Holiday Gift Guide 2020 (Part 1)

 It's that time of year: HOLIDAY SEASON! 

And let me tell you, holiday season 2020 is starting early and approaching fast. Last year I made a small business gift guide for all my lovely readers out there and it was really cool (says me). For this year, I am going to make a small business gift guide once again, but in 2 parts (because I can't fit everyone in one post). Small businesses are popping up like crazy because of the pandemic and we NEED to support them and the people who run them.

Please keep in mind small businesses in mind when shopping this year. Even a gift card purchase or a gift for you will help so much! 

So, here is part 1 of Megan Hubrex's Holiday Gift Guide 2020:

Wild Rae 

Wild Rae's tagline is "Handcrafted Natural Beauty", which automatically pulls you in. Wild Rae also makes their products from plant based ingredients which your skin will love. 

What they sell:

Soaps, bath bombs, felted soaps, bath soaks, solid shampoo, and more! 

 Their best seller: 

Felted Soaps, which are made with merino and cheviot wool. The wool acts as a soap saver and they last about 3 times as long as regular bar soap!

(Felted soaps start at $10 on Wild Rae's shop)

I have bought Wild Rae's Honeycomb soap and Rosewater bath bomb and they were so good! 

How to contact and buy from Wild Rae:

Website

Instagram

Lavender Rae

Not to be confused with Wild Rae, Lavender Rae has handmade accessories and home goods made by the great hands of @DaysofRae AKA Samantha on Instagram. You can tell that the quality of these products are super well made and I may be getting some items for gifts this year...(that means I definitely will be buying). 

Whey they sell:

Macramé coasters, car hangings, scrunchies, earrings and keychains.

(Most coasters start at $12.99)

Their bestseller:

Car hangings 

(Car hangings are $15)

How to contact and buy from Lavender Rae:

Website

Instagram

Honey & Roses Coffee

On their Instagram, they have in their bio: 

*Online coffee marketplace
*Handcrafted and roasted around the US
*Sustainable home and kitchen
#WhereCoffeeMeetsTravel

They got me right away a couple months ago when I saw on Instagram ad for Honey & Roses Coffee. I actually bought my first ever French Press from them (which I'm going to link right HERE) and oh my gosh, I use it at least twice a week. It's so nice because you can move it around and it's not bulky when you store it; I can go on and on. 

What they sell:

Spoons, reusable coffee cups, sweets & treats, and of course, COFFEE!

(Spoon sets start at $28 and go up)

Their bestseller:

I have heard through the grapevine AKA Instagram DM that they have tons of best sellers via coffee. So instead I got some recommendations!

(Tasting notes: rich cacao, sweet caramel, brown sugar. $15.50)

(Tasting notes: Chocolate, almonds, cherries. Medium roast. $20)

How to contact and buy from Honey & Roses Coffee:

Website

Instagram 

Art by cl0uds

Claudia AKA cl0uds is super passionate about making things and it really shows when you talk to her. That's why I wanted to include her in this because 1) I love her shirts 2) she loves doing it. She just started selling recently but if you have any ideas on what you want her to make for you, talk to her about it! She's really cool!

What they sell:

hand-dyed upcycled shirts, tie dye shirts, and various other handmade items. 

(Sweatshirts are around $30)

(Please note these particular styles may not be in stock anymore. They are one of a kind. Shirts are between $12-$15, NOT including shipping.)

Their bestseller: 

cl0uds has just begun her adventure, but I have bought one of these sweatshirts with this stencil. I know someone else has bought this exact one, so this is going to be a bestseller I feel like!

How to contact and buy from Art by cl0uds:

Facebook

Depop

Golden Hippie

I got introduced to Chelsea from Golden Hippie in the middle of this year. I even recorded a podcast with her because I like her so much. I'm also obsessed with her products she sells. "A funky hippie with items that make you feel golden", says her Instagram tagline. Let me tell you, I have 3 pairs of earrings I've bought from Golden Hippie and oh my GOSH I love them!


What they sell:

Earrings, sunglasses, eyelashes, stickers, gift cards (which also helps small businesses, by the way), and MORE!

(These Aaliyah earrings are $13.99)

Their bestseller:

(Pollinate earrings. $15.99)

(Peace earrings. $18.99)

How to contact and buy from Golden Hippie:

Website

Instagram 

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Thank you for reading and SUPPORTING not just me, but the wonderful people in this post. Let me know if you buy anything; I'd love to post it on the blog! 

Stay tuned for part 2 of Megan Hubrex's Holiday Gift Guide 2020!

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