The Main Line Parent Community’s Favorite Places to Shop Local
Shop small to support the local businesses who make our Community the best!
We learn new things every day from the Main Line Parent Community group on Facebook. When we asked for the best places to shop local, our members did not disappoint! Of course we scoped their recommendations out on Instagram and were DELIGHTED to discover such social local shops. Support these local businesses who help make our Community a great place to raise a family!
Clothing and Accessories
Menagerie Boutique, Wayne
Grove 121, Bryn Mawr
Skirt, Bryn Mawr, Philly, and Stone Harbor
Hope Chest Main Line, Haverford and Philly
Out There Outfitters, Wayne
Louella, Malvern and Wayne
12 West, Malvern and Wayne
Posh Collections, Malvern
Tish Boutique, West Chester
Phineas Gage, West Chester
Benari Jewelers, Newtown Square and Exton
Home and Gifts
Trapezium Math– engaging math materials for home and school!
Philly DIY– customize engraved gifts, including cutting boards for a super unique present (and so much more!)
Walnut Street Theatre– family friendly stage show tickets make great gifts, but they also have camps and workshops that make perfect experience gifts for the kids in your life!
Penn Live Arts, Philadelphia- annual programming including the Philadelphia Children’s Festival!
Eastcote Lane, Devon
The Argyle Bouquet, Haverford
Print Art Kids, based in Media
Kramer Drive, Berwyn
Sweet Mabel Folk Art & Fine Craft, Narberth
Narberth Bookshop, Narberth
The Mudroom, Ardmore
Past Present Future, Ardmore
Home Grown, Bryn Mawr
Earth & State, Media
The Little House Shop, Wayne
Main Point Books, Wayne
BellaDonna Gifts, Wayne
Terra Culture, Malvern
Classes and Memberships
Roots With Ruark– treat the kiddos on your list to fun music classes!
Young Rembrandts Chester County– give the gift of art lessons to the children in your life!
Music Training Center, Ardmore and Plymouth Meeting- they have the coolest music classes for kids, including Rock Band class!
Lulu’s Casita– the indoor kid playspace where all the cool kids want to hang out!
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
Gifts for Babies, Kids, Tweens +
Kids ‘N Kribs, Devon- lifestyle boutique for all your baby and kid needs!
Monkey Fish Toys– unique products and a variety of free services make Monkey Fish one of the best toy stores around!
JL Entertainment Designs– gifts for the “big kids” in your house, they’ve got everything for your wifi, entertainment, and sound needs!
Character Development, Narberth
Lucky Duck Toys, Bryn Mawr
Children’s Book World, Haverford
Nicholas Smith Trains and Toys, Broomall
pucciManuli, Ardmore
Big Smile Toys, Paoli
Luxey Little Ones, West Chester
Food and Treats
The Sweet Trading Company– handmade chocolates, candies, and more!
Nothing Bundt Cakes various sizes, every bite is delicious!
HomeCooked, Paoli- send a yummy meal or treats to a friend (or buy some for yourself to save some time around the holidays!)
Springfield Pasta/Napoletano Brothers, Springfield
30 Main Bistro, Berwyn
Gemelli Gelato, West Chester
Christopher’s, Wayne
Health and Beauty
Dr Meredith Murphy, King of Prussia- treat yourself or a loved one to acupuncture, massage, microneedling, and more!
Stafford Chiropractic & Healing Center / Cryo Sculpt Revive– complete chiropractic and wellness services, PLUS skin rejuvenation and aesthetics
La Maison Health & Fitness, Wayne- help your family meet their fitness goals!
@lamaisonhealthandfitnessSomething You Onsite Beauty Services, Wayne- treat yourself to luxury hair, makeup, eyelash, and eyebrow services at home or in the studio!
Essent Spa, Bryn Mawr
@essentmedispa
Village Wellness, Berwyn
Brandi Jordan contributed to the original version of this article.
Susanne Hay November 25, 2021
StudioFlora, Berwyn for gifts and flowers
Culinary Harvest for carefully curated local foods, Wayne
Jenkins Arboretum for membership, classes and lectures around gardens and native plants, Berwyn