Local businesses, shops, and services listed here have paid to be listed, but each small shop has been recommended by Lake Country Family Fun readers.
Welcome to the annual Lake Country Family Fun's
Shop Small Holiday Guide!
If it isn’t painfully obvious at this point, we love Lake Country – we love Waukesha County and the surrounding area, and of course, we love Wisconsin. The area is full of fun events, the people are absolutely outstanding, the food can’t be beat, and we have some of the greatest small businesses around. I always try to shop local and shop small when possible. It helps another small business owner provide for their family, lets their dreams flourish, and it is what makes us unique here in our area. As a Mom with an action-packed schedule, I love to stop for what I need instead of going through mazes of aisles. This holiday season and throughout the year, let’s skip the big box store when possible and head to these businesses to support our local businesses and neighbors and get to know our community a bit better. Gift cards are the perfect gift for your hard-to-buy-for relative and friend.
All the business featured below have been recommended and approved by Lake Country Family Fun followers! (Click the image to be taken to their website for more information.) Follow Lake Country Family Fun on Instagram and Instagram stories to see the fun we have when shopping local 🙂
Feel free to comment below with where you like to shop and enter the GIVEAWAY!!
Lake Country Family Fun has all your Holiday needs.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Lake Country Family Fun!
Boutique and Specialty Shops
A Happy Thought Indeed
A Happy Thought Indeed creates both handpoured soy candles and handmade jewelry using raw brass, clay, discarded books and eco-friendly acetate.
Every piece is both #ontrendANDaffordable
To make shopping easier, the Etsy shop has now been split into two. No worries if you want to purchase from both stores. Etsy makes adding items to cart and checking out from multiple shops super easy.
The Bookish Life
Shop online, or check the website for a list of local retailers such as these:
- Greyhouse Creative Market in Wauwatosa
- Lake Country Mercantile in Pewaukee
- The Bee’s Knees Homestead in Brookfield
- The Local Collective in Hartford
- There’s No Place Like Home in Muskego
A Humble Thread is a creative business centering around sewing and fiber skills. The goal is to connect people to craft, through DIY workshops, kits, and even ready made products for you or as gifts. 
Agape Art Creations
Baby Jack & Co.
Baby Jack & Co. is a Mukwonago business with children’s items sold online and in gift shops. Their sensory toys, blankets and face masks are created using fabrics designed by owner Kelley’s two kids Jack and Bailey. They create fun prints hiding shapes, letters and numbers in the pictures, a unique design called The Learning Lovey. Their lovey helps little ones develop, teaches self-soothing and explores the five senses, acting as a fun entertaining toy as they grow! Teach at home, keep busy during food prep, clip to baby’s stroller and use to transition to a crib with Baby Jack!
babyjackco.com – Get 20% off with code #babyjackfan online
Join our FB community group – fb.com/groups/babyjackfan
BeckHillCo.
BeckHillCo is a polymer clay earring business. We are two sisters and stay at home moms creating unique and one of a kind earrings.
Our earring journey started over a year ago when we began making earrings as holiday gifts for
friends and family. We have since opened up our online store in May of 2020 in addition to selling our earrings in a variety of retail locations, such as Homebody in downtown Oconomowoc.
We have a passion for making earrings and love to work with our customers to create pieces that they love!
~Jessie & Allie~
Bestowed Gift Box
Bestowed Gift Box is the affordable and thoughtful way to send gifts to your family and friends this holiday season!
We all want to find that perfect gift for those special people in our lives, but we often don’t know where to begin. I search through thousands of amazing products to create one-of-a-kind gift boxes that your giftee with truly enjoy. Holiday gift wrapping and personalization are included in every gift box!
I am offering 15% off early shoppers Nov. 1st – Dec. 1st using code SHOPEARLY15. Also, I am offering pre-order gift boxes (order now, ship later).
Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Books & Company
Books & Company is an independent bookshop serving the Lake Country and surrounding areas for over 37 years. They are proud to carry on the independent bookselling tradition by offering books and unique gifts, personalized reading and gift recommendations, virtual author events, virtual book groups, and free services for private book clubs. Their knowledgeable, experienced booksellers are dedicated to finding the right book for the right reader. Find your next favorite read at Books & Company.
Free gift wrapping every day!
Open M-F 9-7 Sat & Sun 9-5 for in store shopping
Curbside pick-up and shipping available.
Shop online 24/7 to browse our inventory, create wish lists, place orders, and view our event offerings.
Face masks encouraged in-store. Hand sanitizer available.
