This is the small business gift guide you need. Looking to support a small shop (or a few) this holiday season? I am! This small business gift guide is here to help.
As a small business owner, I know how many of us have inventory on our dining room tables and how often we shuffle kids in and out of post offices to get an order shipped faster than Amazon. We can find the best toys for kids and thoughtful gifts for family members in various places.
With this small business gift guide, let’s get a few more go-to brands on your radar this holiday season.
Related: Here are 7 reasons to shop local and support small businesses.
These small businesses are fantastic.
Here, you will find your next family gift, a fresh idea for the explorer, and maybe something for yourself. (cough, Judith Bright is gorgeous!)
Let’s dive into some of our favorite Small Business Gift Guides we love supporting!
Days with Grey
Days with Grey (us!) is having a Black Friday sale. Save on all your favorite Breakfast Invitations and activity cards to help your child learn through hands-on learning and play.
Use code: coffee24 to save!
Joy Cannis Photography
Are you in the Atlanta area? Allow me to introduce you to Joy Cannis photography. It is such a delight working with Joy. She is personable and excellent with kids. Whether in the studio, under strobes and softboxes, or in nature surrounded by daylight, every session is unique and has the potential to be extraordinary.
MENTION: DAYS WITH GREY in the contact form for 10% off.
Averyn Co.
I am smitten with Kate’s wristlet. This wristlet has my keys and wallet in one place. It is everything I need to get the boys out the door and into the car for preschool, practice, or grabbing groceries. Averyn Co. wristlets make a wonderful gift for friends and family.
Use CODE: BETH10 to save 10%.
Birds and Bees
When my son recently asked me about puberty, I felt prepared after learning from Birds and Bees. In November, I attended this course in person, and it has fully equipped me for more conversations.
Course is 30% off, no code needed, ends December 8.
Planted Garden Co
Planted Garden Co creates custom kitchen gardens for Atlanta families to grow organically and eat seasonally, year-round.
Young Learning
Young Learning has some of my favorite alphabet cards to help children simultaneously learn letter names and sounds.
Use CODE: SHOPSMALL to save 25% on everything Saturday and Sunday.
Wanderlust Boutique
Whether you follow online or stop in Wanderlust in Warwick, NY, you will enjoy seeing the latest outfit ideas. You can also book a charm party to spend time with your besties.
Wondermint Goods
If you enjoy fun earrings for all reasons and seasons, Wondermint Goods is for you! Choose from earrings, charms, keychains, and jewelry box subscriptions for the perfect holiday gift.
Use CODE: BLACKFRIDAY to save 25% until 12/4.
Mama May I
Looking for handmade wooden toys? We have a collection of items from Jessica’s shop that we love.
Jessica and her mom make these toys by hand, and the ones we play with have lasted for years!
Vermont Nut Free
Vermont nut-free is one of my favorite places to get nut-free holiday chocolate. Their chocolate is SO delicious!
Brooke Romney
Brooke is the author of 52 Modern Manners for Kids, and we read one daily at dinner. Each manner page includes a summary and conversation starters for each child to share how they would handle the situation.
Use CODE: THANKS for 35% until 12/1.
Enlightened Medical
Enlightened Medical is one of the best if you are in the Fort Lauderdale area. Dr. Kutner has expanded her education and taken countless courses on nutrition, hormones, exercise, neurotoxins, dermal fillers, chemical peels, lasers, thread lifts, and medical-grade skin care. She also recently added to her credentials by becoming board-certified in Aesthetic Medicine.
Spokin
Food allergy families! Spokin works diligently to share restaurant guides and travel tips and verified food allergy brands with families. I refer to this guide often as I navigate safe foods for our peanut-free family.
Judith Bright
Looking for handmade jewelry that will last? I was, and Judith Bright has a gorgeous collection to choose from! I am so happy with everything I have gifted or received over the last few years.
Judith Bright typically has coupon codes on her site!
Downtown Books
Looking to support a small shop bookstore? We always enjoy stopping at Downtown Books in Dothan, Alabama.
Downtown Books is a thoughtfully curated little neighborhood kids’ bookshop with a unique selection of diverse, classic, artful stories, creative workshops, story clubs, and unique gifts.
A La Mode Ice Cream
As a family with a peanut (and now tree nut) allergy, ice cream is impossible. Most brands share a factory with nuts of all kinds, which is too dangerous for food allergy families to risk the chance of cross-contamination.
