'Tis the Season to Support Small Business Gift Guide
'Tis the season of twinkling lights, festive carols, and the joy of giving. As we gear up for another magical Christmas, let's make this holiday season even more special by supporting the heartbeat of our communities – small businesses. In a world dominated by big-box retailers, there's something truly enchanting about choosing unique, well crafted gifts that tell a story and contribute to the livelihood of local entrepreneurs.
Born out of frustration with traditional duvet covers, Beddley revolutionizes bedding with its groundbreaking three-sided Zipper™ open and close technology. This innovative design simplifies the often cumbersome task of fitting duvet covers, providing ease and comfort. The signature three-sided opening ensures effortless fitting, while four inner corner ties keep the cover securely in place. Bid farewell to the inconvenience of traditional duvet covers; Beddley makes bed-making a snap, saving you time and frustration.
Crafted with a single-weft weave for enhanced durability and softness, Beddley covers are made in a luxurious 300-thread count. This collection, available in Twin/Twin XL, Queen/Full, and King/Cal King sizes, offers a range of stylish options, including White, Grey Marbella, Champagne Vibes, Olive Tuscany, and more. Embrace the perfect blend of convenience and durability.
Rosy & Earnest is a niche fragrance brand that prioritizes health and transparency. All of its fragrances are EWG Verified, a mark ensuring they are free from chemicals of concern and meet the strictest health standards. The brand assures quality and health conscious clients that their perfume products do not contain paraben, formaldehyde, nor endocrine disruptors.
It is only the second 'Eau de parfum' line to receive the esteemed EWG Verified Mark worldwide, the first in Canada, and one of only a handful in the fragrance category. The brand offers two signature scents: Be Rosy, uplifting with fresh clementine and crystalline floral notes that settle into vibrant cedarwood and soft musk, and Be Earnest, alluring with the warmth and depth of wood sublimed by a touch of rhubarb and apple.
Formulae Prescott simplifies skincare routines for busy individuals, offering multi-benefit, multipurpose products without compromising efficacy or quality. The Daily Essential Set is designed for those seeking radiant skin with minimal effort.
Discover the convenient Tri-Balm, a 70g facial balm that cleanses, exfoliates, and moisturizes effortlessly in a single step. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, this rich balm nourishes and shields your skin. Elevate your daily defense with Tri-Spritz, a 100ml anti-pollutant, vitamin-rich mist formulated to combat modern skincare challenges. Finally, the Eye & Lip Contour Cream, infused with peptides, vitamins, antioxidants, and probiotics, nurtures delicate facial areas, leaving skin hydrated and nourished. Daily Essential Set offers fewer steps, straightforward usage, and effectiveness for radiant, healthy skin.
Established in 2017 with a sustainable concept, Backyard Candles is a small batch candle company that originated from the idea of coconut candles, after the founder pondered what to do with discarded coconut shells after consumption. Crafted with enthusiasm in San Diego, California, the candles are made from natural soy/coconut wax and feature best-selling coconut shell designs. Utilizing coconuts as a sustainable resource aligns with their commitment to environmental responsibility.
The growing company expanded to outdoor candles with the usage of bug-repelling properties. Backyard Candles boasts a composition of all-natural soy wax, cotton or wood wicks, and pure therapeutic-grade essential oils like citronella and lemongrass. Currently, they offer 65 indoor and 4 outdoor candles.
Gloves In A Bottle is a vegan, dermatology-tested shielding lotion that is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and cruelty-free. The company’s website suggests that the ingredient in this hand-saving formula is on the FDA's safest list, making it suitable for hospital use, even in operating rooms. Clinically proven through independent studies, it effectively protects and repairs hands from irritation, dryness, and severe cracking. The lightweight, non-greasy formula absorbs instantly, providing immediate relief.
Just in time for the cold and wintry season, Gloves In A Bottle is ideal for conditions like dry, cracked skin, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, bleeding, and broken skin, it can be used on hands, elbows, feet, face, and body. Plus, it is 100% free from parabens, phthalates, triclosan, SLS, SLES, formaldehyde, and more, ensuring a clean and safe skincare experience.
Mightylicious is the brainchild of a cookie lover who is also diagnosed with Celiac Disease. They offer hand-crafted gluten-free cookies with surprisingly incredible flavor, a perfect texture, and clean ingredients, without compromising on taste or texture. These soft-baked delights are 100% free of gluten, wheat, rye, barley, and RBST, and they are made from all-natural, non-GMO ingredients.
The Mightylicious line offers 7 delectable varieties, including 2 vegan options: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip, Brown Butter Shortbread, Oatmeal Raisin, Double Dutch Chocolate Chip, Grandma Arline's Oatmeal Coconut, Salted Peanut Butter, and Vegan Chocolate Chip. Plus, they are Kof-K Kosher certified, ensuring quality and authenticity. They are available online and in popular grocery chains including Whole Foods and Costco.
Ditch soaps loaded with harmful synthetic additives from indifferent corporate giants and embrace the natural goodness of organic skincare with Brown Sugar by Kesha Janaan. Their diverse range of organic and fair-trade products caters to all skin types, offering a wallet-friendly alternative.
Crafted with care, Brown Sugar's artisanal natural soaps boast certified organic ingredients, including saponified oils of sunflower, coconut, palm, and safflower. Free from added fragrances or colors, these soaps are perfect for those who prefer a gentle, lathering experience in a fragrance-free option. Various scents, such as Lemongrass, Thyme, Lavender, Grapefruit, Black Tea, and more, are available using essential oils. An unscented option is also on hand.
Designed with sensitivity in mind, their non-irritating soaps are excellent for customers with sensitive skin or those contending with conditions like eczema, rosacea, or psoriasis.
Lynn & Liana Designs, a family business with the latest creation—a unique resin product crafted in collaboration with EcoPoxy. UVPoxy, the new plant-based resin, is meticulously made with recycled bioproducts.
Inspired by the artistic quality of the eco-friendly resin, they embarked on a journey to blend it with hardwoods, giving birth to their unique line of cheese boards and serving trays. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind, hand-poured work of art, ensuring that no two items are identical.
Perfect for elevating charcuterie spreads or sparking conversations at dinner parties, these functional art pieces are not only eye-catching but also add a vibrant touch to your home décor and holiday parties.
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