The holidays are here, and if you're like many, you want your hard-earned dollars to go the distance. To many, that means getting the best of the best when it comes to great holiday deals.
There are other ways your money can go the distance, however. Supporting creators and women-owned businesses means that your money is making a difference in the day-to-day lives of a small business owner. It's the difference between paying into the bottomless pockets of a few or the strained pockets so many of us have experienced at some time in our lives.
If you want to contribute to the economy in a meaningful way that families will feel this holiday season, consider supporting women-owned stores, like these Etsy shops.
The Pink Locket
If you're looking for unique, minimalist jewelry that still stands out from the crowd, The Pink Locket by Kamilah has tons to offer. The Gold Envelope Necklace makes an adorable gift. There's also the I Love You Gold Ring Pendant Necklace if you want something that says it all. Add a jewelry dish to your recipient's home decor, like this one that reads "Today I Will Slay".
Aromaology
If you know someone who loves personal and home fragrance gifts, Aromaology is the place to find them something they'll love. Owned by Daisy Kimbro, this shop offers an array of adorable gift baskets, like the Manifestation Gift Box. There are over 30 varieties of the shop's signature soy candle, offering incredible smells for your space. If your loved one is into scents used in spirituality, check out the Sage Candle Smudge Kit.
Who's She?
The Who's She? shop by Zuzia Kozerska-Girard offers an interesting array of products. For baking fans, there are Valek rolling pins imprinted with patterns that can make for beautiful and intricate treats. You can even grab one for the youngest bakers in the family, like the Snowflake Kids rolling pin.
Also for kids is the Who's She? board game, which plays similar to the popular Guess Who? board game. The difference is that Who's She? highlights courageous women in history, from Hatshepsut to Serena Williams.
Godly Gorgeous
Godly Gorgeous offers a selection of stationery and apparel products with uplifting and sometimes Christian-inspired sayings. Popular designs include the "Christ & Coffee Is All I Need" T-shirt and the "Faith Over Fear" T-shirt.
On the stationery side, help your favorite mogul-in-the-making stay organized with the Daily Planner Notepad or the Boss Lady Notepad.
Literary Emporium
Literary Emporium has everything your favorite bibliophile could ever ask for in a gift. Owner Rio is based in the UK, so keep that in mind for getting your shopping done!
Gift one of the shop's 15 curated gift sets, which feature gifts that reflect the theme of your choice. Themes you can choose from include titles and characters, such as Jane Eyre and Ophelia, or author-based ones, such as Dr. Maya Angelou and Virginia Woolf.
The shop also has a stellar selection of enamel pins and pin sets, like the Women Poets Enamel Pin Collection or the Beatrice Enamel Pin.
Barrutando Ceramics
Barruntando Ceramics, owned by a Spain-based team, features traditional and modern ceramic creations. For a jewelry-loving cat parent, we love the Ceramic Cat Ring Dish. Plant parents will love the Ceramic Reindeer Planter With Gold Details. Looking for something for a knitting fan? Check out the Ceramic Hedgehog Yarn Bowl.
BLACKFEMME Shop
BLACKFEMME offers curated collections of vintage jewelry that both collectors and fashionistas will enjoy. For a sweet gift, we love the Vintage Goldtone Etched Puff Heart Dangle Earrings. For something timeless, try the Vintage Goldtone Pearl Stacking Bracelet.
Make sure to check out some of these wonderful, women-owned stores.
- Goose Grease, which makes adorable custom wooden peg dolls.
- GRLTRBL, offering feminist enamel pins.
- Casita de Lana, a shop that sells knitted and hand-embroidered clothes.
- Love Lane, which sells handmade play wear for children.
- Little Goodall, offering whimsical handmade clothing for kids.
- Milk and Honey Luxuries, selling personalized cutting boards and other personalized gifts.
- Tiffbits, which offers hand-drawn greeting cards and paper goods.
- Heather Alstead Design, featuring personalized homeware gifts.
- Lenore Lenore Studio, offering hand-beaded jewelry.
- Home Sweet Home GA, which offers decorative and self-defense keychains.
- Brownie Points Company, whose offerings include Black-centric, feminist jewelry and gifts.
- Elysium Naturals Co, selling homemade whipped body butters.
- Mod Party, which offers bridesmaid gifts and wedding favors.
*Psst: if you choose to purchase an item from this post, LittleThings may receive a small cut. Each item and price is up to date at the time of publication; however, an item may be sold out or the price may be different at a later date.
