WESTFORD — The holidays are right around the corner, it is time to get a jump start on your shopping. Westford has unique, small businesses that make for creative gift ideas this season.
Westford Bakery
Westford Bakery is a local home bakery specializing in unique flavors inspired by Indian desserts. They create different baked goods including cakes, muffins, cupcakes, doughnuts, cookies and mini bundt cakes. Westford Bakery aims to “bring joy and happiness to every occasion through the magic of baked goods.” This holiday season, Westford Bakery will be selling cookie-decorating kits throughout December with pickups for orders being from Dec. 20 to Dec. 23. Cookie kits are $15 for a pack of six cookies with three icings and sprinkles and $30 for a pack of 12 cookies with three icings and sprinkles. Westford Bakery will also have a special holiday menu. This menu will include a plum cake for $25, an assorted dozen holiday cookies for $40 and a pack of six hot chocolate bombs for $20. Check out their website to learn more and get in contact.
Aroma Spa & Laser Center
Want to look and feel your best for December? Make an appointment at Aroma and “get holiday ready” with their November specials. Until the end of November get 10% off all regular-priced laser and IPL treatments, 15% off a package of 3 chemical peels, get a brow wax, tint, and lamination for $100, and “RF Lip Plump” and “Lip Lover Treatment” for $100. Aroma will also have a holiday open house on Dec. 5 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event costs $25 which will secure your spot, guarantee you a goodie bag, and entry into raffles including a free three-month membership. Those who attend the event will get to enjoy light refreshments, live product and machine demos, and exclusive discounts on select products and services. Check out their website if you would like to sign up or book an appointment.
Pets Pets Pets
Looking to save on presents for your furry or aquatic friends? Local business Pets Pets Pets has special offerings on enclosures this Black Friday. Stop in to get a free $10 gift certificate with a purchase of any aquarium over two gallons or a small animal enclosure. Whether you are helping someone get prepared to be a pet parent or want to upgrade for your pets’, head over to Pets Pets Pets to get a head start.
Floral Arts Flowers
If you know flowers are the way to someone’s heart then this deal is perfect for you. Floral Arts Flowers is offering $15 off local deliveries throughout December. Treat the people in your life to a beautiful bouquet during December. You can choose from options of “thinking of you,” “love,” “just because,” “roses,” and more. Or Floral Arts can design a custom bouquet for you using the “freshest seasonal flowers they have.” Whether it’s reds, blues, or pinks, the discounted delivery is sure to make the receiver smile this holiday season.
JJ’s Place
Already have plans for your holiday shopping? No worries. Instead, head over to newly established JJ’s Place “a mouthwatering menu featuring classic favorites and creative twists.” Now through the end of December get eggs, home fries, toast and coffee for just $8 on weekdays before 8 a.m. So stop by with the family or some friends to dine in with a discount and to check out one of Westford’s newest restaurants.
mPower Athletics
mPower Athletics offers a range of hands-on programs designed to stay with their students for a “lifetime.” They offer a unique, fun, and safe environment for children to play, train, and compete. mPower offers gymnastics, swimming, “ninja training,” open gym, and party and group rentals. Want to get ahead of your gift shopping? mPower is waiving its annual registration fee of $75 for any family who signs up for classes or camps on Black Friday. Other Black Friday deals include their camp and party deals. If you want to sign your children up for summer or school break camps, buy five days of camp and get the sixth day free. Lastly, you can book a “One Stop Fun” party with them for a weekday event for $299, which is a $76 discount.
Classic Kitchen Cafe
If you need a pick-me-up before your Black Friday shopping, start at Classic Kitchen Cafe. Classic Kitchen will offer free coffee with breakfast until noon on Black Friday. With a “cozy and rustic atmosphere,” you can enjoy a homemade breakfast or treats from the bakery (and your coffee) before the gift shopping commences.
Nashoba Valley Ski Area
If you or someone you know enjoys shredding powder, this may be the perfect time to look into sales for the snow season. Nashoba Valley Ski Area has some Black Friday deals that you may want to take advantage of this winter. You can buy a ski area five-pack of lift tickets for $275 instead of the regular $320. Or buy an online six-pack of any two-hour snow tubing tickets for $240. Nashoba Valley is also offering a $10 promo e-card with a purchase of a $50 online e-gift card. All offers run from Nov. 28 to Dec. 24.
Dunkin’ Donuts
Want to save money before you shop? Aside from their traditional holiday doughnut boxes and festive coffee cups, Dunkin’ Donuts is also kicking off “Free Donut Wednesdays” this month. Dunkin’ rewards members can get a free classic doughnut with any beverage purchase each Wednesday until Dec. 25. Dunkin’ is also running new offers each week until the end of December for rewards members. From Nov. 26 until Dec. 2 you can buy one wake-up wrap and get a second one for $1, from Dec. 3 until Dec. 9 get a $3 medium hot or iced signature latte, Dec. 10 to Dec. 16 get $1 off in order of a 25 count of MUNCHKINS doughnut whole treats or half a dozen donuts, Dec. 17 to De. 23 get a $2 medium hot chocolate and from Dec. 24 to Dec. 30 get a $2 order of a 10-count of MUNCHKINS doughnut whole treats.
ACE Hardware
Have someone in your life who’s super handy? Do they like to build or are they constantly fixing something? Or maybe you are looking to decorate for the holidays. Ace Hardware has Black Friday deals all month long on outdoor power equipment, griddles, tools, decorations and more. Save up to $250 on select EGO Outdoor Power equipment, up to $60 on select STIHL equipment, up to $300 on select Milwaukee Outdoor Power Equipment, and 30% to 60% on deals all month long.