As a small business owner myself, I love to support other small businesses.
I’ll be sharing my favorite products throughout the day on Instagram stories, so be sure to follow along there!
I especially love the way Jessa Bray (from Team Simplified) put it recently in an Instagram post:
“It takes a little more intention and a couple more pennies to support a small business. ✨ I am lucky enough to have a small business of our own as well as be a full time employee at one. I’m lucky because the dream of the two individuals that started these businesses push me every single day to do better, to BE better. You want your downtown to turn into this neat atmosphere where the air is buzzing? then get downtown. Show up. You want meaningful products that reach the corners of your life that big corporations don’t understand? Then invest in the product. Refer people to the place. Recommend and review the product. Small businesses rely on people, they rely on relationships, they rely on you. You have the opportunity to directly support families, years of hard work, dreams that continue to come true everyday you walk through their door or place an order. I challenge you to show up tomorrow.”
I want to be the person that encourages small businesses, not only with my money but with my influence. I truly believe they are the heart and soul of our communities and economy.
Like I said, I am a small business owner myself. I know how each and every page view, click and purchase supports my family. It helps send my girls to dance and hires a tutor for my daughter. It helps us put gas in our tanks and food on our table. It helps us take trips to make special family memories and gives us the time to spend together. Each and every time you visit this blog and engage in our community, you are supporting my family. So, thank YOU!
My Favorite Small Shops
My Printables Shop – I just launched my very own printable products and I’ve been so blown away by your support! (Thank you!!) I’m offering a special Shop Small Saturday/Cyber Monday deal with a WHOPPING 65% off my products! Use code SS65. The code is good through Monday, November 26 at 11:59 pm.
Emily Ley (Simplified Planners) – I’ve used her Simplified Planners for years and LOVE them! I wrote all of my thoughts about them here in this post. I love all of her products and honestly have most of them. Many of those products are on sale right now and you can find my favorite gift ideas from her shop in this post.
Cultivate What Matters (Power Sheets & Write the Word Journals) – This is a new favorite shop of mine in 2018. I used their Power Sheets goal planners for the first time and LOVED them. I was intimidated at first, but man do they work for setting goals and achieving them. You will love these! I also use her Write the Word Journals for my devotions. Love that they are simple and allow me to use the tool without being overwhelming. Click here to shop their huge Black Friday sale!
Antique Candle Works – If you’ve been around here for any length of time you know that I doubly love these candles from a small shop in Indiana. I was able to meet the sweet owner, Brittany, this summer and love, love, love her heart and mission for her company. All candles are hand-poured and smell AMAZING! All Fall candles are currently 30% off while supplies last.
Abby Lawson {aka The Blog Expert} – Do you want to start a blog in the new year? My sweet friend Abby wrote THE COMPLETE GUIDE to starting a blog in the form of a course called Building a Framework. It’s on sale this weekend only! Click here to see all of my blogging recommendations. (I get so many requests asking me to help start a blog, but I always send everyone to Abby. She’s the best! So, if that’s you, take advantage because this is usually the only time her course is ever discounted!)
Young Living Essential Oils – Did you know that I love and sell essential oils? I do! While I’ve taken some time off of promoting them on the blog and social media, I haven’t taken any time off using them. I have used them for nearly 5 years and love them now just as much as I loved them then. They are currently running a Black Friday sale with 20% off 50 oils and 4 of their diffusers. Shoot me an e-mail at [email protected] . com if you are interested in learning more. Or read my post about them here and learn how to get started! (My member number is 1666197 if you want me to be your sponsor when you order your starter kit.)
Native Deodorant – Along the lines of being more natural (like my oils), I have fallen in love with this all-natural deodorant. I tried several before landing on this brand. But it works and I LOVE it! I personally use the Coconut & Vanilla scent, but they are all awesome! Use the code BLACK to get $10 off your purchase of $30 or more.
Laurel Browning Art – I love Laurel’s unique take on southern themed scenes and the holidays. I have several of her paintings in my home and LOVE them! She mostly sells her artwork through local shops, but sometimes will list items in her Etsy store. Follow her on Instagram to see what she’s painting.
Mama Needs Box – my sweet friend Jen just opened a new subscription box business for Mamas who need some self care! Each month there will be a theme and items will center around that theme! Orders have already closed for December, but on December 1, you’ll be able to pre-order for January. Give the gift to a busy mom this year. (Print off a note telling her she’ll get her box in early January to give her on Christmas morning!)
Sweet Pineapple – if you are local to me (Huntsville, Alabama area), then I highly recommend my favorite gift shop called Sweet Pineapple! They carry the cutest stuff, including Laurel Browning paintings!
Matilda Jane – I love this brand of clothing for my girls because it keeps them little girls for just a little longer. The clothes are so sweet! I even love some of the mama clothing. And I love that I’m supporting local mamas who are selling the products.
Happy Shopping!
MORE POSTS YOU WILL LOVE:
Get Instant Access to my Guide to Customize Your Home on a Budget
Grab your FREE guide for 10 Ways to Customize Your Home on a Budget: simple projects to transform your home from builder beige to a home with character and charm!
Leave a Reply