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25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area

25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area

November 29, 2024 by Sharon Steele Leave a Comment


The holiday season is here, and it’s time to find those perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Supporting local shops spreads cheer and strengthens the wonderful small businesses that make our community unique. We scoured Cranford, Westfield, and the surrounding towns to uncover 25 incredible finds priced around $25 or less. From thoughtful trinkets to practical treasures, this guide is your shortcut to meaningful, affordable gifting—all while keeping it local. A few picks may slightly exceed $25, but they’re worth every penny. Let’s make holiday shopping a breeze this year!

Unique Handcrafted and DIY Gift Ideas in Cranford and Westfield for Craft Lovers

AR Workshop Westfield

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
AR Workshop

226 North Avenue W, Westfield, NJ

908-367-9054

AR Workshop Westfield

DIY studio offers hands-on classes for creating custom home décor from raw materials. Give the gift of a trip to the Charm Bar! Choose a necklace or a bracelet and then customize it with charms!

Bow & Arrow Custom Designs

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
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Cranford, NJ

Bow & Arrow Custom Designs

Local business specializing in personalized and custom-designed home décor and gifts. We love the customized wooden ornaments—especially the one for your neighbor!

Indigo Art Studio

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
Indigo Art Studio

22 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ

908-836-4044

Indigo Art Studio

Indigo Art studio offers classes, workshops, and events for all ages to explore creativity. For your little artist, gift a kit that comes with a canvas print of their favorite character, an apron, paints, and brush set.

Lemondrop Designs

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
Lemondrop Designs

Cranford, NJ

Lemondrop Designs

Local design studio offering custom hand-made gifts and home goods. For the sports player in your life, gift a personalized ornament of their sport and jersey number!

YarnStormers

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
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10 Alden Street, Cranford, NJ

908-308-4082

YarnStormers

Vibrant yarn shop offering a wide selection of yarns, notions, and fiber art supplies, along with classes and workshops for all skill levels. For the yarnstormer in your life, consider this skein of Malabrigo Rios wrapped in a floral bouquet for gift-giving. A free heart stitch marker is included with each order. Consider pairing it with a gift card!

Adorable Holiday Gifts for Kids and Families in Cranford and Westfield

Little Baby

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
Little Baby

19 Alden Street, Cranford, NJ

908-366-0265

Little Baby

A family-owned boutique specializing in stylish and practical baby clothing, toys, and accessories from Korea. We couldn’t help but fall in love with these adorable bear balaclavas—keeping the little ones warm and adorable!

Small Town Play Café

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
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278 North Avenue East, Westfield, NJ

908-880-1267

Small Town Play Café

An indoor play destination for families with young children, featuring an innovative play area and a comfortable café offering gourmet coffee and snacks. Give the gift of a perfect play date for kids and parents with a Digital Gift Card to the hottest play space in town! Link: Small Town Play Cafe Gift Cards

Summer in Our Town: The Book

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
Summer in Our Town

Link: Order Online

Summer in Our Town is a heartfelt celebration of Cranford, NJ’s charm. Local moms Kathleen Reilly Streicher and Meg Solebello have teamed up to create a children’s book that captures the magic of summer in our beloved town. Summer in Our Town is a love letter to Cranford and a gift for all ages. Order online today, and this will be a treasured book for years to come!

Learning Express Toys

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
Learning Express

104 Quimby Street, Westfield, NJ

908-233-1381

Learning Express Westfield

Specialty toy store offering a wide range of educational toys, games, and gifts for children. The Nero Ninja Silent Basketball is a gift that kids AND parents will love! This is a SOUNDLESS basketball for quiet dribbling and indoor training!

Support Cranford Community Organizations with Thoughtful Holiday Gifts

FLAG for Cranford

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
FLAG for Cranford

Cranford, NJ

FLAG for Cranford

FLAG for Cranford is a 501c3 charitable organization that continues to serve the Cranford community. Their 5th annual ornament sale is live! The 2024 ornaments feature Ye Olde Rathskeller and Perrotti’s Quality Meats. Ornaments are $15 each and will be delivered to your home in Cranford on or before December 23. Link to Order 

Stylish Fashion and Accessories Under $25 in Cranford and Westfield

Anthem Style + Gift

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
Anthem

100 North Union Avenue, Cranford, NJ

908-272-6060

Anthem Style + Gift

Boutique featuring a curated selection of women’s fashion, accessories, and gifts. We have loved their Patch Bar since it arrived! Trucker hats start at $25, which includes your first patch! Then customize your hat with their selection of patches, pins, and chains!

Bridget’s Irish Cottage

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
Bridget’s Irish Cottage

15 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ

Bridget’s Irish Cottage

908-789-0909

Irish shop with an extensive selection of authentic Irish and Celtic merchandise. We chose the Tweed Card Holder by Mucros. The plaid designs are fabulous, and the wallet is zippered to keep your cards and money safe!

Hickory & Hill General Store

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
Repost: Hickory & Hill General Store

21 North Avenue West, Cranford, NJ

908-447-6955

Hickory & Hill General Store

A boutique offering a thoughtfully curated collection of home décor, gifts, clothing, jewelry, and art, with items crafted by small businesses to provide a unique shopping experience. We think the Hanker Bandanas are seriously the most versatile gift: a scarf, headband, doggie bandana, napkin, ponytail tie, etc.! Plus, the patterns are simply gorgeous!

