A Gift for Everyone + A Giveaway

In the 6

Have you ever been in a grab bag and thought “I should have thought of THAT for a gift!” or at a family gift exchange and in your head you say that’s “the perfect gift!“?

This gift box is perfect for anyone – from your Best Friend to your Boss. All boxes are customizable and include quality items.. Keep reading to see a sneak peek of some of the goodies! And how to enter my first GIVEAWAY to win one for yourself!!

Have you ever been in a gift grab bag and thought "I should have thought of THAT for a gift!" or at a family gift exchange and in your head you say that's "the perfect gift!"?

When I first heard about In the 6, a gift box created by Meredith Beebe, I was beyond excited. The inspiration behind this idea is to support local businesses. Meredith has seen firsthand how small business shop owners invest in their community and the importance of giving back.

Here a just a few reasons why you’ll love this gift box too……..

  • Fully customizable gifts
  • Various sizes at different price points are available
  • 10% of the proceeds go to charity
  • Gifts are all from some of my favorite local stores in Geneva, IL

"Shopping local means we are building a better world" - Meredith Beebe Meredith was kind enough to invite me and my sister-in-law (of Cedar & Rush) out for a day to visit some of the shops that participate in the gift box. I'm sharing some fun pictures and a sneak peak of what you can expect in this fabulous gift box!{left to right: me, Meredith and Nicole}

“Shopping local means we are building a better world” – Meredith Beebe

Meredith was kind enough to invite me and my sister-in-law (of Cedar & Rush) out for a day to visit some of the shops that participate in the gift box. I’m sharing some fun pictures and a sneak peak of what you can expect in this fabulous gift box!

Geneva, Illinois Holiday Gift ideas from local bloggers and friends

Our first stop was BB Interiors – a retail boutique and interior design firm. There are so many unique gift finds here! I happen to have written an entire blog post on this shop but keep scrolling down then come back up to check out it out here.

"Shopping local means we are building a better world"

bb interiors in the 6

Next up, Graham’s Chocolate!grahams

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Graham’s is well known in Geneva for their ice cream and delicious chocolate treats. My husbands favorite! Somehow all the other chocolates disappeared before I had a chance to take this picture…

Graham's is well known in Geneva for their ice cream and delicious chocolate treats. My husbands favorite! Somehow all the other chocolates disappeared before I had a chance to take this pic!

Odalisque – a beauty apothecary was our next stop and Bridget, the owner, is just delightful. She gave me a mini makeover on our visit and some great tips that I can do at home. The gifts in my box included a Haute Cocoa lipgloss that I am obsessed with.

odalisque gifts

makeup at oda

Odalisque - a beauty apothecary was our next stop and Bridget, the owner, is just delightful. She gave me a mini makeover on our visit and some great tips that I can do at home. The gifts in my box included a cocoa lipgloss that I am obsessed with.

Extra perk: all purchases from Odalisque come nicely wrapped in burlap bags with a signature gold charm. Gift wrapping ✓

Odalisque - a beauty apothecary was our next stop and Bridget, the owner, is just delightful. She gave me a mini makeover on our visit and some great tips that I can do at home. The gifts in my box included a cocoa lipgloss that I am obsessed with.

Moveable Feast & Co

The pictures here alone will give you an idea of how delicious this cafe and catering company is. The brownies were even on Oprah’s list of favorite things!

moveable feast

Moveable Feast | The pictures here alone will give you an idea of how delicious this cafe and catering company is. The brownies were even on Oprah's list of favorite things! Moveable Feast | The pictures here alone will give you an idea of how delicious this cafe and catering company is. The brownies were even on Oprah's list of favorite things!

Moveable Feast | The pictures here alone will give you an idea of how delicious this cafe and catering company is. The brownies were even on Oprah's list of favorite things!

Kernals – Popcorn options from Movie, Cheddar to a hot Fire flavor. The popcorn is made fresh daily and any left overs go to local food pantries.

Kernals Popcorn in the 6 Geneva Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn with Sea Salt - YUM! Kernals Popcorn | Geneva IL - From Fire to Cheddar, Kernals has delicious popcorn made fresh daily!

Tin boxes to support your favorite teams are available too – Go Hawkeyes!

tin boxes at kernals popcorn

The Spice House  Best spices in town. We loved having this shop nearby when we lived in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago. Now that we are in Geneva, we are lucky enough to have their other location just a couple blocks away!
The Spice House - Best spices in town. We loved having this shop nearby when we lived in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago and love that their other location is in Geneva (just 3 blocks away from us!).

The Olive Mill - Every flavor of olive oil you can think of! And they are delicious. Especially the chili pepper which I have been cooking with everyday lately.

The Olive Mill – Every flavor of olive oil you can think of! And they are delicious. Especially the chili pepper which I have been cooking with everyday lately.

The Olive Mill - Every flavor of olive oil you can think of! And they are delicious. Especially the chili pepper which I have been cooking with everyday lately.

The Olive Mill - Every flavor of olive oil you can think of! And they are delicious. Especially the chili pepper which I have been cooking with everyday lately.

The Olive Mill - Every flavor of olive oil you can think of! And they are delicious. Especially the chili pepper which I have been cooking with everyday lately.

Floral Wonders – Voted best florist in the tri-city area. Owner, Eva Kamieniak’s, love for design really shows in all the gorgeous arrangements at Floral Wonders.

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floral wonders

Floral Wonders - Voted best florist in the tri-city area. Owner, Eva Kamieniak, love for design really shows in all the gorgeous arrangements at Floral Wonders.

FreshGround Coffee  Delicious coffee and a unique experience if you get a chance to visit. This isn’t a cafe but you can see firsthand how the coffee beans are roasted and ready to brew. Their online shop sells some unique gifts for the coffee lover in your life.

FreshGround Coffee - Delicious coffee and a unique experience if you get a chance to visit. This isn't a cafe but you can see firsthand how the coffee beans are roasted and ready to brew. Their online shop sells some unique gifts for the coffee lover in your life!

Fresh Ground Roasting Coffee in Geneva, IL

Here is a full list of the items available to include in your customized gift box:

  • BEAUTY PRODUCTS from Odalisque
  • SPICES from The Spice House
  • HOME DECOR items from bb Interiors
  • OLIVE OIL from The Olive Mill
  • Gourmet POPCORN from Kernals
  • Oprah’s favorite BROWNIES from Moveable Feast & Co.
  • A gift card for a FLOWER ARRANGEMENT from Floral Wonders
  • LUXURY CONSIGNMENT gift card to Jane Pabon
  • COFFEE from FreshGround Roasting
  • CIGARS from Burning Leaf Cigar shop
  • Aventurine “New Growth” CRYSTAL STONE from Crystal Life Technology
  • An assortment of Grahams CHOCOLATES

Meredith is already getting busy on holiday boxes so I would order soon! Not local? No worries! In the 6 ships nationwide! 

Want more? Check out my full review on Lakeshore Magazine and Nicole’s post on Cedar & Rush. Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to enter the giveaway below for a mini version of In the 6 gift box!

Samantha Regan

 

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  1. 11.10.15

    So many goodies, really gets everyone in the holiday giving spirit!

  2. 11.17.15

    And the winner is…… Lindsey Burton!!! Congrats! And a huge THANK YOU to everyone that entered!!!