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Macaroni Kid 2016 Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide

By Sponsored Advertising Content / Stacey Jones November 27, 2016
Welcome to the second annual Macaroni Kid Holiday Gift Guide!  We are very excited to feature fabulous local businesses and their exciting holiday gift ideas to make your gift giving an enjoyable experience this year, all while supporting our local economy right here at home.

Below, in alphabetical order, is a brief description of each local business.  By clicking on the business name, you'll arrive at their full listing filled with additional details on all that they have to offer this holiday season.  Happy Shopping!


A Time To Kiln is an art studio where you can create your own one of a kind masterpieces with pottery, mosaics, and stuff-a-critter. We now also offer acrylic painting on canvas and wood. Come in today and create something unique and amazing to gift this season! For every $50 you buy to "give" as a gift certificate for someone special this season, you will "get" an additional $10 free for you! Just tell them you read about it on Macaroni Kid to take advantage of this great offer.


Align Amar Yoga is a beautiful yoga studio in the heart of Tinton Falls offering classes seven days a week to students of all levels and abilities. What makes Align Amar Yoga different? Our highly trained teachers are dedicated to sharing the therapeutic benefits of yoga so that all students can attain healthier, more peaceful lives. Gift a class at Align Amar Yoga to a loved one or friend this holiday season.



Great Play is an interactive gym in Middletown for kids ages 6 months to 10 years! Our mission is for every child to develop a love of physical activity that will lead to an active, healthy and confident life, whether they choose to pursue competitive athletics or simply play and move for fun. A gift certificate to Great Play is a great gift for the holidays and can be used for classes or a birthday party.

Inspired Minds Art

Inspired Minds Fine Art School in Lincroft offers courses for ages ranging from 5 through adult, for skill levels from beginner to advanced. All students are given one on one attention and the focus is on learning techniques and building skill in a variety of media. Give the gift of art this holiday season!  Purchase a day, a few days, or a week of our exciting Winter Break Art Camp for your child.  We also offer gift certificates for classes, and our Winter class session commences on January 3rd.



iPlay America has the deals to make your holiday shopping a snap! This year when you buy $50 in gift cards, you get a $10 bonus game card FREE! You can also purchase 2 Unlimited iRide Plus Passes and receive 2 FREE $10 Bonus Game Cards for just $60! What a deal! It truly is a GIFT CARD PALOOZA! ($10 Bonus Game Cards valid January 1st – March 31st 2017)



Learning Express Toys in Holmdel provides an extraordinary shopping experience. Learning Express Toys is best known for its knowledgeable and playful sales staff and its unique product mix (birth – age 14). Our unique toys encourage creativity, curiosity and long lasting fun. A birthday gift registry, free gift wrapping, free personalization, civic fundraising and regularly scheduled children’s events contribute to the exceptional customer service and energetic atmosphere.



Monmouth Museum - This year's Monmouth Museum Holiday Exhibition entitled Winter Wonders featuring visual depictions of frozen scenery, holiday scenes and winter activities will be displayed along with the ever popular Winter Wonderland Model Train Display for children of all ages! Sponsor a Train Station, Ferris Wheel, Truck, Circus Tent or House along the Train Tracks with your Family, Business, or Child's Name and receive Sponsorship Signage and a certificate perfect for Holiday Gift Giving that will help keep the Museum Trains Running for another 25 years! Family Membership Gift Certificates are also available. Visit our Holiday Gift Gallery with one-of-a-kind gifts by local artisans.



The Nutcracker presented by The Company of Dance Arts - Get in the holiday spirit and treat the family this holiday season to a sensational performance of The Nutcracker at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank on December 10th & 11th with performances at 1pm & 5pm each day.  Buy your tickets today! 



Paint A Tee in Red Bank is an art studio to make the perfect personalized gift for the Holidays! Design a tee, sweatshirt, notebook, cutting board, apron, mousepad, set of coasters, tote bag and so much more. You can use paint, markers or photos to design custom gifts for all your loved ones.  Gift certificates are great stocking stuffers!  By Appointment Only.



Pinot's Palette offers fun, upscale paint classes where everyone can be a Picasso! Adults and children enjoy learning to create their own masterpiece while enjoying time with their friends in our beautiful Red Bank studio. Gift a Pinot's Palette class to a loved one or friend this holiday season.



Shore Cake Supply carries thousands of cake, cookie and candy supplies for bakers of all skill levels. We also offer services like custom cookie cutters, edible picture printing and personalized ribbons. Shore Cake Supply also offers classes for adults and kids in our store in Ocean.



State Theatre - Save Big when you buy now with the State Theatre New Jersey Family 'Buy More Save More' Series. The State presents the best shows in central New Jersey, and our Family Series is no exception!  Save 10% when you purchase tickets for two family shows, and save 20% when you purchase tickets for three or more family shows.

Toy Box in Colts Neck offers Fabulous, Unique Gifts and Toys for that Special Kid in your life. We also offer Free gift wrapping and local delivery. You can also visit our other store, The Hobby Shop, in Aberdeen.