While shopping for your loved ones this holiday season, consider these local-owned businesses — in some cases run by actual moms and pops. Some have been operated by generations of family members dating to the 19th century while others had their grand openings in more modern times. But all can offer personalized service and knowledgeable salespeople that you might not get from the big conglomerates.

The Wharf Shop

69 Main St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-0420, wharfshop.com

Specialty: Educational toys and gifts

Year founded: 1968

Fifty cents can still buy something at The Wharf Shop in Sag Harbor, owned by Nada Barry and her daughter, Gwen Waddington. The shop’s least expensive items are tiger’s eye, jasper and hematite gemstones dispensed for two quarters dropped into a vending machine, W

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