The Collector
Children - and children at heart - flock to Department 56 displays... and there's none better than Green Thumb's in Old Town Newhall. Visit the timeless location for a trip down Memory Lane - and first glimpse of the adorable Ornament houses from Department 56's North Pole collection. Get ready to feel nostalgic: The entire store is decked in its holiday best.
Green Thumb Garden Center 259-1071

The Mover & Shaker
Gift them with the best of all worlds with the agility, versatility and luxury of a Mercedes-Benz SUV. Ranging from the compact, crossover-style of the GLA to the midsize GLC and full-size GLS with a standard third row, the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup accounts for all styles. And with Mercedes-AMG variants, the level of power and performance is up to you. The one constant? Comfort and capability for wherever life leads you. Right now, Mercedes-Benz of Valencia is offering too-low-to-print incentives, including unheard of financing opportunities, to Santa Clarita residents only. Visit the dealership for full details... and to find your dream car for a price you can afford.
Mercedes-Benz of Valencia mbzvalencia.com


The Trend Setter
During the holiday season, the Stunningly Staged Homes decor shop offers direct-to-you pieces that can elevate your entertaining, home and spaces. Open six days a week, it's also a top choice for fast and fabulous holiday gifting. Pre-made gift collections are ready to grab and go - or ask an SSH design pro to help you curate a custom-made collection. With price points at nearly every level, including quality accessories below $25, SSH is a must-shop this season.
Stunningly Staged Homes stunninglystagedhomes.com

The Sparkler
The AH Gold Label Christmas Trees from Aldik Home in Van Nuys are the perfect Christmas tree - and their new Color Switch line makes every holiday moment even more magical. Changing from Clear to Multicolor Lights - even pastel! - at the touch of a button, these beauties are built better than anything you could find online or at a box store. Their premium lighting system and lush look makes them a generational favorite for your family. Right now, you can save 40 percent on AH Gold Label and all artificial Christmas trees.
Aldik Home 818-988-5970

The Cruiser
This season, skip the wrapping paper and give a gift that goes the distance. Whether it's luxury for the family, adventure for the explorer or excitement for the driver who craves performance, Acura has something for everyone on your list. Shop local this holiday season at Valencia Acura, Santa Clarita's Friendship Dealership since 1997.
Our top picks include the MDX, where luxury meets practicality in Acura's flagship SUV. With three rows of comfort, advanced safety features and a smooth, quiet ride, the MDX makes every journey from holiday road trips to school drop-offs feel like a first-class experience. The ADX is the newest star in the Acura lineup - sleek, tech-savvy and ready for wherever life takes you. And don't forget the Integra - the gift of pure performance. Bold, sporty and unmistakably Acura, the Integra delivers precision-crafted performance wrapped in modern design.
Valencia Acura valenciaacura.com