LAKE LIFE SHEBOYGAN 2023 | HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
SHOPPING SHEBOYGAN Shop local for unique gifts!
Emagining Sheboygan’s Unique Gift Sets Sheboygan Experiences Gifts Unique to Sheboygan Plus! Holiday Events
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UNIQUE GIFT SETS
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STOCKING STUFFERS
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SHEBOYGAN EXPERIENTIAL GIFTS
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FAMILY MEMORIES
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OUR FAVORITE GIFT IDEAS
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FESTIVE EVENTS
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BRANDS THAT GIVE BACK
We are here to introduce you to some of the sweetest gifts Sheboygan shops have to offer.
Grab these unique gifts to add a personalized touch to your stocking stuffers!
The holidays are a time to express love, appreciation, and thoughtfulness.
With these gifts under the tree, you’re sure to make memories to last a lifetime.
Support local businesses with these uniquely Sheboygan gifts this year!
Take a break from shopping and savor the season with these local events.
Shop for a cause with these brands that give back at The Boutique at Blue Harbor Resort.
LAKE LIFE SHEBOYGAN Editor-in-Chief Lisa K. Adams, Marketing Manager
Content Creator Em von der Ruhr, Marketing Coordinator
725 Blue Harbor Drive Sheboygan, WI 53081 blueharbor.com marketing@blueharborresort.com @blueharborresort
ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS Lisa K. Adams Lisa is the Marketing Manager at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI, and a jack-of-all-trades. She considers herself a Creative above all else because she never knows what idea she will dream up next. With over a decade working in tourism and her experience as a Content Creator for Best Version Media’s Saint Charles Living, she is excited to bring Lake Life Sheboygan to life! Em von der Ruhr Em is the Marketing Coordinator at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI. A recent graduate of St. Norbert College, Em studied Communication and Media Studies alongside Art and uses these skills at work, continuously aiming for new levels of creativity. Em loves working visually with graphics and design, and loves writing just as much. She is excited to take on Lake Life Sheboygan alongside her blog, Emagining Sheboygan.
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WELCOME TO OUR
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE I am so excited to introduce Lake Life Sheboygan with a Holiday Gift Guide. From our view at Blue Harbor Resort, we see practically an ocean of opportunities to enjoy this community. We’re committed to sharing the Lake Michigan experience of Sheboygan, WI, with our readers and hope you’ll visit to experience the lake life for yourself soon. If you're looking for unique local gifts and a memorable shopping experience, you've come to the right place! Dive into Unique Gift Sets curated by our Content Creator, Em, or treat your loved ones to Sheboygan Experiential Gifts like a cooking class at Relish or an event at the Weill Center.
“If you’re looking for unique local gifts and a memorable shopping experience, you’ve come to the right place!”
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You’ll find everything on Santa’s shopping list right here in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. So plan to stuff those stockings with a custom lip balm from Olivü 426, buy a gift from a brand that gives back at The Boutique at Blue Harbor Resort, or treat Santa to a decadent chocolate truffle from the Victorian Chocolate Shoppe. You’ll find all of this and more when you shop Sheboygan this season. Happy holidays!
Editor-in-Chief
BEHIND THE SCENES Santa’s helpers are busy bringing holiday magic to our main lobby at Blue Harbor Resort. We’re so excited to kick off the holiday season with Run, Santa, Run and Breakfast with Santa, so before the presents are unwrapped and the season is done, savor a weekend with the family for holiday fun!
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Unique Gift Sets
FROM EMAGINING SHEBOYGAN Story & Photography By Em von der Ruhr
There are deals left and right from all your favorite retailers, but we are here to introduce you to some of the sweetest gifts Sheboygan shops have to offer. 5
It’s time to get your shopping on! We are coming out of the busiest shopping week of the year: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday.
has a deep appreciation for food, this Kitchen sampler custom gift set from Relish in Downtown Sheboygan is a sweet and savory haven.
There are deals left and right from all your favorite retailers, but we are here to introduce you to some of the sweetest gifts Sheboygan shops have to offer in case you didn’t cross off everything on your shopping list this weekend.
This time of year calls for bright spirits, which is why this set absolutely calls for this festive garland and serving platter for hosting, whether Christmas is at their house this year or not.
