Gift ideas that support small businesses
By Avreet Jagdev
If you’re looking for the perfect gift – whether it’s for a loved one or for yourself – a great option can be shopping at small businesses. It’s a great way to find a unique and special gift while also supporting local companies. Supporting these businesses is important because unlike major retailers, they are run by one or a handful of people who work very hard to get their products to customers like you. Opting to buy a gift from them means that you’re supporting their craft, and shopping more sustainably as well!
With that said, here’s some small businesses you can shop from the next time you need a gift for that special someone:
If you’re looking for a crafty present, check out the embroidery kits and other art supplies at Hook, Line & Tinker! All of their illustrations are originally designed, so if you need a unique gift for someone who loves crafting, look no further!
Skincare is a timeless gift, and is especially valuable when it’s from a local business such as Lala Skin! Lala Skin provides vegan skincare free of cruelty or chemicals – all at an affordable rate. What more could you ask for?
If you know someone who loves tea, then shop for them at Tea Drops! They are a woman-owned small business that sells high quality and environmentally friendly tea. You can shop by tea type, teatime, flavor, caffeine, benefit, and even mood!
Give and Grow is a small women-led business that creates basketball planters. If you’re looking for a super unique gift for someone who loves plants, basketball, home decor, or all three, Give and Grow is the business to shop at!
Still Classics creates planners, notebooks, stationary, accessories and organizational products that help people take charge of their life. If you know someone whose days tend to be way too busy, getting them an organizational tool from Still Classics could be the game changer they need!
If you’re hunting for high-quality yet affordable jewelry, head over to This is Alaya’s website! They sell all sorts of jewelry and hair clips, made for ‘everyday and everyone’.
LOHN sells high-quality candles that are handmade by a small team in the Toronto area. Their candles are scented with natural ingredients, such as essential oils. Plus, they’re vegan and cruelty free!
Who doesn’t love a cozy cup of chai? One Strip Chai sells drinks inspired by South-Asian heritage, made of organic freshly-ground spices. They focus on ethical sourcing, and only use natural sweeteners such as honey and jaggery.
Anto Yukon sells ethical and sustainable soaps that are uniquely and artfully crafted. Each soap is hand wrapped, and made free of artificial fragrances or dyes.
If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind jewelry or homeware, shop from Shayna Stevenson’s small business! Her pieces are inspired by minimalism, and each is individually painted and glazed – meaning no two pieces are the same.
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