Shopping Small in Malverne-West Hempstead: For Him

Sleep in this Black Friday and instead wake up refreshed and ready to begin your holiday shopping the next day, Small Business Saturday.

On Nov. 26, customers across the country are encouraged to shop their local small businesses, which sounds like a great idea. You'll get friendly, hands-on service that's close to home without the crowds, the long lines and the fights for parking spaces at the mall.

Plus, when you support your local merchants they also help support your community. 

To help you find gifts within your local business districts, this week Patch has guides for shopping for the special people in your life. Last time we focused on the ladies, which you can see , but today it's all about the guys.

Here's 10 great gift ideas for your dad, brother, husband, uncle or other men on your list that can all be found at small businesses in Malverne or West Hempstead.

1. Fight Club: Let him live out his Rocky fantasy by learning how to box in a group or private session at on Hempstead Avenue, which offers gift certificates. Check out the Web site for rates.
2. Top Shelf Liquor: Whether your guy enjoys whiskey, scotch or nice red wine, End of Vine on Hempstead Avenue in Malverne and Figaro's in West Hempstead will help you pick out a bottle that will please.
3. Department 56: Know someone that collects the iconic Department 56 model houses or might want to begin building their own mini village. in West Hempstead carries a wide selection, as well as a variety of 'Clothtique Santas' that will capture his personality no matter what his interests are.
4. Feed Him: They say the way to a man's heart is through is stomach for a reason. I haven't met a guy that doesn't enjoy a good meal. Treat him to one by purchasing a gift certicate from one of our local restaurants such as or in Malverne, or in West Hempstead, or one of the other dining establishments listed here.
5. Bowl Him Over: Help him score more on the lanes with a new bowling ball from and treat them to a few games.
6. Pimp His Ride: carries an extensive line of automobile accessories and can add custom rims, a spoiler or a new sound system to your guy's car.
7. Wallets: The Gold and Silver Gallery, formerly located on Hempstead Avenue in West Hempstead, is now inside the newly-opened National Wholesale Liquidators, on the second floor, and is holding a clearance sale on wallets.
8. Leather Jackets: On the top floor of National Wholesale Liquidators you'll also find Fay's Leather, which carries a large collection of leather jackets. 
9. Watches: Every man should own a nice watch and in Malverne has a great collection.
10. Pamper Him: Yes, guys do like to be pampered too. Treat him to a massage by purchasing a gift certificate from Phoenix Wellness Center, or in West Hempstead. (If you hurry up, you can take advantage of this great deal Woodfield is offering this week exclusively on Patch.)