These sets are sure to spread jolly and cheer to those receiving them. After all, who doesn’t love a new set of items that all go together well? It’s one of the most exciting presents to both gift and receive.
KITCHEN CREATOR
Whether this person loves cooking their own recipes or
Create your own custom hot chocolate gift. Pick out a mug, hot cocoa, candy canes, and marshmallows, everything necessary to build the ultimate cozy cocoa station to enjoy all winter long. Topping it all off, and we mean literally, is a Nora Fleming Mini and matching dish. These Mini’s come in just about anything imaginable, from Holiday symbols and food to nature and animals. Not sure what mini’s your gift recipient already has? No problem, Relish keeps a wish list for every collector so you’ll know which minis they need!
TOY LOVER
Five or 25, child or collector, you’ll find two unique shops in Downtown Sheboygan to shop for the Toy Lover on your list. The GameBoard is a shop on 8th Street known for its plentiful shelves of games; card games, board games, puzzles, jigsaw squares, fantasy games, escape room games, and more. Snag a quirky new game for your gift recipient to play with a group or add a tuckin just for them. Brainteaser blocks are ideal for the person who loves to think logically and strategically. These blocks come in a range of difficulty levels to keep anyone sleuthing away. Next, you’ll want to hop down the street to another Sheboygan favorite, Freaktoyz. 6
This shop is packed to the brim with collectables like video games, action figures, and comics. You’ll find Pokémon, Star Wars, Wrestlers, Magic the Gathering, Pop Funkos, Horror Icons… dare we go on? Pick up your loved one’s favorite character figure as a stocking stuffer, they are sure to love it. Both The GameBoard or Freaktoyz have an impressive selection of collectable cards. Pick up a set or two as a bonus for this game-themed gift set. There’s a child-at-heart in all of us, so you’ll have your Toy Lover crossed off the list!
First, pick out a special guardian (or gremlin, whichever you prefer to call it) bell for your loved one for good luck and fortune. Sully’s has a selection of unique and traditional gremlin bells with Celtic designs, dragons, skulls, and butterflies. After you’ve got that bagged, new biking gloves are bound to be at the top of your motorist’s wish list. To complement the gloves, snag a Rough Rider bar soap, these are created for the dirtiest of hands, mechanics and gardeners, and use a natural grime remover to wash away the dirt and oil. During the off season, your ride-loving gift recipient will appreciate a Sully’s Ride Shop candle, gift card, or sticker as a stocking stuffer to remind them of their passion and warmer days ahead.
MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST
Wisconsin is the birthplace of Harley Davidson and a holy grail of motorcycle culture. Sully’s Ride Shop has you covered for all things ride-related. 7
Candy, chocolate, and sweets galore! If this sounds like someone you know, skip the big-box store candy this year and head over to the Victorian Chocolate Shoppe for hand-crafted chocolate, truffles, and fudge. Best known for their homemade truffles and gourmet chocolates, this old-fashioned sweet shop will lure you inside with the aroma alone! Choose from a wide selection of truffle flavors and chocolate dipped items like pretzels, espresso beans, candies, and fruits. Once you have your chocolates selected from the display case, don’t skip over the tables! Grab a bag (or two) of pre-packaged sweets to tuck into a stocking or add as a gift topper. Not only are there plenty of fun flavors, dips, and kinds of chocolates, but the Victorian Chocolate Shoppe also has sugar free chocolates available in milk and dark chocolate. You might as well pick out something special of this variety for your sugar-loving friend too!
SWEET TOOTH
Although this shop is without a doubt a dream come true for chocolate lovers, you can find hard and gummy candies here as well. You’ll want to pick up a variety of treats. After all, Christmas only comes once a year!
FASHIONISTA
Sheboygan is home to several cute and trendy clothing boutiques for those in your life who live for their wardrobe. The Mainstream Boutique is located on 8th Street just a few doors down from The GameBoard and the other Downtown locations on our gift set list. Inside, you’ll find jewelry, belts, hats, outerwear accessories, clothing staples, special occasion clothing, shoes, boots, bags, and clutches.
