2020 Small Business Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas is coming!! Have you started shopping for gifts yet?
With all the latest Covid restrictions, your Christmas shopping is probably going to be a bit different this year. I’ve heard loads of people talking about wanting to support small businesses this Christmas by buying gifts from them, rather than huge corporations.
But where do you start with finding the perfect gift from an independent seller? I’ve put together a list of some amazing gifts from some of my favourite small businesses that deliver all across the UK. So grab your credit card and a glass of mulled wine, and let’s go! Don’t forget to buy yourself a treat too - you deserve it after the year you’ve had!!
Bethany Letters
Bee is wife to Matt, and Mum to Joseph (7), Simeon (4) and Martha (2). She has recently started her handlettering business after 4 years doing it as a hobby! She creates bespoke commissions, and personalised, hand-painted gifts
Gift idea: Personalised Christmas bauble £7-10 - free P&P
The perfect gift for loved ones and word-lovers alike, who would cherish something personal to them
Support this small business: Follow on Facebook and Instagram, and check out the website for more products
Pair Your Socks
This social enterprise has teamed up with The Cathedral Archer Project, a Sheffield-based homeless charity. For every pair of socks sold, they will donate an identical pair and £1 to the homeless charity on your behalf.
Gift idea: Pair your socks (share a pair with someone in need): £15 - free P&P
The perfect gift for someone who wants to make a difference and likes a cheeky ankle flash.
Support this social enterprise: Follow on Facebook and Instagram, and check out the website for more products
This Mum Oils
Sophie runs this business, assisted by her 2 children Addie and Bear. They started using essential oils to help the children’s physical and emotional wellness in a more natural and safe way, and now teach other Mums to do the same!
Gift Idea: Intro kit of essential oils (which includes support from Sophie, an ebook and course in how to use them): £30 - free P&P
The perfect gift for anyone wanting to support their health with the power of a plant’s immune system
Support this small business: Follow on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the website
JG Truth and Spirit
This family-run business is inspired by a love of words, from literature to scripture. They create unique, handmade products that inspire and encourage.
Gift idea: Hand-drawn Watercolour Literary Quotes £10 - plus P&P
The perfect gift for book-lovers,or anyone who needs a boost from some encouraging words!
Support this small business: Follow on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the website for more products
Ember Bloom Art
Michelle started her business to help deal with her anxiety. She is now sharing her love of modern art with a growing audience, creating alcohol-ink artwork to hang on her client’s walls.
Gift idea: Rainbow art print: £10-35 - free P&P
The perfect gift for a friend who has everything - say it with rainbows
Support this small business: Follow on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the website for more products
Your Beauty Doctor
Jess lives in Nottingham and is a Mum of two. She is an Aesthetics Doctor and skincare specialist. She loves helping her clients grow in confidence and look their best.
Gift idea: At home enzymatic peel kits for a supple, radiant complexion: £25
The perfect gift for anyone who appreciates a pamper session, with luxury medical grade products that actually work
Support this small business: Follow on Instagram, and check out the website for more services.
To buy this gift reach out to Jess by sending her a message.
Cultivating Wonder
Alongside his photography business, Jonathan has started a new lockdown venture. Cultivating Wonder combines photography and mindfulness for children aged 5-9 and 10-16. Designed to awaken the sense of wonder about the world, it takes children on a voyage of exploration and creativity.
Gift idea: Deck of 30 Affirmation cards £18 - plus P&P
The perfect gift for a young person, to remind them how valued and special they are.
Support this small business: Follow on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the website for more products
Bunty and Bird
Bunty and Bird is a mother and daughter team from Cheshire. This business promises to be inclusive and adaptive to everyone’s needs - just ask!
Gift idea: Children’s Christmas Eve Box (including handmade PJs) £30 - plus P&P
The perfect gift for bedtime stories and snuggles on Christmas Eve waiting for Santa to arrive
Support this small business: Follow on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the website for more products.
Cuckoo Gin
This family run business, based in Lancashire produces refreshingly smooth, award-winning gins, made from locally sourced ingredients.
Gift idea: Sloedown Cuckoo Gin: £39
The perfect gift for the person who hates being designated driver
Support this small business: Follow on Instagram and Facebook. and check out the website for more products
Holls PT
Based in Cheltenham, Holls runs her business alongside being a hands-on Mum. She specialises in fun, friendly and professional pre- and postnatal fitness.
