A Few of My Favorite Things
A guide to stuffing stockings with small business buys
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens are nice—but not exactly helpful when it comes to coming up with stocking stuffers for the holiday season. There are so many great stocking standards—cozy socks, chapstick, books (hint, hint), chocolate, bath bombs, and more. But let’s talk shopping small and support small businesses with your stocking stuffer purchases.
Here are a few of my favorite things I’ve found when shopping small:
The perfect ornament for 2020- Combine your love of Schitt’s Creek along with the overall mood of 2020.
You will be visited by three spirits—at least, you will if you stuff your stocking with these drink mixes from Black- and woman-owned InBooze. Mix up a cocktail or mock-tail when these inspired mixes.
3. Salute the late, great RBG with a comfy sweater. Fans of The Mandalorian, The Office, or 46 will love the variety of sweaters available.
Love scented candles? Skip the trip to Bath & Body and purchase from this Black- and woman-owned business. This Georgia resident and school teacher offers soy candles, wax melts, and more in scents such as Baja Fruit & Catcus Blossom, Crushed Cranberries, Banana Nut Bread, Peppermint, and Pumpkindoodle Cookies.
These adorable hand-painted succulent planters are under $10 and perfect for the plant-lover in your life.
We could all use a wish this year, am I right? This is also a perfect way to commemorate the rare Christmas star happening this year with a Jupiter and Saturn conjunction. Check out this beautiful bracelet:
If you’re looking for a custom gift, consider a customizable viewfinder and reel. This versatile gift can be great for couples (add relationship milestone photos or even drop in a few sexy pics to spice things up), for children (pics of their favorite things or family memories work great here), or even for friends (have any embarrassing pics? Load them up for a laugh).
Tell me about your favorite things this year! What’s something you loved—particularly from a small business? Is there a new author that wowed you? A local business that’s really got something special? An artist friend who makes something so amazing you just have to share it?
It’s easy to share complaints and to commiserate about just how awful this year has been. Let’s share some good, too. Shopping small can help a family make ends meet, and there are some pretty wonderful things out there to find if we’re looking.
Happy Holidays!
Crystal
