SMALL BUSINESSES, BIG IMPACT
Introducing our holiday gift guide in support of small businesses. This year has been a challenging one to say the least. We believe in investing in local businesses so that our communities thrive, especially in difficult times. Here is a curated list of our favorite small businesses … with a big impact.
PACKAGE FREE SHOP
WHAT DO THEY SELL? Kitchen, Bath, Health and Beauty Products
WHY IS IT KIND? Female founded. They source products with missions to create a positive environmental impact … and zero waste.
OUR PLACE
WHAT DO THEY SELL? Kitchenware
WHY IS IT KIND? Female founded in Los Angeles. Products are produced ethically using responsible materials.
DaRk roSe
WHAT DO THEY SELL? Natural, Hand Crafted Body Scrub
WHY IS IT KIND? Ashlie Johnson has been the go-to nail artist in Hollywood for 15 years. She created the signature scrub because she could not find one that she really loved to include in her services. Determined to perfect the texture and smell of a scrub and with ingredients you can identify, Ashlie created this product and began using it on all her clients.
COOL TO CONNECT
WHAT DO THEY SELL? Conversation and Connection Cards
WHY IS IT KIND? Female founded and run, with a mission to ignite deep human connection and enhance our experience on earth with accessible and revolutionary tools.
SPIIDER GRIIP
WHAT DO THEY SELL? Phone Grips
WHY IS IT KIND? Innovative start up designed to help you grip your phone and take better selfies. Bonus, the grip can be twisted and used as a stand to create content, hands-free.
MADI APPAREL
WHAT DO THEY SELL? Sustainable Apparel and Bedding
WHY IS IT KIND? MADI Apparel is a female owned small business that employs USA women to make every product. All products are made from sustainable and long-lasting fabrics. For every ethical basic purchased, MADI donates a new pair of underwear to women in domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters and rape crisis centers.
MATEO
WHAT DO THEY SELL? Jewelry
WHY IS IT KIND? Black owned business. Matthew Harris is a self taught designer, who discovered his passion for making jewelry after moving to NY from Jamaica at 16 years old.
Clare crespo calendars
WHAT DO THEY SELL? Calendars
WHY IS IT KIND? Clare Crespo designs whimsical calendars for 2021. There is so much humor and humanity in her work that when you discover each month’s design, you feel like you know her — or wish you did.
Challenger Breadware
WHAT DO THEY SELL? Kitchenware // The Famous Bread Challenger Pan
WHY IS IT KIND? What started out as an expression of love for Jim Challenger (making healthy food for his family) grew into a commitment to learning the craft of baking bread. Challenger Breadware grew out of Jim’s daily baking practice and his personal goal to help more people bake bread better … one delicious loaf at a time.
WOODSORREL
WHAT DO THEY SELL? Herbal Bath and Body Products
WHY IS IT KIND? The most luxe and hydrating Triple Rose Cream … fit for a queen! Everything is made to order in customized batches. To order, please email Suzanne Elliott at woodsorrel649@gmail.com