Shop Local: A Guide to Great Gifts in Gloucester Twp.

This year, stay local with your holiday gift-shopping. Rest assured, Gloucester Township small businesses have something to offer for everyone on your list.

From great local restaurants' gift cards to gear for your sports lover, you can skip the mall and big box stores.

Here is a round-up of some of the best GT has to offer.

1. Great gear at

Sports Outlet on Black Horse Pike in Glendora is a warehouse of great sports gear and equipment. You can snag team apparel for all the Philly teams as well as teams from out of town. The store also carries equipment for team sports and has an array of great stocking stuffers. And you can use a coupon on the store's website to save 10 percent off any purchase of $50 or more.

2. Eat well all over town

Skip the chain restaurants and give the gift of delicious local food. In GT, , , and all offer holiday gift cards perfect for your favorite person. Stop by and round out the gift with a great bottle of local Jersey wine (Alfred's is BYOB!).

3. Make your own gift with supplies from

Stumped on what to give teachers and coaches? Stop into on Chews Landing Road for all the supplies you need to make amazing chocolate-covered pretzels and more. Cannon's offers a 5-pound box of pretzels for $17.99; chocolate for $19.49 (for 5 pounds) and toppings starting at $2.89. Each box of pretzels will make enough for everyone on your list (plus some extra for Santa).

4. Rare books and frugal finds at

Skip the e-reader gift card and go for something you can hold in your hands. The Book Asylum in downtown Blackwood is packed with new and used books for everyone on your list. If there is a rare or particular title you are searching for, the owners are happy to oblige and help on your search.

5. Honey and Tea from and

Are you missing the Blackwood Farmers Market this Winter? Grab some delicious honey from regular farmers' market vendor High Trail Honey (prices start at $6 for an 8-ounce jar) and wrap it up with some great loose tea from on College Drive. While you are at Natural Health, stock up on great natural soaps, beauty products and essential oils—perfect for pampering. And if you head to the Natural Health website, print out a 15 percent off coupon.