DESIGNS BY JENNIFER
Designs by Jennifer Leigh is your stop for fun graphic tees! We do graphic tees for children, men & women. We have an assortment of colors as well as different styles. We do customs t-shirts as well.
Use code LAKECOUNTRY for 10% off your order up until 12/31/21.
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EveryKind
EVERYKIND is a company run by 2 mamas on a mission to instill messages of love & kindness. Join their efforts in making the world a better place with their tees, bags, and inspirational designs today. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram and tune into their Podcast for above and beyond kindness chats and more!
Use code LCFF20 for 20% off the whole shop!
FRAY BABES
Fray is a baby and children’s clothing boutique located in the heart of downtown Oconomowoc – now in a bigger space!
FRAY Boutique
Fray is a women’s clothing boutique located in the heart of downtown Oconomowoc – now in a bigger space! Specializing in handpicked clothing for women of all ages, accessories, gifts & home decor. Owner, Morgan Krueger, looks forward to meeting you at the shop!
GREEN COUNTRY CREATIVE
Green Country Creative is a calligraphy studio and product shop featuring rubber stamps, vinyl stickers, art prints, and more with Christian and bookish themes. Sarah writes all her calligraphy by hand; no fonts are used to create the script in her designs.
Sarah is also available for custom commissions, weddings, and other events with envelope addressing, seating charts, and other signs.
Find her on Instagram, Facebook, and Etsy, or visit her booth in person at Burlap & Lace Marketplace in downtown Waukesha!
Honey Acres
Come take a moment to learn about the inner workings of a beehive at our FREE museum. Explore the museum, view our film about how bees make honey, take a look at our collection of educational displays and hands-on fun, and purchase products in our retail store. Honey Acres has been bringing you the best honey products for over 160 years.
Come see what all the buzz is about!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
Honey Acres Inc. N1557 HWY 67 Neosho, WI 53059
WE ARE OPEN!
Mon – Fri: 8am – 3:30pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm (Seasonally)
Inside Designs…upcycled
Promoting and selling inspired Art, Jewelry, Furniture and Accessories created from repurposed materials is our passion along with on-trend pre- oved clothing. We proudly carry unique objects for unique individuals, a modern blend of the past and the present! Whether your style is Shabby Chic, Cool Contemporary, Industrial, or Urban Cowboy, we are sure to have something you will love!
Established 2018 109 E Main St, Eagle, WI (262) 592-3288
Shop online
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LAKE COUNTRY BED BARN
Lake Country Growers
Lake Country Growers is a woman-owned hemp farm based in the heart of Lake Country, Wisconsin. Believers in the benefits of CBD, Rebecca, and Maureen alongside their families have created a trustworthy and reliable farm-to-bottle hemp-derived product line, Gold Leaf Collection. “As mothers, we saw the need for high-quality CBD products right here in our community.” We take a holistic approach to wellness and offer a variety of products from our top selling CBD Relief Stick to our CBD gummies. CBD can be for young and old alike. We aspire to help you and your loved ones feel your best. To learn more about CBD and its benefits head over to our website, www.lakecountrygrowers.com.
Redeem FREE shipping when you enter, FamilyFun, at checkout. Just our way of saying, thank you!
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LAKE EFFECT CO.
Lake Life Wis
We moved to Okauchee from Middleton in June of this year (2020) and spent the summer exploring Lake Country. We fell in love with the area and decided to open a Lake Life shop to offer people apparel and décor which captures the feel of lake living.
We offer stylish apparel, funny t-shirts, caps, knit hats, bags, home décor, mugs, glasses, candles, blankets, and much more. We even designed the store fixtures to look like piers, a boathouse and a cozy cabin complete with a deer head hanging over the fireplace.
Come visit us in downtown Okauchee, or shop online.
Mayhouse Collection
A fun, compelling shopping experience with a well-curated mix of Home, Fashion, and Gift collections.
We love being your neighbor, we want to be your friend.
Come visit us in Oconomowoc on Brown Street.
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>>>Find Mayhouse Collection in our Holiday Wishlist for 2021 here.
Nails by Amanda Kathryn
As nail artist and owner of Nails by Amanda Kathryn, I pride myself on making sure you walk out my door happy with nails that you love, knowing you are a valued and appreciated client. I specialize in keeping your nails at their best. All nails can be beautiful, no matter the length! No dip or acrylic but I have many professional options that will help get your nails where you want them.
*New clients and referrals get $5 off!*
* Just for the holidays, $5 off nail art! (My favorite!)* Offer expires 12/31/21.*
Come visit us in downtown Okauchee, or shop online.