Mainstream Boutique is the place to go to find sophisticated clothing that’s on-trend and ready to make a statement. Pick up your first gift set item from here, perhaps a special piece of jewelry or a cute winter hat or vest for the holiday season, before popping down to the Riverfront Boardwalk to TLC Casuals next! As the name might suggest, you’ll find casual fashion staples here, in addition to fancy and unique pieces. There is sure to be something for every fashion lover at TLC Casuals, no matter their personal style. Coordinated and organized by color inside, if you know someone who loves to set a color-scheme when getting themselves ready, you’ve just stumbled upon the gold-mine! A classic pair of jeans or sweater would make a great emphasis to this fashioncentered gift. As for one last item, any fashionista absolutely adores the chance to pick out something new
themselves, especially from a new boutique. Add a gift card as a tuck-in (maybe inside a fashion clutch or sticking out of the pocket of a folded pair of pants) and ta da! You’ve crossed the Fashionista off your gift list. Perfection. I hope that these gift sets ignite inspiration for your holiday gift giving this season. There is so much fun, creativity, and love to be found in compiling a themed gift for someone in your life. Hand-picked gift sets are more personable and can include multiple fun pieces to treat your loved one to something special they might not have otherwise bought for themselves. Plus, there is an element of excitement to shopping local and putting together the perfect set to gift your family, friends, or significant other. Happy holiday shopping! Shop For Unique Gift Sets relishkitchenstore.com the-gameboard.com freaktoyz.com sullysrideshop.com victorianchocolateshoppe.com mainstreamboutiquesheboygan.com
tlccasuals.com
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Stocking Stuffers By Lisa K. Adams Photography Provided by Businesses
Grab these unique gifts to add a personalized touch to your stocking stuffers!
CUSTOM LIP BALM
LEATHER KEY CHAIN
TRUFFLES
Create customized stocking stuffers for family, give out as gifts to your service professionals, or order one for everyone in your office! Pick the flavor, the label color, and if you’re ordering more than 20, you can even customize the text on the label!
Perfect for the motorcycle enthusiast on your list. Inspire the ride and keep your keys handy with this genuine leather key chain from Sully’s Ride Shop. Available in three colors: Espresso Brown, Black, and Natural Brown. Includes metal ring.
With 27 flavors of homemade and handdipped truffles from Cappuccino, Champagne, and Amaretto to Blueberry Cheesecake, Coconut, Mint, or Black Forest, you’ll find a favorite of this signature treat for everyone on you list!
Price: $2.25 each
Price: $15 each
Price: $1 each
Olivü 426
Sully’s Ride Shop
Victorian Chocolate Shoppe
502 N 8th Street
815 N 8th Street
519 S 8th Street
olivu426.com
sullysrideshop.com
victorianchocolateshoppe.com
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Sheboygan
EXPERIENTIAL GIFTS Story & Photography By Em von der Ruhr
The holidays are a time to express love, appreciation, and thoughtfulness. Often times, we see this being expressed in the form of wrapped presents or donations to non-profits and groups that are in need. Although these are both wonderful and thoughtful ways to give back; there is another way of spreading holiday cheer this year right here in Sheboygan. Give the gift of a unique experience to your loved ones by sending them to the Malibu of the Midwest for memories that will last well after this holiday season.
A PERSONAL TOUCH Olivü 426 is an Oscar-recognized natural skincare and beauty shop born right here in Sheboygan in 2006 where it still resides in Downtown. Everything is hand-crafted and made from olive oil including lip balms, whipped lotions, soaps, washes, moisturizers, and more.
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Olivü 426 provides a unique shopping experience for their hand-made products with natural ingredients, but what sets them apart from other skincare is the staff who are happy to walk you through customizing certain items right in the store! Make your own lip balms, sugar scrubs, body spray, and more for the perfectly customized gift. For an experiential gift, stop into Olivü 426 or head to their website to order a gift card, so your loved one can shop for gentle skincare products and have the opportunity to create and design their own signature skin care.
olivu426.com
CREATIVITY
LIFE SKILLS
ENTERTAINMENT
Board and Brush is a DIY board painting experience located on 8th Street in Downtown Sheboygan that is a go-to for any creative on your shopping list!
If you know someone who loves to cook and is also looking to expand upon their skill-set in the kitchen, gift them a cooking class at Relish Kitchen Store in Downtown Sheboygan!
Entertainment can be an experience in and of itself, especially when it’s live entertainment.
