Tis’ the Season
12 DAYS OF LOCAL
Giveaways
We had so much fun with the 4th Annual Brazos Valley Local Living 12 Days of Local Giveaways! Many thanks to our wonderful local businesses that were highlighted!
Restore Hyper Wellness
Restore Hyper Wellness is the award-winning industry leader and creator of an innovative new category of care—Hyper Wellness®. It involves a system of total balance, energy and proactive healing. Aggie owned and operated, local owners Logan & Katie Lee have had cryo dreams for years & opened Restore 2 years ago! It’s the ultimate retreat for all recovery needs and can’t wait to try all of their services.
Rainy Day Candle Company
Local owner Davia, started Rainy Day Candle Co in 2019 as a stay at home mom. Rainy Day is dedicated to providing beautifully scented candles, wax melts, and room spray fragrances with plans on expanding our inventory. With the use of 100% soy wax, natural cotton wicks, phthalate and paraben free fragrances – strive for a clean and natural way to brighten your home. She makes everything in her home to bring light into yours.
Wings 'N More
Wings ‘N More® was founded by Mark Dennard in 1986. For nine years, Mark Dennard played football in the NFL. The wing concept was in its infancy in the deep south, and they were nowhere to be found in Mark’s home state of Texas. Mark and his family were disappointed with the lack of availability of wings while spending the off-season at home. By the time he retired from football, he made the decision to open his first wings restaurant in Houston. The business started slowly, but steadily grew as the wings gained acceptance and acquired a loyal and ever increasing following. In the years following, Wings ‘N More® restaurants won many awards, including “Best Wings over Houston” and “Favorite Wings Restaurant in College Station.”
Blackberry & Honeysuckle
Next door to Rail & Rye houses a beautiful shop offering carefully curated gift items. Local owner, Krystal, is passionate about gifting because she believes in lifting others up by encouraging them, reminding them they are recognized, appreciated, loved, & thought of.
Stella Southern Cafe
Y’all pass the traffic jam, please! Started by Michael Lair and his parents Pete and Phyllis. Aggie owned and operated, using locally sourced ingredients, and serving up the best southern hospitality. This is one of my favorite breakfast stops for meetings, coffee catch ups, and catering. Highly recommend the banana nut oats & they have some of the best fresh fruit!!
The Sleepy Sage
Our Airbnb, managed by me and my loving sweet husband, embodies our passion for hosting and uniting people. During its renovation in early 2022, we joyfully discovered we were expecting our son. Officially opening in August 2022, we’ve since achieved Super-host status and welcomed numerous families and friends.
Red Carpet Nail Spa
Local owners, Julie and her husband Devon, are amazing! They opened this salon in 2019 after owning another local salon previously. They have done my nails and have become dear friends over the many many years. My favorite nail salon by far in the Brazos Valley!
Pappy's Bakery
“God seriously ordered our steps in opening this Bakery”, says local owner Becky Hofpauir. They have been going for 3 years now serving up the best treats and warm meals in Calvert, TX. Seriously, delicious food.
Santa's Wonderland
Now Over 150 Acres of all things Christmas, The first steps toward Santa’s Wonderland began in 1998, founded by Scott Medlin and his parents, Phil and Ann. Back when the location was “out in the middle of nowhere,” Ann Medlin says. “I remember saying to him, ‘Scott, who’s gonna come out here?’” All these years later, the location isn’t so remote, and the park attracts visitors from all around the state. Despite the growth, Scott Medlin emphasizes that it has stayed true to how it started: a family business.
Downtown Uncorked
The Best of Aggieland
A new limited edition book featuring game day recipes from Aggies’ favorite restaurants & bars in Bryan-College Station.
Madisonville Christmas Company
Local Owner Ashley, Inspired by the family matriarch, Nonnie, and her passion for Christmas traditions, a dream was realized in Madisonville, Texas. Nonnie’s legacy of homemade gifts, festive decor, and warm hospitality is the heart of our store. In 2022, we began creating a year-round Christmas destination, opening our doors in September 2023. Explore a Wonderland of Christmas Décor, Savor Delicious Food and Coffee, Relax in Cozy Hangout Areas, and Unwind at their Charming Bar.
Cutting Edge Pain Relief & Body Contouring
Cutting Edge Pain Relief is designed to allow people to get fast and affordable pain relief in the BCS Area. Their clinic offers state of the art equipment from stem cell therapy, spinal decompression, graston therapy, cryotherapy, cryofacial, and normatec compression that can help you get out of pain fast. Their mission statement: Make yourself a priority and finally have something that you can afford to do daily, weekly, or monthly!
Rail & Rye
Local owners of Rail and Rye, Chris and Jessica Tucker, renovated and brought to life this incredible space. Jessica growing up in Navasota, never imagined that one day she would be a proud owner of the massive, three-story building at the corner of Washington and Railroad streets. The Tuckers have made a commitment to sourcing as many local ingredients as possible and host live music on the rooftop bar.
Triple Glamour Goat Company
Local owner Louella LaBlanc crafts small batch handmade goat milk soaps and lotions for all skin types especially sensitive skin. They grew from a need for their own daughter with eczema.
Go Bronze
Go Bronze is a woman owned custom organic spray tan business offering single and membership tanning packages. My girl Kalie has been “bronzing babes in the BCS” since 2020. A mom of 2 boys and an entrepreneur, has 6+ years experience bringing the best spray tans and NOW teeth whitening to the brazos valley!
Polite Coffee
Local owner, soon after leaving the Army, started a coffee shop in College Station while attending Texas A&M. They became partners with the Kyle House and relocated their roaster from their home in Normangee to the Kyle House. Turning the Kyle House into a dedicated coffee shop to showcase all the cool things that come out of our roasting operation.
Ronin Farm & Restaurant
Local owners and husband / wife team, Brian and Amanda Light operate a legendary farm-to-table concept over the past decade. Ronin Farm & Restaurant serves as a prime location for food, fellowship, and nostalgia while preserving the culinary traditions of Texas by sharing sustainable foods and exceptional experiences with the community.
SoCo Blow Dry Bar
Local owner Stephanie Anderson and her amazing stylists are phenomenal! Balancing life as a new mom and a busy Realtor is easier, thanks to our amazing local blow dry bar! In the whirlwind of showings and parenting, finding time for myself is challenging, but a quick stop here works wonders. It’s not just about a fabulous hairstyle – it’s a brief, cherished pause for self-care. I step out feeling refreshed and confident! Here’s to looking great and feeling even better, no matter how packed the schedule gets!
Spread cheer and stay tuned for next year’s exciting giveaway!




















