Local Gifts to Fill Your Stockings

We talk a lot about what small businesses need – support, funding, business planning and training. Some of these resources take time and energy to build, but there is one easy, attainable way that every single one of us can support a neighborhood business this weekend. Go buy something!  Now that you’re stuffed with turkey and starting to cruise the Black Friday sales, let’s talk about two ways you can make sure local business owners are thriving this year. First, join us on Saturday, November 30 for Small Business Saturday – Shop Til You Drop. Several of our Community Business Academy participants will have a table and they would love to have your support – and your business! Second, we’re challenging everyone to fill your stockings with local goods this holiday.  Use this list as a guide to some of Charlotte’s best stocking stuffers and small gifts for nearly everyone on your list. When you make that purchase, snag a photo and tag #smallbusinessstocking to show us what you found.  For Men: 

1. Cigars from Tailored Smoke – they can help you pick something you’re sure to love!
2. A gift card for a fresh shave from No Grease Barber Shop
3. A custom bowtie, necktie or pocket square from DeJaBo Ties.

For Women: 

1. Essential oils and diffusers from Third Phaze.
2. Art or jewelry from Dupp & Swat.
3. A fresh winter candle from Happy Kat Candles and Gifts.
4. Roll up a tee or a tank from Feminist Goods Co
5. Delicate earrings from Bajari Handcrafted Jewelry Designs

To eat: 

1. Specialty popcorn from It’s Poppin’ Kettle Korn
2. Cookies or cake pops from Manolo’s Bakery
3. The Holiday Blend from Enderly Coffee
4. Gift cards from Queens Coffee Bar or Coffee Cone Cafe – or any other favorite local coffee shop.
5. Sun Energy Smoothies – gift cards for a centrally-located smoothie company – some of the best in town.

For the Whole Family: 

1. Books for the family from Shelves Pop Up Bookstore.
2. Show your Charlotte pride with a t-shirt or hat from 704 Shop.
3. Candy from Scooter Snacks and More – 24 flavors of gummy bears and plenty of old-timey choices!
4. Clean balms, lotions and soaps from Pollynation Apothecary
5. A framed print from Whitney Austin Art