, Certified Instructor

Created by Zumba® and Babyfirst®. Zumbini® is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill, and emotional development for children 0-4 years old, all while creating the ultimate bonding experience for all involved, including caregiver to child, child-to-child, and caregiver-to caregiver, incorporates dancing, singing, and playing instruments. 45-minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding and fun. Tap your toes, sing-along and get lost in the only program to combine early-childhood development with the magical joy of Zumba® Fitness. Get your toddler moving and grooving with a gift card here.

zumbinitimewithpatricia@gmail.com

Like and follow on IG https://www.instagram.com/zumbini_with_ms_patricia/ and FB https://www.facebook.com/Zumbiniwithpatricia/

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Damsel In Defense - Tara Clark , Safety Educator and Independent Damsel Pro

The mission of Damsel In Defense is to empower, equip and educate women to protect themselves and their families. We offer interactive workshops as well as products to help give you peace of mind.

In addition to our stun devices, pepper sprays, personal alarms and other safety tools to aid in keeping moms safe, Damsel In Defense carries a line of products designed to help teach safety to our young people. SAFE Hearts is a collection of items including books and a board game to aid in discussions such as internet safety, public restrooms, tricky adults and tricky situations that our youth may find themselves in. Pick your design here.

tclark@shestunsthem.com

Like and follow Facebook @Tara Clark, Independent Damsel Pro

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Water's End Brewery - Sarah Morrisey, Marketing Manager

Serving fresh craft beer onsite and to-go from four taprooms located throughout VA. W.E. Brew’s award-winning Christmas Quad has returned! The Christmas Quad favors balance and nuance over extremes. Rich malty and bready flavors are intertwined with notes of spice and fruity esters. Caramel, figs, golden raisins and sugar plums come to mind from the initial sip. And these enticing flavors are followed by a satisfying, warming finish that leaves you to ponder what ingredients were used in making this special beer. But that is our secret! Buy a QUAD here. .

sarah@watersendbrewery.com

Like and follow on social media IG & FB @watersendbrewery

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WorkAway Solutions - Susan Glosby, Founder

Give the gift of coworking this year. Why coworking? Working from home can be awesome, but let's be honest sometimes its isolating and a mental struggle. WorkAway is your neighborhood coworking space where a change of scenery and amenities give you a space to feel productive and connected. Buy yourself some space here.

susan@workawaysolutions.com

Like and follow on social media IG & FB @workawaysolutions

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Mary Kay - Michelle Lawson, Independent Beauty Consultant

I love empowering self care through skincare and makeup. Snag a deal here.

michelle.mymklady@outlook.com

Like and follow on social media IG @Michelle.mymk and FB @MichelleLawson.mymk

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Melissa Driggers Photography - Melissa Driggers, Owner

Melissa Driggers Photography specializes in styled maternity, in-home lifestyle newborn, and family sessions. Capture your motherhood journey through the years with timeless, true to color, and vibrant photos. Grab the gift of memories here.

melissadriggersphotography@gmail.com

Like and follow on social IG & FB @melissadriggersphotography

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The Sleepytime Consultant - Kendra Hackenburg, Founder

I help tired mom teach their babies and children how to sleep through the night and take restorative naps. Sleep Consulting, 1-1 customized sleep plans, Online Baby Sleep Course. Give the gift of SLEEP - snag a course here.

kendra@thesleepytimeconsultant.com

Like and follow on social media IG & FB @thesleepytimeconsultant

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Dr. Maria Schafer of Dr. Felix & Dr. Maria Chiropractic

"Treating your family like ours" is the chiropractic motto we take very seriously. Living the busy #momlife myself I totally get the need for mom's and their kids staying healy and energized to keep ourselves going! Buy a gift card for a loved one here.

drmariaschafer@gmail.com

Like and follow on social media IG @drmariaschafer and FB @drfelixanddrmaria

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Kids First Swim School, Springfield - Tim Pitkewicz, Owner

We are an indoor swim school facility designed to teach proper swim mechanics in a warm and comfortable pool setting. We offer Small Group, Private, and Semi-Private Lessons, as well as an Adult program and a Developmental Swim Team program. We also offer Birthday Parties and Warm Water Therapy. Snag a swim session here.

tim@kidsfirstnova.com

Like and follow on social pages IG @kidsfirstspringfield and FB @springfieldkfss

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Nails On Zen - Color Street, Shaina Goldschlag, Independent Consultant

Color Street is known for 100% dry nail polish strips that give you a salon look at a fraction of the cost. In the last year though we have expanded to offer clean beauty products and hand care items. Our mascara, cheek products, and lipsticks are quality products that make your beauty routine whether it's simple or full glam easy! Buy here for yourself or for a friend.

shaina.goldschlag@gmail.com

Like and follow on IG & FB @nailsonzen

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Vyana Infant Massage LLC - Khyati Desai-Seltzer, Owner

Vyana Infant Massage offers parents a solution for their baby's sleep issues, excessive crying, and discomfort caused by gas, colic, and reflux. By learning the ancient baby massage technique, parents can provide their newborns with numerous physical, emotional, and social benefits. Daily massage therapy helps to improve digestion, relieve gas and colic, reduce crying, enhance sleep quality, strengthen the bond between parent and child, and even increase brain growth and white blood cell count. With private home instruction, private group classes, community workshops, and online instruction, Vyana Infant Massage makes it easy for parents to learn the art and science of baby massage and integrate it into their lifestyle. Grab a gift card or purchase course here.

info@vyanainfantmassage.com

Like and follow on social:

IG https://www.instagram.com/vyana.infantmassage/

FB https://www.facebook.com/vyanainfant/