My Guide To Small Business Shopping: Where To Buy Unique Gifts This Christmas!

Small business is the WAY TO GO for Christmas shopping 2020, y’all. If you have been following me for some time, you know I love small businesses, especially women/minority owned! So, here are my favorites! Whether or not they’re having sales, these are great places to shop and support!

This post is not sponsored, I just want to support and share these businesses I love! These are in no particular order.

If you are looking for EVEN more small businesses to support, check out my friend Cierra’s blog post!

Cents of Style

Y’all know I share a bunch about Cents of Style! They’re having some great sales all weekend so check them out! If something isn’t on sale, use code ANDREA20 for 20% off!

They have a good selection of both plus and regular size clothes and I swear by their graphic tees!

Eu’Genia

This mother/daughter duo are making the best and most natural shea butter! I did a sponsored post with them earlier this year and have continued to love their shea butter more and more! Here’s a quote from their website that just makes me love them even more:

“We are dedicated to fair wages and opportunities for our female workers in Ghana and donate 15% of our profits back to them in the form of an education fund.”

If that’s not something to support, I don’t know what is!

Hands to Learn

My friend Angel has a heart for Jesus and curates/designs the most beautiful pieces for your home. I love everything she stands for and you will not meet a kinder person! Shop her store today!

AP Young Beauty Collection

I have used and LOVED both the essential eye shadow and highlighter palette from her shop and JUST cannot get enough. The shadows are beautiful and pigmented and perfect for every day wear. The highlighter shades are gorgeous. Check her out, y’all!

Just Relax Boo

The most useful and practical gift you can give to yourself or a friend/coworker/teacher/etc.!

Lisa and I have followed each other for a long while now and I just love her products! These flax-seed and lavender filled relax packs are perfect cold (store in your freezer) or warm (heat them up in the microwave). The patterns and fabric she offers are gorgeous and I want one in every color!

More Than Your Average

I met Mya through Instagram earlier last year and she is THE QUEEN OF VINTAGE AND COLOR! She curates vintage plus size clothing for resale and I loveeeee everything she finds! Do not miss out on her amazing finds and give her a follow–100% worth it!

Dreamer & Co.

Artisans from the Horn of Africa make beautiful jewelry and Dreamer & Co. partners with them to sell their items. They’re gorgeous and I have a code: MARRS20! Use that for a good discount!

I’ve probably missed bunches and bunches of wonderful small businesses, but these are ones I know and love–so please give them your support if you can! Or better yet, support a small business in your local community.

The Scrunchie Club

The Scrunchie Club partners with womxn and non-binary artists to develop limited edition designs! I partnered with the Scrunchie Club when they launched and have since purchased several! This is the perfect stocking stuffer gift for anyone in your family!

Each of our partner artists selects a cause they care about, and 15% of the profits from their design are donated!

The Cookie Crate

I cannot emphasize how much I love The Cookie Crate cookies. Hands down the best cookies I’ve ever had! You have to try their Oreo birthday blast cookies!!

Daisy Dot Ear Makers

The sweetest shop on Etsy that makes the best Disney-themed ears! I LOVE the ears she made for our little Disney day trip!

Your Magic Tees

See photo above! This Etsy shop has every Disney themed shirt you’ve dreamed of! My tee fit perfectly and I got a lot of compliments on it!

Tailor on Tap

Here’s a new one for you! If you want to fully customize the suit, dress, or jacket of your dreams, this is the place. You have full control of the style and fabric of your custom clothing here! Stay tuned on Instagram, I’ll be taking you behind the scenes when I have my appointment with them in December to design my very own jacket!

Noonday- Melissa Ford

My good friend Melissa sells for Noonday and the pieces are so fun! I have a few pairs of earrings from her that are just my favorite to wear everyday! They’re having a great black Friday sale as well so check it out!

Secretly Gifting

A new-to-me brand that looks so fun and perfect for the hard to shop for person on your list!

Secretly Gifting is a gift concierge company specializing in
bespoke and creative gifting solutions for individuals and corporations. Check them out today!

L&F Boutique

If you’re looking for some cute clothing, look no further than L&F Boutique! I had the chance to collab with Jessica and her company this year and it was so fun! You can use code ANDI for 15% off!

Meet The Curator

Kevin is a fantastic person who I’ve gotten to know over the last few years through my good friend Shannon (aka BoutiqueSocialDC, the social media QUEEN!). Kevin’s brand is so authentic to who he is and I want to continue to see him succeed.

ArrowTown Designs

A recommendation from my friend, this cute Etsy shop has great home decor!

If you’re looking for even more small businesses to support, please check out my friend Cierra’s blog post! She has wonderful recommendations and won’t steer you wrong!

Cheers, friends!

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