Small Business Saturday: What to Know and Where to Shop
Small Business Saturday occurs every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and it’s a day worth marking on your calendar. It’s more important than ever to support locally-owned shops and restaurants in your town—or by shopping online!
Helpful tips when shopping:
- If you choose to visit shops in person, be sure to wear a mask, check the store’s website for updated hours, and create an efficient plan so you avoid heavy crowds.
- If you’re shopping online, check the store’s Instagram or Facebook page for a coupon code—oftentimes a company will post there first!
- You could also take a hybrid approach: curbside pickup will get you out of the house but save you time.
- Don’t forget to support local restaurants. Take-out and delivery options are increasingly popular, even at smaller eateries.
- If you miss out on Saturday’s event, don’t worry. A lot of businesses are extending sales this year, so check their social media pages and websites.
Where to shop:
To find a small business near you, use Manta, a search engine that makes it easy to discover local gems. Otherwise, here are a few online destinations to keep on your radar.
If you need to restock your personal care cabinet, shop at by Humankind—you’ll smell good and help the planet.
Make the switch to natural laundry and cleaning products by shopping here.
Did you take up baking as a new hobby recently? Pot & Pantry is your one-stop-shop for all your baking needs.
Tired of yoga mats selling out everywhere? Mukta Being’s environmentally friendly mats will save the day.
Customized, clean beauty may sound too good to be true, but it’s not. Just check out The Buff!
Two sisters—aged 10 and 13—founded this California natural soap brand to help do their part in cutting down on plastic waste.
Upgrade your work from home outfit by shopping sustainably at IJJI.
Laptop stands are the new must-have item for the at-home office. Get yours at MOFT.
With a slogan like “soul food for the skin”, you’re sure to find your new favorite beauty product at Pholk.
Treat yourself to Gilded’s award-winning body brush, or go for their brightening body polish. Either way, you won’t be disappointed.
Kendra Woolridge founded this clean nail polish brand in honor of her grandmothers, and you’re sure to find a shade you love!
Finally: clothing that’s both comfortable and makes you feel just a little more dressed up for that 12 p.m. Zoom call.
This bohemian jewelry brand based in San Francisco makes affordable, one-of-a-kind pieces.
If you’re into home decorating, look no further: this is where you’re sure to find a showstopping vintage treasure for your home.