Delicious Food and Beverage Gifts from Local Cranford and Westfield Shops

Apricot Westfield: Dried Fruit & Nuts

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
Apricot Westfield

31 E Broad Street, Westfield, NJ

973-905-0637

Apricot Westfield

Offers an assortment of Turkish delights, including dried fruits, nuts, candy, coffee, and more. We suggest a gift of the “Viral Dubai Chocolate” bar—available in dark or milk chocolate. This tantalizing bar wrapped in gold foil is filled with crispy kataifi, pistachio, and tahini paste, all encased in milk chocolate!

Five Springs Bourbon

Five Springs Bourbon

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
Repost: Five Springs Bourbon

Available at: Shop-Rite Liquors (Westfield) and House of Wine & Liquor (Westfield)

Westfield family-owned brand offering premium bourbon infused with natural flavors like Honey Sage, Vanilla Maple, and Blood Orange. Crafted in Kentucky, Five Springs honors bourbon’s roots while embracing innovation.

Lily & Sparrow

25 Alden Street, Cranford, NJ

551-396-7064

Lily & Sparrow

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
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A chocolate and confections shop offering handcrafted artisan chocolates and bonbons. The assorted 5-piece Bonbons gift set is perfect for the chocolate lover in your life! With an adorable winter theme and a selection of their most popular flavors made from responsibly sourced chocolate, every bite is a treat!

Perrotti’s Quality Meats

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
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23 South Union Avenue, Cranford, NJ

908-272-4980

Perrotti’s Quality Meats

A family-owned butcher shop providing high-quality meats, prepared foods, and catering services. This wonderful shop has been a Cranford treasure for more than 50 years! Who wouldn’t love a jar of their homemade canned traditional tomato sauces in pint, quart, and half-gallon sizes?! Put it in a basket and pair with Calandra’s fresh bread and packaged pasta!

Piece of Cake Ice Cream

62 W. Inman Avenue, Rahway, NJ

732-382-0281

Piece of Cake Ice Cream

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
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A local family business offering homemade gourmet gelato, sorbet, and ice cream pies. Also available on Uber Eats, Grub Hub, and Door Dash! Gift some pints of their delicious frozen creations! We highly recommend the seasonal Cranberry Sorbet, Grand Slam Cracker Gelato, and Cookie Monster Ice Cream.

Savor Snack Shop

18 North Union Avenue, Cranford, NJ

908-858-2088

Savor Snack Shop

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
Savor Snack Shop

A family-owned snack shop offering a wide variety of sweet, salty, and savory delectables. You can honestly put a gift basket together of so many items from their store to suit the preference of your recipient. However, you MUST add the Peppermint Bark Truffle Cups! These are so unique and absolutely delicious this time of year!

Eco-Friendly Home and Garden Gifts

Terrace Plant Shop

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area

58 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ

908-935-2400

Terrace Plant Shop

Plant shop offering a variety of houseplants, indoor trees, and plant-related services. Give the gift of one of their indoor plants and pair it with a pot! They even give you step-by-step directions for the easy care of the plant!

Charming Home Décor and Stylish Gift Ideas for the Holidays in Cranford and Westfield

Augusta Mae Boutique

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
Augusta Mae Boutique

35 Alden Street, Cranford, NJ

908-370-7748

Augusta Mae Boutique

Boutique offering a mix of trendy clothing, accessories, and unique gifts. This year, splurge just a bit and purchase their coveted signature candle, COZY! This perfectly scented candle burns with a mix of spices and evergreen filling the air! It sells out every season!

The Curious Heart Shop

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
The Curious Heart Shop

11 North Union Avenue, Cranford, NJ

908-936-2080

The Curious Heart Shop

Spiritual boutique and center focused on curating products that uplift and inspire your soul. Their homemade Wool Diffuser Bundle is perfect for everyone! This packaged gift comes with wool ball diffuser and essential oils – perfect for car, locker, closets, and more! 

Labo Refillery

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
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11 Walnut Avenue, Cranford, NJ

908-456-2465

Labo Refillery

A shop that refills any containers with liquid products such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions, body wash, and more. Their goal is to reduce plastic use and waste, offering mostly organic and natural products, as well as reusable and recyclable items. Great stocking stuffers—we love the Two Tree Soaps Face Masks. They really do the job and smell amazing!

The Life Boutique

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
The Life Boutiques

52 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ

The Life Boutique

908-228-5884

A luxury boutique offering a curated selection of fashion, accessories, and home décor items. We couldn’t resist the Among the Flowers soap sample set with the dried flower bouquet!

Perfect Pet Gift Ideas from Cranford’s Favorite Pet Supply Shop

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Cranford

25 gifts under 25, 25 Local Gifts Under $25: Your Holiday Shopping Guide for the Cranford Westfield Area
Repost: Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Cranford

4 South Union Avenue, Cranford, NJ

908-264-7452

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Cranford

A pet store offering professional grooming services, a wide selection of nutritious pet treats and food, stylish essentials, fashionable accessories, and a variety of toys and doggie spa products. Your furry friend said they would LOVE an advent calendar filled with treats! Just in case they are sold out, a new “lovie” would be a close second!

Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping While Supporting Local Businesses

Happy holidays and happy shopping! By choosing gifts from these local treasures, you’re not just checking off your list—you’re supporting the heart of our community. Let’s make this season special, one thoughtful gift at a time!

Filed Under: Cool Places, Cranford NJ Shopping, Holidays, Westfield NJ Shopping Tagged With: community information, Holidays, Small Businesses

About Sharon Steele

Top 1% of 94,000 Coldwell Banker Realty Agents Internationally Qualified
NJAR Circle of Excellence PLATINUM 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
#1 Agent in Cranford from ALL companies for Total Production 2014-2 024as per GSMLS
Named Real Trends “America’s Best" Real Estate Agent 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Thirteen Year Winner of the Five Star Professional Award 2012-2024

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