20 Holiday Gift Ideas from Small Businesses You Need to Support Now!
It’s that time of year! Have you started holiday shopping yet? I’ve been organizing my list and thinking about how to get thoughtful gifts for everyone while staying on budget. I’ve also been thinking about the economic impact of the pandemic this year, and all the small businesses that have been affected. This holiday season I decided to throw my support to the businesses that need it most – small businesses! I scoured the internet for the must-have gifts for everyone on your list from small businesses, and most of my finds are from minority or women owned brands!
Keep reading for my Small Business Gift Guide!
The Small Business Gift Guide
Wellness Themed Gifts from Small Businesses
Wellness is one of the big words of 2020! This year has been absolutely insane, so we all need to be focused on how to stay healthy and sane. Candles are a no brainer, and I love Anecdote Candles for the stories behind each scent. This crystal and sage kit is a great idea for anyone looking to bring new, fresh energy into their home, and a guided journal will help with those moments of reflection.
Gifts for the Foodie on Your List from Small Businesses
Everyone has a foodie friend! They may have been a food lover for years, or just discovered their inner chef while in quarantine. Indulge their habit with some new kitchen gadgets or foodie essentials, while supporting small businesses. You can’t go wrong with a bottle of whiskey or set of artisanal coffee from a black owned brand. I also love Whisk, a small ecommerce site and shop owned and run by Brooklyn locals. They have a ton of kitchen gadgets for any aspiring home chef or entertaining lover.
Gifts For the Fitness Junkie on Your List
Nike and Adidas don’t need your coins this season! If you have a fitness lover on your list, check out these gift ideas from small businesses! I love these workout sets from Veer Active and Eithera makes cute sports bras and accessories for the yoga and wellness enthusiast in your life. For someone looking to add some extra intensity to their workouts, the RhinoRope is a badass addition to anyone’s at home gym.
Beauty Gifts from Small Businesses
Everyone can use a little TLC right now. If you are shopping for a beauty lover on your list, focus your search on self-care themed products from small businesses. Southern Hospitality has amazing gift sets to keep your feet in tip top shop, and I’m legit obsessed with Crazy Goat Lady body products! I discovered her soaps in Sedona, and she also makes a body butter that is just divine. And since our hands have been feeling extra dry thanks for all the extra washing and hand sanitizing, pick up an extra gentle, super hydrating hand wash to keep things cleansed and moisturized.
Fashionable Face Masks for Pretty Much Every Girl on Your List
We’ll be wearing face masks for awhile, so we may as well stock up on cute ones! I have a rotation of masks, most of them I found on Etsy. I can’t wait to rock the classic lace one on date nights, and the chain mail mask for New Years, or really any special occasion!
Hope you loved this list! I know Black Friday sales from big box retailers can be tempting, but just think about how big a difference your dollars can make to a small brand. Budgets are tight all around in this economy, so if you are even able to do holiday shopping, spend your money where it really counts!
My Fave Holiday Beauty Sets to Gift (Or Keep)!
The first part of my gift guide should have given you some inspiration to start your shopping! If you have a beauty lover on your list, here are a few ideas I love from some of my favorite new brands.
Willing Beauty HY+5 Set
The Willing Beauty team gifted me their HY+5 regimen and I'm absolutely obsessed! The age-defying routine moisturizes, restores your complexion, and protects against damage from environmental aggressors. Plus it was founded by a powerhouse mother-daughter duo, so your dollars are supporting an amazing family run business. I've been using it for a few weeks and my skin is definitely softer, smoother, and more radiant.
Maple Holistics Shampoo & Conditioner Set
If you or someone on your list loves natural hair products, definitely check out Maple Holistics. They have a wide array of shampoo and conditioner sets that are designed for different hair types and concerns, and all their products are all natural, made in the USA, sulfate free, and cruelty free. The team sent me their tea tree shampoo, which I love for my scalp, and their argan oil shampoo & conditioner set, and almond oil. The products are super gentle and moisturizing, and keep me hair soft and tangle free! If you are shopping for friends or family, make sure to grab a few of their free samples for yourself!
Bliss Fat Girl Slim Set
You guys know I swear by this stuff. Some people think it's a myth, but regular use has really made a dramatic difference in keeping the cellulite away. I also just started using their tummy toning product for good measure. I don't have any issues in that area, but I grabbed it on sale at Kohl's and figured it couldn't hurt. Buy them individually or as a set to test it out. But maybe keep this for yourself or someone you know uses firming products!
Let me know what gifts are on your list this season!
