Last Minute Holiday Shoppers (LMHS) Support Group Meeting on Mill
Tag: Blog • Shopping & Leisure
The shop small campaign is one of my favorites. You know what else is my favorite? Waiting until the last moment before the holiday party to get all my gifts in order. I was certainly going to shop small before I realized my holiday party was arriving before any shipping dates would...but now I definitely will be shopping small. For a full list of downtown Tempe retailers CLICK HERE.
Consider these downtown Tempe businesses when last minute holiday shopping this season!
If I open another gift bag of Lindor truffles with lotion and a candle--I'll still gladly take it. But if you are looking for a more meaningful candy option let me introduce you to the gateway to nostalgia at Candy Addict. There is nothing like reliving those childhood memories by stepping foot inside a real candy shop. Bring that feeling to the family gathering this holiday season with crazy sodas, alcoholic flavored chocolates, and their whisk-you-away-in-time old fashioned taffy!
Your ultimate ASU apparel destination for every proud alum, recent grad, and future devil! Founded, owned and operated by ASU Alumni since 1992, every purchase made through Cactus Sports results in royalties that help support Arizona State University. GO DEVILS!
The Henna Shoppe is Tempe's home for beautiful custom or ceremonial henna. The Henna Shoppe also provides expert eyebrow threading (keep it "snatched" ladies and gents), clothing, accessories and more. Pro tip: They have a super cool DIY henna kit - a great gift for any henna lovers in your life--or a great laugh for the holiday after party.
Customized merch is the best kind of merch. Need a personalized gift in a jiffy? Nowadays Creative Lab has you covered with SAME DAY printing. If you can dream it - they can probably put it on a shirt. Give them a call or stop by their storefront and check out Tempe Toes Vintage Sneaker and clothing store as well...they buy, sell, and trade every day so their merch is always new!
It's the holidays. We are going to be stressed and tired. But don't let the Starbucks next door take the spotlight away from this magical place! LoPo has everything you need to keep you (or you know which cousin) smelling good and feeling the absolute best. They have everything from essential oils, candles, luxurious soaps and lotions to cute cards and quirky unique gifts. You can even visit the Scent Bar to mix the perfect and sentimental custom scent for body care or perfumes, the perfect gift that goes the extra mile!
Do you want to feel like you are on the set of Indiana Jones? Uncharted (I know it's almost 2 years old already but Tom Holland AND Mark Walburg in one movie?? Keep it up Hollywood.)? This hidden treasure of a trove tucked off of Mill Avenue deals in a wide range of imports from 30 different countries around the world. Browse a unique selection of jewelry, satchels, clothing and more. Perfect gift-giving opportunity for anyone that appreciates hand-crafted or international goods, or just something funky and fresh.
Where mind, body, and spirit align. In their words "The state of flow is true state of bliss when your thoughts, movements and energies are in alignment with your life and with the universe". The Flow Shop is dedicated to promoting active unique lifestyles to people from all walks of life. They are both a manufacturer and distributor of juggling props, glow toys, fire tools, festival gear, custom costuming and cosplay fashions. Plus, I have not met a more kind set of owners and staff.
These Mill Ave small businesses have what you need in a pinch, and will be there for you in the future as well! Show them some love this holiday season and if you have time, ask them their life story as you shop. We have some amazing and unique shop owners here.
This year my Christmas wish is to keep our community strong and vibrant. So when you support small businesses in #DowntownTempe first, just know you are giving me a gift as well.
Yours Truly,
Ally Dykstra
Downtown Tempe Authority
