The Hoboken Girl team is ringing in the holiday season with our 6th Annual 12 Days of Giveaway series taking place from Wednesday, December 1st to Saturday, December 13th giving readers 12 days (plus one bonus day!) to win some amazing prizes from local businesses in Hoboken and Jersey City. Keep reading to learn about the details on how to enter each giveaway and to discover the prizes.
How To Enter
Here’s what’s needed to enter on Instagram. Participants MUST enter by 11:59PM each day to be considered — and participants can enter each day, so 13 giveaway entries total:
- Must be following @thehobokengirl and IG account of business tagged in the post
- Like our Instagram post about the giveaway
- Tag 1 friend in the comment section of the post — the more comments, the more entries.
- Must enter by 11:59 pm EST to be considered
- The winner will be announced via our IG Stories the day after the respective giveaway
Brooke + Bel | 60 4th Street, Hoboken
IG Handle: @brookeandbelhoboken
Giveaway Gift and Value: $100 gift card
Brooke + Bel is a boutique shop designed to cater specifically to the busy Hobokenite who always wants to look put together and feel their best. One size does not fit all at Brooke + Bel, where shopping is about connection and giving everyone a personalized experience. Hobokenites Brooke and Samantha founded Brooke + Bel with the goal of creating something new and exciting in town. They love connecting with customers and helping them leave the store with something special. The store often hosts trunk shows and other events for the community to enjoy.
Blushtan Hoboken | 161 4th Street, Hoboken
IG Handle: @blushtan_hoboken
Giveaway Gift + Value: 1 Cryo T-Shock cellulite treatment
Blushtan Hoboken was specifically designed to give clients the most customized tan ever. Not only do the darkness shades vary extensively, but the genius behind Blushtan Hoboken is that the base colors span an impressive range as well. These amazing colors result in over 100 different custom colors with each resulting in natural-looking tanned skin. The prize from Blushtan Hoboken is one session of Cryo T-Shock which alternates warm and cold temperatures to tighten loose skin, reduce cellulite, and deliver incredible anti-aging treatments. The versatility of the Cryo T-Shock’s vast software architecture makes body contouring affordable for almost anyone.
Dream Vista | 177 York Street, Jersey City
IG Handle: @dreamvistajc
Giveaway Gift + Value: $100 gift card
Dream Vista prides itself on providing a not-your-mother’s coffee shop with each piece in the café and each item on the menu lovingly picked out by the owner, Balsayat. Dream Vista offers Blue Matcha and Royal Blue Lemonade and of course, Turkish coffee and Dalgona coffee as an homage to Balsayat’s family history. The food menu includes avocado toasts, brunch, Mediterranean breakfast, pastries, and more. Dream Vista is the sister shop to Cafe Vista in Hoboken. It has an eclectic and IG-worthy interior, but don’t let the pretty face be a distraction – the coffee and food menus are worth the trip on their own. Balsayat opened Dream Vista in summer 2021 after the success of Cafe Vista.
Anthony David’s | 953 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken + Bin 14 | 1314 Washington Street, Hoboken
IG Handles: @anthonydavids_ @bin14winebar
Giveaway Gift and Value: $100 gift card to Anthony David’s and $100 gift card to Bin 14 ($200 value)
For 15 years of serving foodies in Hoboken, Anthony David’s Chef Anthony Pino has served all-day brunch seven days a week. Italian classics and new creations, made with seasonal, local ingredients, strong flavors, and simple, honest presentation, are served in a relaxed, totally refreshed, and expanded setting. The prize from Anthony David’s means winners can share this delicious experience with someone else, and taste why life is better in Hudson County.
Chef Anthony Pino’s culinary expertise continues to the menu at Bin14 with something for every appetite. At Bin 14, classic Italian flavors are mixed with modern American approaches in dishes like black truffle burrata, eggplant parm wedges, crispy Tuscan chicken, and the house-made cavatelli. The wine list at Bin 14 is a perfect mix of flavors for every taste and every budget.
Dr. Robert Strell | 317 Willow Avenue, Hoboken
IG Handle: @drrobertstrell @aestheticmedicinehoboken
Giveaway Gift and Value: Botox Lip Flip
For 24 years, Dr. Robert Strell’s medical practice has been a part of the Hoboken community. His skilled injection techniques in cosmetic medicine are acquired from his many years of experience in the field of sports medicine and pain management. Dr. Strell provides that singularly personal attention with a treatment plan to achieve your desired outcome — which is what sets his practice apart. A natural look is his signature. The giveaway winner will have perfectly plumped lips once redeeming the Botox Lip Flip procedure.
Paloma Salon | 373 3rd Street, Jersey City
IG Handle: @palomahairjc
Giveaway Gift + Value: $100 gift card
Tucked away in Downtown Jersey City, Paloma Salon is an innovative hair salon with a foundation built on embracing and empowering the community. The stylists at Paloma Salon push artistic boundaries, promote self-care, and promise to tailor each service to the needs of each individual. The lucky winner will receive a $100 gift card to purchase a few clean beauty supplies or get a hair refresh from the experts at Paloma Salon.
