We are unabashed supporters of neighborhood businesses. Our December magazines, which will begin arriving at your doorsteps after Thanksgiving, feature all kinds of creative neighborhood crafters from whom you can (and should) buy handmade holiday gifts.

The shopping frenzy officially kicks off this Friday (or today, apparently, as national retailers keep inching up sales), and if you already have your track suit laid out and your route mapped, we won’t judge. We will, however, encourage you to hit up locally-owned shops in Preston Hollow, which are offering plenty of their own specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday (an event created by American Express).

  • Facelogic will have scarves, jewelry, spongeables, Clarisonic brush heads, body brush extension handles and more that are already packaged for $35 and under for Black Friday. Revitalash, Clarisonics and Opals will all be 20 percent off for the big ticket items.
  • T. Hee Greetings and Gifts will open two hours early on Black Friday at 8 a.m. and will offer one regularly priced item for 50 percent off. From 9 a.m.-6 p.m. spend at least $50 and get 15 percent off, spend $150 and get 25 percent off and spend $250 and get 35 percent off.
  • North Haven Gardens will roll out their Christmas trees for Black Friday and offer its patrons warm cider and cookies. Stop by between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. to check out the wreaths, garlands and more. Show up on Nov. 24, Saturday, and receive a $25 gift card when you spend $100.
  • Need a favor? This website has hundreds of wedding, bridal, baby shower and other favors and personalized gifts. Visit the website on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and even Sunday and type in coupon code: SBSWFS15OFF for 15 percent off.
  • Drop off the kids at The Little Gym at Preston and Forest for its Black Friday Camps. The camp is for children in the 3-8 age-range to have some fun while you unwind from Thanksgiving, shop or decorate. Drop off times are 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. with a $36 charge for members and $40 for non-members. Reservations are required so call 214.515.0800.