A La Mode has been our saving grace! After finding A La Mode, my son finally tried ice cream for the FIRST time at four years old. I cannot wait to bring him to the ice cream shop in NYC, where he can finally order without having his guard up.
More Small Businesses
I asked our Instagram community which small businesses they like best. Here are a handful of the responses! Whoa. They look INCREDIBLE.
- Art Kits – The Tiny Easel
- Baby Books – Tabitha Paige Baby Books
- Baby Collection – Austin Baby Company
- Baby Clothes – Chicke Baby and Kids
- Bags and Backpacks – Rad Revolution
- Baked Goods – Tig’s Homemade
- Bank for Kids – Benjamin Talks
- Banners – The Happy Banner Co
- Bookstore in Buffalo, NY – Alice Ever After
- Bookstore: Maggie Mae’s Book Store
- Bow and Arrow for Kids – Two Bros Bows
- Bows, Masks, and Goodies – Willow Crowns
- Canadian Toy Shop – Dilly Dally Kids
- Cards – Forever Flower Cards
- Children’s Book – Bingo the Flamingo
- Children’s Boutique – Olivia Shoppe
- Children’s Clothing – The Good Kid Company USE CODE:
DWG15 - Children’s Clothing – Blaze Kids Wear Clothing
- Children’s Clothing – Pen and Nash
- Children’s Clothing – Plaid Peach
- Children’s Hair Bows – Cottontail Bow & Co.
- Coffee – La Terza Coffee
- Crochet Gifts – Lyssie’s Craft Corner
- Custom Kid Plates – Dylbug
- Custom Gifts – Pixie Dust Designs
- Dinosaur Hoodies – Little Bits a Love
- Disney Travel Agent – Sewin2Disney
- Embroidery – Southern Belle Monograms
- Embroidery – Lonestar Stitches
- Family Game – Ouisi Games for Creativity
- Farm and Flowers – SUOT Farm
- Fitness – Fit4MOM
- Felt Quiet Time Books – Quiet Book Queen
- Giant Coloring Pages – Teaching Tot Things
- Gift Boxes for Teens and Adults – Box Babe Gift Co
- Gift Ideas – Tiff Zippy
- Golf – Wedge Guys
- Handcrafted Goods – Textile Trolley
- Handmade Bags – Shruti Goins Handmade
- Handmade Crafts – Little Bits a Love
- Handmade Toys – Merci Milo
- Hand-poured Candles – Ellery Mae Candle Co
- Holiday Subscription Box – Year Cheer
- Home Goods – Maple and Lark
- Kid’s Shop in Columbus Ohio – Cub Shrub
- Laser-cut Signs – Queen B Home
- Lightweight Earrings – Grace & Wood Co
- Mama and Baby center Athens, Ga – Reblossom
- Mugs and Apparel – Her Hearts Collection
- Nature Inspired Gifts – Tanglewood Hollow
- Organizational pouches – Eden and Emeralds
- Outdoor Gear for Kids – Lone Cone
- Pediatric Sleep – Slumber and Bloom
- Play Couch Fitted Sheets – Little Sheets
- Play Kits – Captivating Play – Use code: DAYSWITHGREY for 10%
- Play Kits – Jilly Jumbles
- Play Kits – Lucky Day Kits
- Play Kits – Lower Case Toys
- Reusable snack bags, baby items, and organic clothing – Howdy Girl Designs
- Sensory Kits – Sensory Made Simple
- Sensory Play Kits – Hippie Hooray
- Sensory Play Kits – Learning Safari
- Sleep Consulting – Hey Abby Sleep Consultation
- Snack Boxes – Universal Yums
- Speech and Language – Communication Junction
- Speech and Language – Awesome Kids Therapy
- Sporting Equipment – Sporthaus
- Stainless Steel Cups and Mugs – Keep It Real Steel Deal
- Stationary – Igloo Press
- Swim School Colorado Springs – Little Fins Swim School
- Tea and Honey – Saratoga Tea and Honey
- Toys Shop in VA – Pufferbellies
- Toys Shop in Olympia, WA – Captain Little
- Toy Shop in Portland – Spielwerk Toys
- Women’s shirts – Scarlet & Gold
- 3D Printed Jewelry – Love, Lori Michelle
- Whimsical Jewelry Designs – Molly Dots
- Wonder Disks – Back to Basics
- Yoto Cases – Carv Design Studio
Which small business will you dive into first? So many beautiful ideas and brands are listed here!