Gift idea: 4 week pelvic floor, core and glute online course: £35
The perfect gift for Mums who want to feel confident in themselves and their new bodies
Support this small business: Follow on Instagram.
To buy this gift reach out to Holls by sending her a message.
Of the wild.
Kath has created a well-loved floral design studio in Sheffield. Inspired by nature, Cornish family holidays and a passion to bring more beauty to people’s homes.
Gift idea: 2021 Calendar £10 - plus P&P
The perfect gift for anyone who likes to stay organised and enjoys flowers in their home all year round!
Support this small business: Follow on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the website
Time to Cook
Business run by mother and daughter team in Devon, Time to Cook run virtual cooking classes for little cooks on big adventures.
Gift idea: Rainbow cupcake box £16 - plus P&P
The perfect gift for an aspiring Star Baker
Support this small business: Follow on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the website.
Wharfedale Soap
Based in Yorkshire, Rachael creates handmade, natural soap, free from artificial additives and preservatives.
Gift idea: Skin care gift box £15 - plus P&P
The perfect gift for the environmentally aware who loves a bit of luxury!
Support this small business. Follow on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the website for more products.
Basher & Roo
Kerry is a Mum and small business owner who creates beautiful wall art.
Gift idea: Personalised Watercolour Family Christmas Wall Art Print £9.99 - free P&P
The perfect gift for the family-centred person who likes a thoughtful gift
Support this small business: follow on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the website for more designs
S&P Jewellery Design
Run by Sarah and Chris, two goldsmiths who met and fell in love in Sheffield. They create bespoke jewellery on a commission basis, as well as their sterling silver jewellery range.
Gift idea: Personalised flower hoop earrings £40 (if you use gift code WORKSFORME20) - free P&P
The perfect gift for the jewellery lover, who also loves flowers
Support this small business: follow on Instagram and check out the website for more items
We Don’t DO Craft
Rachel has gone full circle, from illustrator/mural artist to tattooist and back again. Since having her two daughters, Willow (4) and Autumn (2), she has gone back to her illustration roots and combined it with her love of Christmas and crafts to create this book.
Gift idea: Book of 24 Advent crafts and bakes: £10 - free P&P. Available for pre-order, release date tbc (end of Nov 2020)
The perfect gift for families who ‘Don’t DO craft’
Support this small business: follow on Instagram and check out the website.
The Nourished Mumma Box
Clare is a Mum to 2 year old Lyla; a postnatal Nutritional Therapist and founder of Seed Nutrition. Clare believes in natural health and wellbeing products with quality ingredients, no nasties, and uses recyclable materials where possible.
Gift idea: The Nourished Mumma Box: £25 - plus P&P
The perfect gift for a new or pregnant Mumma who needs some precious time for self-care
Support this small business: follow on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the website.
Beech Boys Atlantic
In 2010 Norman and his son James became the first British father and son to row across the Atlantic Ocean. Their efforts were in support of the charity WaterAid, who they continue to fundraise for; funds from the sale of their book will go to WaterAid.
Gift idea: Copy of The Atlantic Job - A Dad and a Lad: £12 - free P&P. The book can be signed by the author if you wish.
The perfect gift for the armchair adventurer - it might start them thinking of their own adventure!
Find out more about The Beech Boys follow them on Facebook.
To buy this gift reach out to Norman by sending him a message.
Works for me Coaching
Working Mum, with a passion to help other Mums find a job that ticks all the boxes for them, and their family. Lydia is a certified professional coach and runs her business alongside her day job.
Gift idea: Workbook bundle to help Mums regain their confidence and realise how much they have to offer an employer: £27
The perfect gift for Mums looking for a new job, who need to know how amazing they are
Support this small business: follow on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the website.
This is NOT an affiliated post - all your money goes straight to the businesses featured in this blog. Don’t forget to support these small businesses by sharing this blog, following them on social media, and remembering to buy from them throughout the year for other special occassions.
Prices are correct at time of publishing this blog. P&P amounts listed are for UK addresses. If you have any questions about any of the products featured, please contact the sellers directly, through the social media links listed next to their product photo.
