Small businesses are a big deal. Which brings us to Small Business Saturday, a nationally recognized holiday held the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Did you know that American Express created Small Business Saturday in 2010 in response to the Great Recession? This annual event invites communities to shop at small, local businesses. 72% of consumers believe they will frequent neighboring businesses more after the crisis is over, but that will take all of us doing our part now to ensure as many small businesses are still there to greet us when better days return.

Here are a few business I’ll be supporting this year!

Get Inspired by Belle-Blue

Belle-Blu is a cute little boutique shop I work with in one of my blogging groups. They have everything you need for anyone that needs a little something to feel inspired. I love their new inspiration collections and all of their home goods! Better yet? They donate a portion of every sale to a new charity every month! Give your loved one the gift that gives back.

Goli Gummy

You can now get an endless amount of benefits from apple cider vinegar without the disgusting taste. 2 gummies = 1 shot of Apple cider vinegar. There are so many health benefits like proper digestion, complexes, weight, and detoxification, plus it’s packed with superfoods and b12. Apple Cider Vinegar Goli Nutrition is an inventive, people-focused nutrition company driven by the belief that happiness and wellness go hand in hand. The goal was to create an easy, nutritious, and delicious way for everyone to incorporate Apple Cider Vinegar into their daily routine. Goli Gummies are gluten-free, gelatin-free, vegan, non-GMO, and made with select organic ingredients, free from artificial sweeteners and preservatives.

Crystal Bar Soaps

I’m not saying I believe in healing stones, I’m just saying they haven’t been wrong. Crystal Bar Soaps is a fantastic small business with a huge heart. Even if you don’t believe in healing stones, the mere act of giving someone the gift of energy, or peacefulness, or clarity is a present in itself. These babies are powerful *clap emoji*. Send the gift of good vibes with a simple soap set. Each of these soaps and bath accessories are infused with stones and crystals with positive energy that lasts all day. Each soap has a different energy and helps align the user in ways their body is in most need.

Cover Your Basics

Cheer up anyone with one of these sassy shirts from Cover Your Basics! Know a day drinker? Maybe a fun holiday tee? There is something for everyone here that will surely provide a smirk. Use code firsttimebasic and receive 10% off. Plus there is free shipping, always…

Monat – Independent Market Partner

Every Monat rep is a small business owner. Yes, they partner with a company that develops the product. But they’re in charge of marketing, customer service, sales, bookkeeping, and accounting, they pay taxes over their earnings, develop a team they train, and so much more. So supporting your friend’s “side hustle” is also supporting a small business owner. Enjoy naturally based, cruelty-free and vegan hair and skincare products that will have lasting results.

FreshJax Organic Spices

With Farmers Market roots, a flair for creative everyday cooking, and a whole lot of love, FreshJax has been handcrafting gourmet organic spice blends for quite some time now. At FreshJax, they create spices with real ingredients that you can feel great about adding to your food. FreshJax spices are manufactured in the USA with premium globally sourced ingredients. Receive 15% off by using this link.

Ajna Wellbeing

This Aussie sister team created Ajna Wellbeing because they were inspired by a mutual passion for natural remedies and sustainable living. Their mission? To provide beautiful and exceptional quality products that enrich our customer’s lives, and in turn, the lives of those they care about most. They did this by focusing on what they consider to be their greatest asset, their health. Each product strives to tap into your body’s innate intelligence, and allow it to thrive to its fullest capacity. They sell on Amazon but are a fantastic small business!

The Cake Ballers

Cake Ballers make balls of cake that are a crafty and creative way to take treats to a whole new level! These bite-sized balls covered in confectioners coating can be in any color to match any theme, holiday, special occasion or event. Holler at a baller for more details!

Yoga Wake Up

Throw your alarm clock away and replace it with your phone. Your phone that now has a subscription to Yoga Wake Up on it. This app service is incredible. Instead of the annoying BEEP BEEP BEEP blaring in your ear, you can wake up to a peaceful meditation or a yoga dance party session. Subscription services can go a LONG way in the this world. Give her the gift of a peaceful morning. Use this link on your mobile phone and receive loads of discounts depending on your subscription service. The discounts are as follows: $6.99/mo. is $2 off, $29.99/6 mo. is $5 off, or $46.99/year is $12 off.

Momma’s Home

Momma’s Home is an all-natural soap and body care company created out of the necessity for items that are safe for sensitive skin and use only simple ingredients with a loving, handmade process. Momma runs their family business with lots of help from relatives and friends in Southwest Michigan. They make all of the products carefully and test everything on themselves before asking for helpers to try new products and give feedback. Use the code CUPOFJOJO at check-out for a discount.

Silver Post

Silver Post is a store specializing in Native American-inspired jewelry & pottery, plus moccasins & cowboy boots. Sharing crystals, minerals, and sterling silver, this is a 3rd generation business with over 70 years of experience in the southwest goods.

Teaspressa

Teaspressa, tea inspired by coffee. This tea is all-natural, organic tea. That’s right, just plain tea with no coffee, artificial flavors, or additives. The main difference here is that they have created a way where they can now literally make tea-like coffee. This new approach is nothing like the traditional method of brewing  – they have established an exciting new tea profile for you to enjoy.

COMING SOON

Sage Provisions

Launching on December 5th, Sage Provisions is a curated collection of handcrafted, quality products made in Las Vegas. Each collection is carefully selected for the season. Each business is vetted to make sure we are supporting those who care about their community and customers. They aim to connect such artisans with consumers who are looking to support them.

Happy Shopping on this Small Business Saturday! Drop a comment below if you need help snagging any of these deals!