Shop These 25 Small Businesses For Unique Gift Ideas This Holiday Season
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Shop These 25 Small Businesses For Unique Gift Ideas This Holiday Season
Holiday shopping is right around the corner, and while Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer major savings, those two days aren't the only opportunities to find gifts for everyone on your list. If you're looking for unique gift ideas this year, consider shopping during Small Business Saturday (November 26!), an annual savings event that sheds light on local stores amidst the busy shopping season. The benefits? Most small businesses sell products that you can't get anywhere else — whether online or in person. Plus, it's a great way to both surprise your loved ones and support small business owners at the same time.
If you've never shopped on Small Business Saturday before, you've come to the right place. Ahead, we break down what you need to know about its history and how to find your local participating businesses. We also rounded up 25 of the best small businesses that will provide your holiday shopping season, and tidings, with equitable cheer. You'll find everything from candles to cocktail sets to a puffy-sleeved dress from small businesses that are making their mark in their respective industries, including Caribbean Craft, Carlota, In Kidz and Loisa:
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1) 14k Gold Plated Brass Heart Screwback Earrings
Lovearing
amazon.com
$16.00
Perfect for the toddler or tween in your life, these heart-shaped earrings will show your love for them. They feature screw backs for a tight and efficient hold and come in 18K gold-plated brass.
Amazon - 3/26
2) Boss Babe Travel Coffee Mug
Effie's Paper
etsy.com
$18.75
If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift that packs a bold message, look no further, Effie’s Paper has you covered. The brand, founded by Kalyn Johnson Chandler, was inspired by Chandler’s maternal grandmother, who thought that women should be able to write amazing thank-you notes. The brand carries a range of planners, notebooks and travel mugs that will help you spread a powerful message.
Etsy - 4/26
3) Holiday Duo
Freck Beauty
freckbeauty.com
$17.50
Remi Brixton launched her Freck Beauty line in 2017 with the intention of reclaiming and celebrating freckles. The brand's Holiday Duo includes two of its best-sellers: the Lashrocket Mascara and the Freck OG (which helps create false freckles).
Freck Beauty - 5/26
4) Cocktail Shaker Bar Set
Tom Bullock's
amazon.com
$24.89
Dubbed the "original tastemaker," Tom Bullock’s is a brand that makes a stainless steel essential cocktail set including a shaker, stirrer spoon, ice tongs, strainer and jigger. As the inspiration for the brand, Tom Bullock was one of the most influential bartenders from the 1910s and was known for tending the prestigious St. Louis Country Club.
Amazon - 6/26
5) Flavor Trio Combo
Loisa
loisa.com
$29.00
Kenny Luna is Dominican and Peruvian-American, while his wife is French. Scott Hattis is white and his wife, Anna, is Dominican-American. They are all the owners of Loisa, a brand that makes popular Latin spices and sauces for home cooks. The signature flavor trio includes classic Sofrito sauce, organic Sazón seasoning and organic Adobo seasoning.
Loisa - 7/26
6) Paper Mache Rainbow Zebra Head
Caribbean Craft
wolfandbadger.com
$98.00
If you're looking for a fun decorative piece that will prompt curiosity, then think about supporting Caribbean Craft for Small Business Saturday. Founded by Magalie Noel Dresse in 1990, the brand focuses on creating products that celebrate the beauty of Haiti through artisan crafts.
Wolf and Badger - 8/26
7) Kuro Necklace
Joey Baby NYC
joeybabynyc.com
$55.00
Joey Wong created this jewelry brand to offer high-quality, natural pearl jewelry at a more affordable price. The Kuro Necklace features a half-and-half 18K gold-plated cubic chain and freshwater pearls with a black heart charm for a timeless accent.
Joey Baby NYC - 9/26
8) Qai Qai Doll by Serena Williams
Just Play
amazon.com
$24.75
Designed for the athlete's daughter Alexia Olympia Ohanian Jr., Qai Qai is a viral Instagram sensation brought to real life. The doll is suitable for ages 3+ and makes the perfect gift for any of your small loved ones.
Amazon - 10/26
9) Kitchen Herb Garden Kit
Hortiki Plants
etsy.com
$31.99
If you're looking for a gift that will help green thumbs flourish, check out this Kitchen Herb Garden Kit from Hortiki Plant. The Etsy shop sells curated plant sets that will get beginners acquainted with gardening or introduce advanced gardeners to fun new plant options.
Etsy - 11/26
10) African Marula Hair Oil
Brown Butter Beauty
etsy.com
$48.00
Try this African Marula Hair Oil from Brown Butter Beauty to strengthen your hair and keep your scalp healthy. It claims to repair dry, damaged hair and includes a host of essential oils and ingredients that your hair will love.
Etsy - 12/26
11) A Day at the Barbershop Memory Game
Kemi Tignor
uncommongoods.com
$16.00
This fun, adorable game by Kemi Tignor helps teach kids about the barbershop and helps them build memory skills at the same time. It's a perfect screen-free gift for the little ones this holiday season.