The Gravity Vault Hoboken | 1423 Clinton St, Hoboken
IG Handle: @gravityvaulthoboken
Giveaway Gift + Value: 1-month membership to the Hoboken rock climbing facility including rentals, a free belay class, AND a $50 gift card
Keeping Hudson County headed towards new heights, The Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gyms are facilities where anyone can join and comfortably experience rock climbing for the first time, or return for more elevated fun. The Hoboken location features 14,000+ square feet of climbing, 40+ foot climbing walls, 45 to 60 top-rope stations, lounges, and more. The Gravity Vault makes for a fun activity with friends, family, or as a solo adventure.
The Green Room | 64 Newark Street, Hoboken + 109 14th Street, Hoboken + 512 Jersey Ave, Jersey City
IG Handle: @thegreenroomnj
Giveaway Gift and Value: 1000mg full spectrum tincture
The Green Room was originally opened to provide a physical space where customers could find compliant, lab-tested, and trusted CBD products. After the Hoboken location was so successful, the company opened two additional locations, one in uptown Hoboken and another in downtown Jersey City. Now locals in Hudson County can take advantage of the calming atmosphere at The Green Room by shopping for edibles, tinctures, topicals, and even CBD pet treats.
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Hoboken | 1400 Hudson Street, Hoboken
IG Handle: @handandstonehoboken
Giveaway Gift + Value: Hot Stone Massage
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa is a go-to location for spa treatments in Hoboken. The spa menu includes Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, sports massage, and couples massage. In addition to massages, you can also choose from specialty spa treatments, facials, and more.
During the busy holiday season, there’s nothing a person could want more than some quiet time and a massage. At Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Hoboken, clients will get just that. The professional staff is trained in several massage modalities, including Swedish and Deep Tissue. The aestheticians on the team use high-quality products including Dermalogica and ClarityRX, and can tailor facial treatments to any skin concern. Maybe the best part about a visit to Hand and Stone is the sense of serenity upon entering: from the clean, pleasant smell to the soothing music, it’s clear that total relaxation is just a few moments away.
The Hive | 1000 Park Avenue, Hoboken
IG Handle: @Hellofromthehive
Giveaway Gift + Value: One four-pack of housemade hot chocolate bombs and a $75 gift card for use at The Hive.
Co-owners of The Hive, Kristin and Catherine, are local moms who designed their coffee spot to be more than that, it’s a place for neighbors and friends to connect and recharge. As new parents, they wanted a place where they could grab a coffee and catch up with each other while their little ones played safely nearby.
A year in, The Hive has established itself as both a meetup spot for neighbors and a destination for tasty treats and delicious coffee. The Hive’s retail shelves are filled with an ever-changing array of locally sourced items including beauty, wellness, and home items in addition to non-toxic toys for kids.
Mega JC | 150 Bay Street, Jersey City
IG Handle: @megajc.fit
Giveaway Gift + Value: 10-Class Pack ($340 value)
The intense approach at MEGA JC combines fitness methods with machines and technology, all in an effort to help you get the most out of each workout. Winning a 10-class pack means you get to test your limits both physically and mentally in the non-judgmental environment at Mega JC. The signature class, MEGA-STRIDE™, combines purposeful, controlled exercises with unique interval cardiovascular training to produce a fitness experience that shatters all expectations.
W Hoboken | 225 River Street, Hoboken
IG Handle: @whoboken
Giveaway Gift + Value: One-night accommodation with view of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River.
If you are on the hunt for a staycation with amazing city views in a prime location, winning the giveaway from the W Hoboken is one to look out for. Perched on the waterfront, right across the river from Manhattan, the W Hoboken is perfectly placed for relaxing or being in the center of it all. Located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, the W Hoboken is also an ideal spot to kick off a quiet walk along the waterfront.
Alfalfa | 1110 Washington Street, Hoboken
IG Handle: @eatalfalfa
Giveaway gift and value: $100 gift card + a dozen gluten-free doughnuts
Not your average salad place, the menu at Alfalfa features seven salads, rotating soups and sandwiches — and a selection of artisan donuts. As a tribute to the previous tenant, long-time diner Schnackenburg’s, the donuts have been reinvented with a modern twist to include flavors like lavender, amber maple, and Oreo. Hoboken locals have learned to love the new eatery with its laid-back aesthetic and locally roasted fair trade coffee.
To keep the holiday spirit alive, join us for 13 days this season in a fun celebration of Hudson County giveaways. The Hoboken Girl team along with local businesses in Hoboken + Jersey City are coming together to spread holiday cheer.
Make sure to enter to win each day from Wednesday, December 1st through Monday, December 13th, and follow @TheHobokenGirl so you stay in the loop. Good luck!
