Black Friday and Cyber Monday get all the credit for being the shopping holidays. Smaller businesses can’t afford the kind of marketing and advertising required to grab shopper’s attention, and product prices are often inflated because they can’t afford mass manufacturing.
This weekend, try shopping small, even local if possible. We know that not every town has local shops conveniently located, but Etsy and even Amazon’s handmade section are full of talented, independent makers and artists. A lot are even having their own sales today in honor of the occasion.
Think of the lovely, thoughtful gift options available. Here’s some inspiration to make life a little simpler during this hectic time of year.
1) The only time to snitch on favorite Harry Potter fan.
Etsy
Etsy
Price on Etsy: $9.25
2) Any host would light up over these unique candle sticks .
Amazon
Amazon
Price on Amazon: $32.00
3) Wrap your favorite hippie in love with a bohemian tapestry.
Amazon
Amazon
Price on Amazon Handmade: $15.99
4) A pair of earrings for the freak or geek in your life.
Etsy
Etsy
Price on Etsy: $12.00
5) This D20 scarf will be a critical hit for any dungeon master.
Etsy
Etsy
Price on Etsy: $44.00
6) These candles will have your favorite bookworm lit.
Amazon
Amazon
Price on Amazon: $26.00
7) Bring a little slice of Mordor to your home.
Etsy
Etsy
Price on Etsy: $45.00+
8) Give an amateur detective something to read on the rocks.
Etsy
Etsy
Price on Etsy: $13.00
9) Keep baby fresh, and a new parent laughing through exhaustion.
Etsy
Etsy
Price on Etsy: $8.96
10) Manage your roommates’ expectations with this useful magnet.
Etsy
Etsy
Price on Etsy: $6.00
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