Need some inspiration for some last-minute Christmas shopping ideas that also help support local businesses? We got you covered!
B&B Theatres – Wesley Chapel The Grove 16
Whether you’re shopping for the ultimate movie buff, the person who claims they “already have everything,” or for the perfect gift for the whole family to enjoy, surprise them with movie tickets to Wesley Chapel The Grove 16!
With so many amazing films coming to the big screen – such as Avatar: The Way of Water, Puss in Boots, and Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – there’s sure to be something for everyone’s liking.
Best part? You can skip the in-store, crazy long lines by purchasing the gift cards from the comfort of your computer, or phone. In five short minutes, you’ll have a fantastic gift to give out this holiday season.
Gift cards can be used for movies, popcorn, candy and more. B&B Theatres at The Grove 16 is a dine-in theater featuring adult beverages on tap, and heated reclining seats.
Be sure to follow B&B Theatres Wesley Chapel on Facebook, as the movie theater is constantly offering fun bingo and trivia nights, $5 movie nights and specials for Backstage Pass members, showing classic retro movies that take you back in time, and so much more. The theater also has a full arcade for children to enjoy. And, you can schedule birthday parties and private events at B&B Theatres at The Grove 16, too.
Heights Meat Market
Food always makes a great gift, and Heights Meat Market — a premium meat market with four locations in Tampa Bay (including right here in Land O’ Lakes, at 5132 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Unit 105) — is offering three Holiday Box options to gift to your meat-loving friends!
The Silver Box (which retails for $95) comes with 2 – 8 oz Black Angus Sirloins, 1 – 8 oz Black Angus Filet, 1 – 14 oz Black Angus Strip, 1 – 16 oz Black Angus Ribeye, and a small High Octane rub.
The Gold Box (which retails for $160) comes with 2 – 8 oz American Wagyu Sirloins, 1 – 6 oz Australian Wagyu Filet, 1 – 14 oz American Wagyu Ribeye, 1 – 8 oz Australian Wagyu Denver Steak, and a large High Octane Rub.
The Platinum Box (which retails for $250) comes with 1 – 6 oz Japanese Wagyu Filet, 1 – 16 oz Japanese Wagyu Ribeye, 1 – 14 oz Australian Wagyu Ribeye, and a large High Octane Rub.
In addition to the holiday boxes, Heights Meat Market also is selling four small Heights’ rubs for $30 and three large Heights’ rubs for $50.
For more information, go to HeightsMeatMarket.com or call 813-388-9118.
Abela Story + CO
That personal touch is what you will find the minute you walk into Abela Story + Co.
Located at the west entrance of Starkey Ranch Community on SR 54 and Trinity Boulevard, Abela Story + Co is a one-of-a-kind women’s boutique.
The boutique is designed to make the customer feel effortlessly stunning and cozy at the same time. From flip-flops and shorts to heels and black ties, its goal is to dress its customer from head to toe with a super fun and laid-back shopping experience. The boutique’s aims to bring you quality and affordable gems, catering to all its amazing customers and offering a wide variety of styles and prices so nobody feels like the boutique is out of reach.
Display tables are overflowing with accessories, racks are elegantly hung with stylish dresses and tops, and a marigold velvet cushioned bench faces a huge round mirror where you can sit and try on your Dolce Vita or Steve Madden shoes. A play area gives your little ones a place to hang out while you shop.
The boutique offers luxury jean brands such as Judy Blue, Great American and Vervet, and also sells Spanx that you can wear underneath. Local Tampa designer Marrin Costello entices you to try on her designs. Abela Story + Co even offers a custom design line of clothing that is made of butter soft fabric, such as its winter “shackets” that will keep you warm and stylish.
You can shop through the website at Abelastory.com. There also is an app to download where you can watch Abela’s live sales and shop the replay videos. On your app store, search Abela Story + Co.
Lanky Lassie’s Shortbread
Lanky Lassie’s Shortbread, a local bakery in Dade City known for its delicious handmade, all natural delicacies, has a most scrumptious gift for your sweet-toothed loved ones.
If you prefer to just have one of those specific Holiday-flavored shortbread, you can order a bag with just that flavor in it, for $20.For more information on Lanky Lassie’s Holiday Tin, as well as all the products it sells, go to LLShortbread.com or call (352) 424-8937.
Garden Shop
Now, this is a deal you can’t beat!
Garden Shop — at 7337 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. – is currently offering 60% off EVERYTHING in its store. This is due to the store temporarily closing its doors on Dec. 22, in anticipation of reopening on a much larger scale in the future.
Garden Shop in Land O’ Lakes brings its love for all things natural by providing unique gifts of wellness that nature has to offer – in a way that is carefully crafted for the home.
The store’s focus is on houseplants that stand alone, as indoor decor. The shop also features driftwood carefully crafted with natural elements of moss, plants, shells, wood flowers and more.
Every avenue you can explore while visiting – essential oils, hand soaps, candles, bug repellent, lip balm, lotions, salt scrubs – will all lead back to the importance of plants.
The Garden Shop welcomes you to visit its serene tropical paradise one last time, and find the perfect holiday gift for your plant-loving friends.