Performance Running Outfitters
Stop in for an exceptional customer service experience when shopping at Performance Running Outfitters, your local run speciality store! We offer a complimentary video gait analysis with our in-store treadmills and one on one fittings to ensure you’ll be stepping into the best shoes for your walking or running needs. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or simply seeking relief from sore, tired feet; our high quality shoes and apparel are sure to make your soles happy. Run, lift, crush that peloton session, walk the dog and put in the extra hour at work, sore feet won’t be stopping you this time! Our fit specialists are excited to help you and your whole family this holiday season.
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>>>Find Performance Outfitters in our Holiday Wishlist for 2021 here.
Pink Teepee Farms
Pink Teepee Farms believes in working with Mother Nature instead of against her. We try to follow the flow of the seasons whether it be for our more traditional crops grown on our small farm, or the wild foraged foods we find across the woods of Wisconsin. We practice organic growing methods and strongly believe in providing incredible food to local people and restaurants. You can find our products at the Oconomowoc farmers market, local restaurants and order online at sinfoods.com where we can ship right to your door! Follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news!
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They are offering 15% off all products at www.sinfoods.com until November 30, 2021. Promo code: BLACKFRIDAY
Polished Patina
Polished Patina hand selects an assortment of new and vintage finds including clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor, painted furniture and so much more! They also proudly support our local artisans by making their passionately handcrafted items available to you including candles, lotions, soaps, pet accessories, etc. A must stop boutique for all your gift giving, including gifts for yourself.
Scarpa Belle Boutique
Scarpa Belle Boutique is your destination for fine footwear in downtown Oconomowoc. We strive to create an excellent buying experience for our customers by providing top brands such as Hunter, BED|stü, Birkenstock and many more quality brands.
Stop in to see our custom apparel, essential oil products and more.
Open 7 days a week!
SCOUT & MOLLY
With equipped stylists at every Scout & Molly’s store, we choose from a variety of styles and silhouettes to help our customer feel beautiful in her clothing. We are proud to carry the latest and best designer brands. These include names such as Cupcake and Cashmere, BB Dakota, Daydreamer, Black Orchid Los Angeles, spiritual gangsta, 525 America, Bailey44, Fifteen Twenty, AG, Bishop + Young, Sanctuary, Astars, Clara Sunwoo, ah-dorned, Black Tape_, Liverpool Los Angeles, Dex, DL1961, Elan, French Connection, iltm, Sofia, Spanx, Joseph Ribkoff, Z Supply, Tart Collection, to name a few. Our diversity of brands enriches the experience of our customers by having a plethora of styles to choose from. This is in addition to the helpful expertise of our stylists to guide them in the right direction. Our stylists believe and practice always treating people with respect, kindness, and honesty.
Use this coupon to save 20% off of 1 item. Expires 12/24.
Sherper’s
The Purple Giraffe
The Purple Giraffe is a children’s boutique in downtown Oconomowoc. Their offerings are varied–toys to delight, special outfits for babies to big kids and everything in between–but the mission is simple: to make you feel appreciated, welcomed and comfortable every time you shop at The Purple Giraffe. They are now open on Mondays, and be sure to check out their resale wall for amazing deals!
Classes, Services & Experiences
ASPIRE DANCE
We live for creating the sparkle in each child’s eye! Since 2010, we have been inspiring young dancers to go beyond mastering the craft of dance and expand their view of themselves within the world. We believe the sky is truly the limit. From toddler dance lessons to your budding ballerina’s first ballet class, our incredible team will guide dance students of all ages to develop their full potential!
Follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
>>>Find Lake Aspire in our Holiday Wishlist for 2021 here.
PARKINS PLASTIC SURGERY
Here at Parkins Plastic Surgery we are committed to providing a comfortable and compassionate experience for all of our patients as they begin their aesthetic journey. Take a moment to learn more about us by visiting our website
Follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
>>>Find Parkins in our Holiday Wishlist for 2021 here.
SNIPS AND GIGGLES
Snips and Giggles is located downtown Oconomowoc. It is a full service hair salon for children and adults. They offer a variety of services, including hosting birthday parties.
The Polite Platter
The Polite Platter LLC is a plant based cooking company that delivers prepared meals to your home. Here’s how it works… On Monday we post a new weekly meal selection for you to choose from. We close ordering on that Thursday at midnight, we shop for the freshest ingredients on Friday, prepare your meals on Saturday and deliver to your home on Sunday. Then it all starts over again on Monday with a new menu. Our meals come delivered to your door in environmentally friendly glass Pyrex containers. No plastic! We even have a bakery that prepares everything from scratch. We’re a small, local business here for you.
feeding our community.