Uncommon Goods - 13/26
12) Women’s Mules
Ubuntu Life
amazon.com
$145.00
It all started when CEO and co-founder Zane Wilemon took a flight to meet co-founder Jeremiah Kuria in Kenya. The two formed a powerful friendship, which led to Ubuntu Life's creation. The brand creates shoes, bags and jewelry to provide sustainable and meaningful employment for its community. These mules come in multiple colors and incorporate leather and a natural jute sole for a pair of comfortable and breezy shoes.
Amazon - 14/26
13) Mexico Culture Toy & Activity Box
In KidZ
nordstrom.com
$49.00
There are beautiful differences in our cultures, and In Kidz seeks to amplify that message in a fun way. The brand, established by Zabina Bhasin, sells a broad range of activity sets and toys that help children learn about cultures. This kit teaches kids about Dia de Los Muertos and the Spanish language. It also includes sugar skulls, puzzles, flags, language flashcards and more.
Nordstrom - 15/26
14) Yellow Scented Candle
CLR
nordstrom.com
$48.00
CLR Los Angeles celebrates the fun and luxury of color. The brand was launched in 2020 by a team of women, LGBTQ+ people and people of color. It sells a rainbow line of candles that have signature scents to match each color, like the warm and spicy yellow candle with notes of water orchid, basil and patchouli.
Nordstrom - 16/26
15) Mini Kendrick Rhinestone Box Bag
Brandon Blackwood
saksfifthavenue.com
$400.00
Brandon Blackwood is a fashion sensation whose handbags have graced the arms of celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Normani. From box bags, like the one featured here, to shoulder bags and crossbody bags, this brand literally offers any type of handbag you can think of. This option is a box bag covered in rhinestones, perfect for those looking for a little extra flash and flair.
Nordstrom - 17/26
16) Paramount
Marabou Design
minted.com
$52.00
Marabou Designs is owned and operated by Brandy Brown. The entrepreneur started the business almost 20 years ago with a focus on creating a new narrative around Black art and the conversations around these pieces.
Minted - 18/26
17) Oversized Microfiber & Sherpa Wearable Blanket
The Comfy
amazon.com
$49.99
Wearing your blanket all day sounds fun, right? This option from The Comfy comes in multiple colors and is made of microfiber and sherpa. This creation has also appeared on Shark Tank.
Amazon - 19/26
18) Heart Chakra 8 oz. Candle
Tanaïs
studiotanais.com
$60.00
Founded by novelist Tanaïs in 2014, the eponymous label sells socially conscious, colorful and stylish goods. The Heart Chakra Candle has scents of cannabis, jasmine, neroli, pink grapefruit, wild white pine and rose petals for an intoxicating and balancing fragrance.
Tanaïs - 20/26
19) Cutie Portable Lighted Mirror
Riki Loves Riki
nordstrom.com
$75.00
For any beauty guru on your list this shopping season, gifting this portable lighted mirror will earn you many brownie points. It comes with three brightness levels and also comes with a stand so they can perfect their look on the go.
Nordstrom - 21/26
20) Special Connection Set
The Qi
the-qi.com
$67.00
Lisa Li, the creator of The Qi, founded the wellness brand on time-honored Eastern holistic healing wisdom. The Special Connection Set includes a glass server, two small glass cups with gold rim, a bamboo tong and nine individually packed tea flowers for a tranquil setup.
The Qi - 22/26
21) Daapo Printed Cotton Puff-Sleeve Dress
Busayo
saksfifthavenue.com
$595.00
Founded by Busayo Olupona, Busayo specializes in selling garments that use Adire, a traditional Yoruba textile dyeing technique, in modern ways. The brand features darling dresses and separates that will add a colorful pick-me-up to your wardrobe.
Saks Fifth Avenue - 23/26
22) Heavy Duty Non-Stick Oven Liner, Set of 2
ThreadNanny
amazon.com
$11.99
These liner mats are optimal for the grill and the oven. Simply lay them in the bottom of either to catch all of the food droppings and crumbs that escape during your cooking.
ThreadNanny - Amazon Prime - 24/26
23) Barigo Ceiling Lamp
Swane Design
etsy.com
$99.00
With innovation and sustainability in mind, Swane Design offers its Barigo ceiling lamp that will add a rustic vibe to any room. It comes in many colors and pulls inspiration from Senegalese influences.
Etsy - 25/26
24) Gentlemen's Fragrance Oils, Set of 6
P&J Trading
amazon.com
$16.95
For a more robust and masculine scent, try putting these fragrance oils into your essential oils diffuser. This set includes six options, including Leather, Sweet Tobacco, Teakwood, Bay Rum, Cedar and Sandalwood.
Amazon - 26/26
25) Cempasúchil Crossbody Bag With Flap
Carlota
thenopo.com
$189.00
Inspired by the Cempasúchil flower, the Flower of the Dead, Carlota's Cempasúchil Crossbody Bag aligns with the brand's ethos to weave Mexican heritage and tradition into its designs. The brand creates beautiful accessories that will add a pop of contrast to any outfit.
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