Whether you consider yourself to be full of creativity or lacking it altogether, a fun experience awaits. Choose your workshop project to get started. The bountiful selection of board projects varies in size, time commitment, and color. This would make a great experiential gift for a group of friends, a couple, a family with kids, a reunion, and beyond. Completely personalize your gifts this year with a trip to Board and Brush in Sheboygan! boardandbrush.com/sheboygan
Relish is your go-to place for kitchen supplies, decorations, cooking classes, and events. Some of the classes available include baking treats, cooking meals, and even health-food classes. With kid-friendly and adult cooking classes, this can be a great fit for kids, adults, and families.
The Weill Center here in Sheboygan offers regional and national entertainment including live original music, comedy, musicals, dance ensembles, and tribute bands. The Nutcracker Ballet and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer are both beloved holiday tales if you’d like to gift a holiday experience at the Weill Center.
This is the gift that keeps on giving, your loved ones will be able to add to their culinary knowledge after one of these Relish classes!
Tack on local shopping, restaurants, and even a discounted stay at Blue Harbor Resort, located just a couple minutes away from the Downtown area to make the whole trip a special Sheboygan experience.
relishkitchenstore.com/classes
weillcenter.com
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Family Memories By Lisa K. Adams Photography Provided by Businesses
With these gifts under the tree, you’re sure to make memories to last a lifetime.
BOOKWORM GARDENS BUNDLE
NOT IT CRAZY CHRISTMAS
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP
Experience books brought to life one garden at a time when you purchase any level of membership. You’ll get a plantable seed ornament and another Bookworm item (while supplies last). Offer valid through December 21st.
Crazy Christmas is the same fast and frenzied fun as the original Not It! game with the addition of the holly jolly North Pole gang: Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elf, Rudolf, Snowman and Gingerbread boy. Nothing beats the memories of family game night!
During the holidays, gift a membership to Above & Beyond Children’s Museum, a place for families to play and connect through exploration and discovery! Members enjoy unlimited admission, member-only events, and birthday party discounts. *Family Access Memberships not eligible.
Price: $50+
Price: $18
Price: 20% OFF
Bookworm Gardens
The GameBoard
1415 Campus Drive
621 N 8th Street
Above & Beyond Children’s Museum
bookwormgardens.org
the-gameboard.com
902 North 8th Street abkids.org
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Our Favorite
GIFT IDEAS By Lisa K. Adams Photography Provided by Businesses
Support local businesses with these uniquely Sheboygan gifts under the tree this year! 15
SULLY’S RIDE SHOP CREW NECK SWEATSHIRT sullysrideshop.com $50
3 SHEEPS BREWING CO. CRIBBAGE BOARD 3sheepsbrewing.com $42
VISIT SHEBOYGAN CUSTOM SWAG visitsheboygan.com $4
Shop Local For Unique Gifts
CAAN’S FLORAL HOME GARDEN POINSETTIAS 4.5" POT - 10" POT caanfloral.com $6.99 - $49.99
JOHN MICHAEL KOHLER ART CENTER PAPER MACHE T-REX KIT jmkac.org
THE BOUTIQUE AT BLUE HARBOR RESORT SPARTINA 449 GREAT LAKES CROSSBODY blueharborresort.com $74 16
SAVOR THE SEASON WITH THESE
FESTIVE EVENTS NOV 24 - DEC 30 Mon & Tue Noon-7pm Wed-Sun Noon-5pm PRANGE’S HOLIDAY MEMORIES @ Sheboygan County Museum Make your own holiday memories enjoying festive community trees, vintage pedal toys, and a family make & take project, plus the David Taylor House and Weinhold Log Cabin will be decorated for the holidays. Tickets $5-$10 sheboyganmuseum.org NOV 24 - DEC 31 Daily 5pm-9pm Closed Christmas Eve MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT @ Evergreen Park You won't want to miss this FREE drive-through holiday light display set to festive holiday music open Black Friday through New Year's Eve in Sheboygan, WI's Evergreen Park. Donations appreciated. makingspiritsbright.com