This Organized Space
This Organized Space is a professional organizing company located in the Lake Country area. Our goal is to bring simplicity and peace to your life through organization. We’re able to work with you both in-person and virtually!
We can help with any space in the home:
- Kitchens/pantries
- Playrooms
- Closets
- Home offices
- Basements
- …and many more!
We provide a personalized, customized, all-inclusive organizing service. We will work with you to meet your unique goals and help you feel better about the space that you are in.
Gift cards are available- treat someone to the gift of organization!
Follow This Organized Space on Facebook and Instagram.
Plus, check out these 9 Tips for Making Organizing Fun with Children.
Urban Air Milwaukee West
Welcome to the ultimate indoor adventure park! With attractions that cater to any level of adventurer, there’s something fun for everyone. Here you can conquer obstacles, show gravity who’s boss, and have a blast seven days a week. Read about our experience there.
Follow Urban Air on Facebook and Instagram.
>>>Find Urban Air in our Holiday Wishlist for 2021 here.
Yummy Eats
Delafield Brewhaus
Follow the Brewhaus on Facebook. Buy gift cards here.
>>>Find Delafield Brewhaus in our Holiday Wishlist for 2021 here which includeds a gift card deal.
E and S Sweets
E and S Sweets invites you to stop in and check out the nostalgic selection of candy, locally made popcorn, ice cream, chocolates, toys, decor, craft soda, local wine, mead and so much more!
From ice cream to candied nuts, when you are in the mood for something sweet, E and S Sweets is the destination for the whole family!
Since they are two generational owners, they will guarantee that you will find candy from the fabulous 40’s though the totally awesome 80’s and beyond.
They are delighted to share the good times with friends and neighbors of all ages. They look forward to meeting you and your family.
Follow E and S Sweets on Facebook.
SWEET P’S PANTRY
Sweet P’s Pantry is located in downtown Oconomowoc. Every confection is made with natural, high quality ingredients to create the most delicious toffee and chocolates that you ever tasted! Sweet and Savory Personal and Business Gifts for any occasion. They ship nationwide!
Follow Sweet P’s Pantry on Facebook and Instagram.
The Naked Lemon Bakery by The Polite Platter
The Polite Platter LLC is a plant based cooking company that delivers prepared meals to your home. Here’s how it works… On Monday we post a new weekly meal selection for you to choose from. We close ordering on that Thursday at midnight, we shop for the freshest ingredients on Friday, prepare your meals on Saturday and deliver to your home on Sunday. Then it all starts over again on Monday with a new menu. Our meals come delivered to your door in environmentally friendly glass Pyrex containers. No plastic! We even have a bakery that prepares everything from scratch. We’re a small, local business here for you.
Plus find hot chocolate bombs, which are all the rage right now locally:
- Sweet P’s Pantry in Oconomowoc
- Snips and Giggles is also selling Sweet P’s hot chocolate bombs
- E and S Sweets in Mukwonago
- Ava’s in Watertown
- Allo! Chocolat in Waukesha
- Here’s the Scoop in Genesee
GIVEAWAY TIME:
WIN A $100 Gift Certificate
TO A SMALL SHOP OF YOUR CHOICE!
One lucky Lake Country Family Fun reader will win a $100 gift certificate to a small shop listed above. The business must be highlighted in a toggle. Businesses listed in “other” categories are not eligible for the gift card.
To Enter:
Simply enter your name and valid email address in the form below. *We will contact the winner via the email submitted. Your email address may be shared with the business that you choose for prize redemption purposes only.
Please also be sure to comment on this Facebook post.
Only one entry per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted. Giveaway runs November 27th, 2021 through December 13th, 2021!
The contest has ended in 2021. Congrats to Darlene D.
Other: Entrants must be 18 years or older at the time of entering the giveaway. Entrants must be located in the U.S. The winner will be selected at random and notified via the email that was submitted. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry person. Duplicates will be deleted.
Disclosure: Many thanks to the businesses listed above for supporting Lake Country Family Fun in creating and renewing the Shop Small Guide for many years now. Lake Country Family Fun will be funding the gift card for the winner.
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This is so awesome! Thanks for doing this and sharing!
What a great idea!
What an awesome group of shops
Thank you!
Excited to enter the Lake Country Shop Local
Giveaway. It’s a great way to learn about all the local businesses and how we can support them.