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Ways to Make your Spending Matter: Small Business Edition
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items Businesses that I love, trust, and encourage supporting for the holiday season or all year round. Trust me - they do a happy dance when we order!
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Gifts & Cards
Beauty
Food & Drink
Clothes
Baby & Kids
Gifts & Cards
If you’re looking to shop small and purchase items for gifts or would love some cards to have on hand for sending to others, here are some of my favorite small businesses that fit that category.
I have shopped from Give with Joy for nearly five years and for good reason. The owner is so thoughtful and intentionally crafts gifts and cards that say so much more than simple statements. The business is (online but) Colorado based which is also a...
give with joy
Located in Greeley, CO and also shop-accessible online, Blush is a great go-to for books, cute and fashionable clothing, cosmetics, and faith-based items.
Blush Boutique Co – Blush Boutique Colorado - Greeley
FreeLeaf is a delightful go-to for gifts, and eco-friendly cosmetics. A personal favorite and owned by a dear friend in Colorado.
Free Leaf
Located in Juneau, AK (but also available online). A great shop for gifts and (subtle) Alaska themed items.
Frost + Fur
Located in Greeley, CO, Charlie and Co is a great place to grab cute clothes, housewares, and gift items.
Charley & CO Market
Our favorite, local bookstore in Greeley, CO!
The Midnight Oil
The absolutely cutest fish themed crossbody bags!!
Madison Moore Crossbody Bags
Such a cute shop in Seattle that you can also shop online. I think their veggie themed candles are so cute!!
Thistle & Poppy
The cutest fruit and veggie shaped candles. Made by a small business.
Happy Organics
Beauty
Cosmetic items available from small businesses that I absolutely love and trust!
I love BKIND and their clean products.
BKIND
Such a clever and beautiful shop based in the Denver, Colorado area. If you’re looking for a niche women owned business to support, this one is great!
Ode Perfume: Scent Bar
FreeLeaf offers a variety of clean and natural beauty products. This store can be shopped online and is based out of Colorado.
Free Leaf
Food & Drink
If you are looking to purchase items that fall in the food and drink category, I would love to shop small business, here are some of our favorites.
Our favorite coffee roaster. Available online and with local (northern Colorado) delivery.
Noeo Coffee Co.
I love Kendall’s cookbook, Bake and Pray. Her book makes baking bread easy and incorporates liturgy which is perfect for those that are Christian.
Edible Theology
The perfect gift for a book-lover at heart. Blush Boutique is a favorite of mine, nestled in the heart of downtown Greeley, Co.
Blush Boutique
Clothes
Interested in shopping, small and supporting businesses that matter while also buying clothes, here are some of my recommendations!
Earthy and nature-inspired hats that are so unique, comfortable, and cute. I wear mine on heavy rotation!
Skida Headwear & Accessories
Based in Waco, TX and shopping available online and in-person, I love Ramble and Company. Their shirts are so soft and cute and unique - many Texas themed.
Ramble and Company
I love the quality and options for Ford and Wyatt shirts and sweatshirts. I wear my “Mama” one on repeat.
Ford And Wyatt
Outdoor wear at its finest. I’d love to purchase one of their dresses.
Youer
We love this small business for USA made shirts. They are so cool, short, and feature hand-drawn images.
orangeheat - modern kids apparel from California
Baby & Kids
Shopping mall and supporting businesses to make a difference in the local community is so important for all ages. Here are some of my favorite small businesses that provide items for kids.
The absolute cutest (customizable) addition to any kiddo’s birthday. We used these (berry theme) for our daughter’s second birthday and love them!!
Blueberry Birthday Coloring Placemat: Personalized Party Activity (PDF Download)
A Colorado based company that specializes in all things baby! Use our code CORA for a discount!
Parker Baby Co.
We LOVE our Trail Magik and have found it super helpful on hikes with our youngest. So practical for outdoor families.
Trail Magik Kid Carrier
We absolutely love Moss and Fawn and have purchased from them for a number of years. They have an incredibly practical forage feeder for a teething little one. We filled ours with breast milk or fruit.
Moss & Fawn
My husband bought us birth posters of our kids and they are hands down one of my favorite possessions. They are beautiful!!
The Birth Poster
I’ve sent this girl’s magazine to my niece. It’s beautiful!!
Wildflowers Girls Magazine
We love Parker Kids for their backpacks, hats, and Brit bags. If you purchase, use our code CORA to save.
Parker Kids
Thoughtful and intentional artistic items crafted and created by parents for kids.
Cub & Fox