It’s been a tough few years for almost everyone, and small business owners are no exception. Shop small this holiday season so your dollars can make a significant impact by changing the lives of entrepreneurs and their families.

In addition to helping a small business’s bottom line, there are economic benefits to shopping small.

• 48% of money spent in small businesses recirculates locally, compared to 14% from larger companies.
• Since 1990, big businesses have eliminated 4million jobs, while small companies have added 8 million.‍

‍Source: Fivestars 

We’ve rounded up a collection of gifts from some of our favorite small businesses. Find a gift for everyone on your list and do some good for local communities!

For Him:

1.    Slug Leather-Look Belt | Truth Belts | $62-$70

2.    Sonar Wallet | Truth Belts | $40

3.    In This Together Soft Tee | GreenHaus on MindfulMarket | $32

For Her:

4.    Adeline Backpack| Vi Bella on Mindful Market |$48.75

5.    Sage1/2 oz. Perfume Eau De Toilette Mini | The Sage Lifestyle on Mindful Market | $25

6.    Olivia Earrings |Vi Bella on Mindful Market | $37

For Kids:

7.    Mindful Kids | WorldPeaces on Mindful Market | $14.99

8.    NightSky Handmade Paper Print Backpack | Papercraft Miracles | $50

9.    My Friendly Giant Book | $16.95

For Babies:

10.  Organic Baby Unisex Cactus Print Onesies/Bodysuit | Bébénca Organics on Mindful Market | $21

11.  Bugsly– The Original Organic TeetherToys® | TeetherToys on Mindful Market | $22.50

12.  Taco Rattle | World Peaces on Mindful Market | $12

For Self-Care:

13.  The All Over Body Buffer | urban spa | $9.99

14.  Do Something Different Mug | Succeed On Purpose | $14

15.  Affirmation Mug: I Achieve & Exceed My Goals | Succeed On Purpose | $14

For DIYers:

16.  Splerk Seed Bomb Making Kit | Papercraft Miracles | $25

17.  Natural Dye CottonT-Shirt Kit, Organic Cotton, DIY Dye-It-Yourself Learning Experience | ANINI Designs on Mindful Market | $55

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