Supporting Local Small Businesses This Holiday Season

With the Holidays just around the corner, it’s time to get your shopping done. The Holidays are a time of joy and giving, and everyone wants to give their loved ones special gifts that they will enjoy.  We believe that it’s always important to support small local businesses, especially during the Holiday season. This is the time of year when these small businesses can thrive or fall, and it’s important to support local artists and entrepreneurs.

Gifts are special no matter what, but there is something extra special about receiving a unique and handmade gift. That is something that small businesses can provide while larger corporations may not. Today we will share a few Michigan-based small businesses to purchase from this holiday season.

Rebel Nell Jewelry

Rebel Nell Jewelry was founded by Amy Peterson in 2013 while she worked for the Detroit Tigers. During that time she lived by a women’s shelter and has always had a passion for empowering women. Amy fell in love with the idea of taking fallen graffiti and turning it into unique pieces of jewelry. She uses her art as a way to also address social issues, it truly is jewelry with a cause.

Today Rebel Nell Jewelry sells necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and more! There are even gender-neutral pieces available and kid’s jewelry. A variety of different collections have since been released, each beautifully unique in its own way. Rebel Nell has the perfect Jewelry piece for anyone regardless of age, gender, or style. 

Michigan Mittens

Michigan Mittens was founded in 2007 by husband and wife duo Connie Hahne and Erich. On their way back from their cabin in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the idea came to them to create winter mittens. Their mittens are special because one features a map of the Upper Peninsula while the other features the Lower Peninsula to represent the “Mitten State” that is Michigan. 

Today, Michigan Mittens is still owned and operated by the duo and they still create their classic Michigan Mittens. The company has since released a variety of other Michigan-inspired products including cookie cutters, pillows, baby clothes, and so much more. Michigan Mittens are an amazing gift option for any Michigan native or midwesterner who deals with the chilly winters.

The Mitten Crate

The Mitten Crate is a monthly subscription box that features a variety of different snacks that are all made in Michigan. Each box is different from the last and can consist of sweet snacks, salty snacks, fruity snacks, and so much more. You get the option to purchase a 3-month, 6-month, or full-year subscription. If you just want to try it out, there is even a by-the-month option! 

The Mitten Crate is a great gift option for both Michigan natives and out-of-state friends or relatives. Everyone loves snacking, and it’s even better when it supports small businesses! The Mitten Crate subscription box would make a great gift this season for anyone regardless of age. Try it out for yourself!

The Little Flower Soap Co.

The Little Flower Soap Co. is an online Etsy shop founded in 2011 by Michigan-based creatives Holly and Justin. Their shop features a variety of handmade everyday bath products that are all natural and each order is packaged carefully. Accompanied by outstanding reviews and over 120,000 sales, it’s safe to say that their customers are always pleased with their purchases.

Their products include soaps, salts, salves, and more. They also sell a variety of different themed gift sets that feature a mix of their products to try out. Every product is created to smell amazing and incorporates essential oils for a relaxing and healing bath time experience. Looking for some stocking stuffer ideas? They have plenty to choose from such as unique lip balm sets, lip scrubs, and more. This would make a great gift for anyone who is into self-care and seeking relaxation. 

Wrapping it Up
The Holiday season is the perfect time to support small businesses while shopping for your gifts. Most shops even offer holiday discounts or special seasonal deals such as free shipping for extra savings. A lot of small businesses work solely online, making it easy to order your gifts and have them delivered to your door, saving you the hassle of going out and dealing with the crowds.

Today we featured just a few local small businesses, but there are so many more out there. Regardless of where you live, all it takes is a quick Google search to begin exploring all the unique small businesses in your area. Whether they have a full-on website, or just an Etsy page, supporting local and independent artists and thinkers is important and easy to do. Plus, you will be left with unique items that no one else has, a standout for sure.

Happy Holidays!