Shop Small this Holiday Season!

Written By Stephanie Serpico

Support local businesses and give the gift of unique and heartfelt presents to your loved ones. This holiday season, explore the wonders of shopping small and discover hidden gems that fill the streets of your community. From handcrafted goods to personalized treasures, these small businesses offer something truly special for everyone on your list.

Join me in supporting some of my fav small businesses (+ some recs from ya’ll!) Explore the wonders of local entrepreneurship, and make a big impact with your small purchases this holiday season!

DAKS Spices

Birmingham, AL

https://daksspices.ecwid.com/

@daksspices

DAK's Spices is a full line of NO SALT seasonings. DAK's is also MSG-free, preservative-free, potassium chloride-free, all-natural, low carb and most of the blends are sugar-free! My absolute favorite seasoning is Everything But Tha Salt! I’ve used it since 2018 and it’s 100x better than Trader Joe’s everything but the bagel seasoning and I SAID WHAT I SAID!!!!!!! You can also find them on Amazon!

Pup Pawnaderia

Chicago, IL

www.puppawnaderia.com/ @puppawnaderia

Pup Pawnaderia is an artisan dog bakery inspired by the colorful traditions of the Mexican culture. (Tarjaymaxx follower owned ❤️)

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Buffalo, NY

https://www.themeatballstudio.com/

@_spaghettimeatballs_

Spahetti & Meatballs are all home-coooked greeting cards annd watercolor art, made with love and a pinch of sass. (Tarjaymaxx follower owned ❤️)

PawmettoPup New York

https://pawmettopup.myshopify.com/ @pawmettopup

PawmettoPup is an accessory brand designed for pups + pawrents that originated in the Palmetto State. All products are handmade with you and your pup in mind. (Tarjaymaxx follower owned ❤️)

Sparta Candle Co

16 S Main St.  |  Sparta, NC

https://spartacandleco.com/ @spartacandleco

Sparta Candle Co is a candle- and soap-making business that has a wide range of candles, soaps, and other goodies! (+ an amazing Taylor Swift collection!)

Lesley’s Creative Cakes

Gilbert, AZ

https://lesleyscreativecakes.com/ @lesleyscreativecakes

Lesley’s Creative Cakes is a bakery that makes desserts for many wonderful people all over the valley.

Cosmicos Pet Bakery

Chicago, IL

https://cosmicospetbakery.com/ @cosmicos.petbakery

Cosmicos is a latina-owned brand inspired by the colors of the rainbow and the possibility of creating infinite combinations for each personality of every four-legged client that decides to try our delicious handmade products. (Tarjaymaxx follower owned ❤️)

See The Way I See

Trumbull, CT

https://seethewayisee.com/ @seethewayisee

See The Way I See is a clothing brand that brings awareness and normality to destigmatize conversations around mental health.

Recommendations from y’all:

If you have a fav small business you’d like to see on this list, shoot me a DM on @tarjaymaxx and I’ll add them :)

Stephanie Serpico
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