This weekend heralds the arrival of the holiday season, which includes Black Friday, Small Saturday, Artists Sunday, and Cyber Monday. With so many gift-buying ideas floating around, remember to try to #KeepItLocal. Here are some options offered by a few of our Best Of 2024 winners.
Dynamite Dames (3915 Benbrook Blvd, Ste C, Fort Worth, 817-319-1588), the longest-running pinup photography studio in North Texas and the winner of our readers’ choice for best photographer in Best Of 2024, has discount shoots and a gift card sale for the holidays. For example, when you purchase a gift card for $500, you receive an additional $100 gift card at no extra cost. If you’ve wanted to do a pinup shoot, now is the time! For the most current specials, follow the studio at Facebook.com/DynamiteDamesPhotography.
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Whether you’re treating yourself to a customized hat accessorized with your choices of chains, feathers, leather strips, and more, or buying one as a present (your main job right now), be sure and shop at Flea Style in the Stockyards (128 E Exchange Av, Ste 580, Fort Worth, 682-224-5887) this week. Starting on Black Friday, every $100 spent on apparel earns you a complimentary black-and-white (or teal) checkered sweater (limit of two per person) while supplies last.
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The seasonal offerings at Perfect Touch Day Spa (2525 Weisenberger St, Fort Worth, 817-870-3610) include sessions for couples and individuals that can be purchased in-person or at PerfectTouchSpa.com. The Holiday Couple’s Package for $300 includes 1.75 hours of pampering in which two people enjoy a Champagne Couple’s Massage followed by a Chocolate Peppermint Body Polish. I hope Santa brings me a Holiday Bliss Spa Package for $265 to enjoy four hours of pampering, including a facial, warm stone massage, spa manicure, paraffin hand treatment, and pedicure. Gift certificates are available in increments of $25 and up and can be used toward any spa services from our 2024 best spa winner. For impromptu contests and specials, keep an eye on Facebook.com/PerfectTouchDaySpa.
Courtesy Perfect Touch Day Spa
Remember the glorious queso from Torchy’s Tacos (nine area locations) that won the critic’s choice for best queso in Best Of 2024? Well, you have a chance to win that very same dish for free for a year. (A year!) How? Simply give the gift of Torchy’s Tacos by purchasing $250 worth of gift cards in-person at your favorite location to unlock the exclusive 2025 Queso Gold Card while supplies last. Lucky cardholders get a full-size award-winning green chile queso when they stop by Torchy’s and make a purchase throughout 2025. The cards are limited and will not be replenished, so get them before they sell out!
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Thrive Apothecary (three area locations) will have lots of specials this holiday season, but Thursday is your last chance to win free gummies from this award-winning CBD retailer in several flavors, including peach, mango, strawberry, and watermelon. To enter, follow Thrive on Facebook and share the story from Sat, Nov 9 — here, let me help you: https://bit.ly/Thankful4Thrive. The giveaway closes at 11:59pm Thanksgiving night. Good luck!
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Traders Village (2602 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie, 972-647-2331) is not just a mecca for flea-market finds and gift items — like the jewelry that got our attention during Best Of 2024 — but it can also be a resource for discounted home essentials. The village is currently offering Money Savings Deals focused on value/bargain shopping. For example, the dealer in Lot 5017 has Dove spray deodorant priced at three for $10 ($18.55 at Walmart) and Pantene shampoo and conditioner in 25-oz bottles for $5 ($7.97 at Walmart). Plus, the overflow area at Lot 21640 has Golden Pothos plants for $25 in the size typically found at Home Depot for $37.99. One neatly tied bow later, and that’s a lovely gift!
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Please pick up a copy of our annual Holidays Issue in stands on Wed, Dec 4, for more gift ideas, an extended calendar of seasonal events, holiday recipes, and a ton of info to help you make your list and check it twice. To be included, start by emailing Marketing@FWWeekly.com. Happy Holidays!