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NOV 26 - DEC 24 8am-5pm WINDOW/ENTRANCE DECORATING CONTEST @ Harbor Centre Businesses Visit Downtown, Riverfront, and South Pier businesses to view holiday decorations and vote for your favorite with dollars going to local charities. harborcentre.com NOV 29 & DEC 6, 13, 20 3:30pm STORYTIME WITH SANTA & MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY’S ELF @ Sheboygan County Museum Enjoy holiday activities and fun, including chats with Bruce the Spruce, vintage pedal toys in the Garton Toy ride-on corral, and a family make-and-take project. sheboyganmuseum.org DEC 1 5:30pm-8pm CHARCUTERIE CREATIONS @ Above & Beyond Children’s Museum Craft your own charcuterie board gift set to either give away or keep for yourself. 21+ Preregistration required. Cost $25 abkids.org
DEC 2, 9, 16, & 23 8:30am-10am BREAKFAST WITH SANTA @ The Beacon Restaurant Buffet breakfast and visits with Santa. Adults $20, Kids 14 & Under $10, Kids under 3 eat free. Reservations recommended 920457-9810. blueharborresort.com DEC 1 - 9 2pm & 7pm Shows A CHRISTMAS CAROL @ Leslie W. Johnson Theatre This is a traditional tale with a twist from Sheboygan Theatre Company featuring lessons of the importance of kindness, generosity, and the holiday spirit. Adults $22, Seniors 60+ $15, Students $10. stcshows.org Dec 2 Noon - 4pm HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE @ Various Businesses Hop on the trolley for just $1 to visit Harbor Centre businesses and discover holiday happenings all around town. harborcentre.com
DEC 2 9am RUN, SANTA, RUN @ Blue Harbor Resort Lace up your running shoes for this festive 5k as hundreds of Santas, elves, and penguins take over the streets of Sheboygan. Registration available day of for $45 for adults and $35 for children. blueharborresort.com DEC 2 10am-1pm SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS @ Above & Beyond Children’s Museum Grab your passport and embark on a journey of seasonal celebrations. Visits with Santa, hot cocoa, crafts, and more. $8 admission ($3 for members). abkids.org
DEC 10 7:30pm PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND CREOLE CHRISTMAS @ Weill Center Celebrate the season with New Orleans classics as well as some best-loved holiday selections with a twist. Tickets $35-$55 weillcenter.com Dec 14 - 16 5pm-8pm FROST FEST @ Bookworm Gardens Immerse yourself in twinkling lights and festive fun with themed beverages, an interactive and educational art making experience, bonfires, story time, frosty frolicking, and more. Tickets $10-$15. bookwormgardens.org
Dec 17 3pm RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL @ Weill Center This Broadway series national tour features all your favorite characters from the TV classic and helps shine a light on the idea that what makes you different, makes you special. Tickets $55-$85. weillcenter.com DEC 31 8:30pm-12:30am NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY @ Blue Harbor Resort Celebrate New Year's Eve with DJ party including appetizers, party favors, and champagne toast! Adults $45+, Children $20+ blueharborresort.com
DEC 2 - 3 Sat 2pm & 7pm | Sun 2pm THE NUTCRACKER @ Weill Center Celebrate the joyous Christmas season with Tchaikovsky’s traditional holiday ballet, The Nutcracker. Tickets $25+ weillcenter.com DEC 9 - 10 10am-4pm A WADE HOUSE CHRISTMAS @ Wade House Experience the wonder of a 19thcentury Christmas at Wade House with cookie decorating, games, scavenger hunts, oldfashioned decorations, classic holiday treats, crafts, and live music. Tickets $8-$15. wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org *Events subject to change. Check websites for complete details.
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BRANDS THAT
GIVE BACK By Lisa K. Adams Photography Provided by Businesses
Shop for a cause with these brands that give back at The Boutique at Blue Harbor Resort.
LOVE YOUR MELON Love Your Melon began with the simple idea of putting a hat on every child battling cancer in America. 50% of net profits from the sale of all Love Your Melon products is given to nonprofit organizations around the world leading the fight against pediatric cancer.
FAHLO Track a REAL animal with every bracelet and support their conservation in the wild! Every purchase gives back to wildlife nonprofits—since their 2018 launch, Fahlo has donated $2m+ to protect at-risk species.
HEADBANDS OF HOPE For every Headbands of Hope item sold, a headband is donated to a child with an illness. "It's crazy to think that all of this started with one headband, to one kid, out of my dorm room in college. And now, we're 1 million headbands donated all over the world!” - Jess Ekstrom, Founder
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