I always try to support small businesses whenever I can. But I think we can all agree that this year has been especially hard for a lot of businesses, especially small ones.
That’s why this year I wanted to highlight some small ethical businesses to support this Christmas. These shops and brands offer an array of gorgeous ethically and handmade items that are perfect for gifting this holiday season. Best yet, you’re not putting extra money into the billionaires who are thriving, but you’re putting food on the table, and gas in the tank of real, hard-working people and families.
Small Ethical Businesses to Support this Christmas:
1. willowstreetbees.com / @willowstreetbees
Willow Street Bees specializing in handcrafted lip balms made from ethically and sustainably sourced ingredients. They’re also plastic-free coming packaged in biodegradable cardboard tubes! These lip balms are so gorgeous and would make the perfect stocking stuffer!
2. twinkleapothecary.com / @twinkleapothecary
This adorable shop makes handmade skincare and beauty products. They even make small batch perfumes! Their products come packaged in glass, tin or compostable paper tubes to keep waste to a minimum. They also have an assortment of accessories including loose leaf teas and strainers, pink Himalayan salt crystals, soap savers and incense burners!
3. zuahaza.com / @zuahaza
Naturally dyed textiles handwoven by women artisans? Could this company get any cooler?! These home textiles and decor pieces are unique and gorgeous and the perfect way to spruce up any home decor lovers space!
4. mywildmuse.com / @mywildmuse
Handmade soaps, beeswax candles, shave bars, and so much more! These soaps are almost too gorgeous to use. Anyone would be elated to receive something from my wild muse! Their products have such a personal touch to them.
5. cksoakbathco.com / @cksoakbathco
These gorgeous handmade bath and body products are made right in my h product and I love gifting their products every year! From shampoo and soap bars, to bath bombs and bath salts, they have everything you need for an at home spa day those holiday season!
6. foxyoriginals.com / @foxyoriginals
Luxurious jewelry handmade in Toronto Ontario. By being local, foxy originals can ensure a healthy and happy work environment. All of their jewelry is affordable and would make the perfect gift this Christmas!
7. sundaycandle.com / @sundaycandle
This woman owned business makes small batch, hand-poured coconut wax candles free from parabens and additives for clean burning. Nothing suits this winter Holiday better than a clean candle burning in the evening.
8. whatlittlewonder.com / @whatlittlewonder
Your one stop shop for the mother and littles in your life. From swaddled to pacifiers and clips to crib sheets and clothes! This gender-neutral shop has it all.
9. thewondercabinet.com / @thewondercabinet
This company curatess the most charming toys for babies and kids. They have wool teddy bears, wooden dolls, books, puzzles and so much more! Seriously, all of their toys are filled with whimsy and nostalgia. All the toys and products are selected from ethical brands that put the environment first.
10. daycrafter.com / @day.crafter
Kathryn, the artist and owner of day crafter makes the most beautiful modern and natural inspired accessories. From the original rattan popsocket to essential oil diffusers, ornaments and jewelry, you’re sure to swoon over everything in this shop!
Supporting small ethical businesses this holiday season is so impactful. It’s putting money in the pockets of people like you and me. And it’s s much more meaningful to gift things that were made ethically and by hand.
I hope you enjoyed this list of small ethical businesses to support this Christmas! Please don’t forget to share this post and follow me on Instagram for daily low waste living inspiration!
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