It is Small Business Saturday!!! My family is made up of entrepreneurs and small business owners. My father and his father used to own a mechanical contracting business. He owned a car wash at one point in his life, my dad has quite the story. It is no surprise his kids followed suit. Each of my siblings owns small business, and DishItGirl is an LLC!

That is why I have such a heart for small business owners, and I get the opportunity to meet a lot of local moms with thoughtful products and stories. This week you will see these shops and products highlighted in my stories. Some will even be offering discount codes for holiday shopping.  I know you are getting inundated with “Amazon lives” and etc, which is great too. But small business is supporting real lives haha! I always find something unique and thoughtful when I shop small.

Bella Mimi Couture

It is no secret that I am an Etsy shop fanatic! I love all of the truly unique and handmade items you can find on this platform. Bella Mimi Couture has the most adorable products for gifting. The holiday gift boxes are absolutely amazing. Forget the fruit baskets, these boxes have unique themes and thoughtful products. The Waffle Breakfast boxes are my favorite, complete with mini waffle maker and all the ingredients you need. There are the most adorable santa mugs in the shop and hot chocolate boxes.

The shop also has an impressive range of gifts for children and specific people in your life. the gift boxes and other items are thoughtfully curated. Insuring you are giving a gift from the heart. If you a bride to be in your circle this is the place for personalized gifts for brides and the bridal party. Do you have someone who is always traveling? Check out the personalized luggage tags and passport holders. Looking for the perfect hair accessories for stocking stuffers, this shop has them! So many of the gifts are customizable, there is truly something special for everyone.

There is no shortage of inspiration in this shop. I am so excited to be giving away one of the Unicorn gift sets. Siena flipped over this, I know your little one will too! The gift set has a personalized unicorn plush, stickers, yarn craft, play foam, jewelry, just to name a couple of things!

BONUS: Use the code DISHITGIRL to receive 10% off your order

Keen to be Seen

This incredily unique shop is more than adorable jean jackets. Their mission is to inspire creativity through letting customer participate in a hands on way. In a world where we are spending more times looking at computer, phone, and tv screens this mother daughter duo sought out to create interactive fashion pieces. The denim jackets are created with self expression at the forefront of the design. The hands on design aspect is meant to create a learning opportunity as well as a creative outlet for children. Also, aiding in promoting positive social interactions. Creating your customized products encourages parents to spend time with their children. The patches and design are also great conversation starters for kids!

For this giveaway they are giving away their Pocket Jacket. There are flexible clear pockets which allow the child to create a custom look. Using the Keen to Be Seen App, they can choose their artwork for the jacket. The vision and purpose behind this shop is what makes it such a meaningful and unique gift.

Bonus: Use code: Holiday15 this season for a discount!

Simple and Cute New Jersey

Unique and personalized custom gifts are what this local NJ mom’s storefront is all about. If you are throwing a party this should be one of your first stops for inspiration. From cake toppers to favors, this shop has it all. If you are looking for a teachers or coaches gift, look no further!

This shop has a bunch of new products for the holiday season aimed at making simple moments just a little more magical. The treat board for Santa is adorable! It also doubles as a great piece of decor. There are personalized ornaments, my favorite being the one where you can have someones actual handwriting put on it! The glass tumbler with the bamboo tops come in the cutest design. Perfect for cookies and milk during this season!

Fairy Tales Hair Care

I get so many questions about Siena’s curly hair on a daily basis. She has beautiful blonde curly hair which is a blessing! However, they are tight curls and there are A LOT of them. Having a little one with super curly hair is not for the faint of heart. One of the first brands I found that worked for her was the Fairy Tales Hair Care line. They have a Curly Q line of products that helps me detangle and condition the curls. It has definitely made her hair more managable. In the summer the we use the clarifying shampoo every now and again because we live in the pool! Then during the school year the rosemary repel spray gives me a little peace of mind when it comes to the issue of lice! There are no harsh chemicals in their products, which is what led me to them in the first place.

Fairy Tales Hair Care has expanded its line since I started using it 4 years ago. They have a self care line for tweens which is really special! Holiday sets complete with colorful bath bombs. The bug bandit spray, which is deet free and non toxic is also another favorite of mine. Kudos to this mom owned business, who saw a problem years ago and set out to solve it for all moms. Seeing the need for hair care when dealing with lice, owner Risa Barash, set out in a mission. Resulting in a successful and thriving hair care business. I am so excited to be giving away this Curly Q set for the holidays!

Happy Clover Studio

This mom owned shop is full of adorable printables to help you make any occasion just a little bit more special. The Elf on the Shelf notes included in this giveaway will help you set the scene. It gives some great ideas on how to set the perfect vignette with your elf.

The printables in the shop are so thoughtful. The thank you cards are such where your child can easily fill them out. What a great way to instill the habit of being grateful. Writing thank you’s is a bit of lost art, I love the idea of Siena writing out these cards to thank people for her Christmas gifts this year. There is also a great meal planner and grocery list printable that would make a great gift!

The shop also features birthday cards, and printable gift tags. I love the birthday wish list printable. This encourages being thoughtful about what you are asking for. Being intentional about what you want versus what you need. There are so many great ideas being added to this shop all the time!