It’s an uphill battle for small businesses this year. We can see all around us that businesses are shutting down or they’re pivoting online and opening or improving their online presence and e-commerce stores.
Your support this holiday season is so important. 2 things can give our small shops LIFE. 1. Support and 2. Connection.
Tips on how to support Canadian Businesses During this time:
- Connect with them on social media. Connecting with small businesses and entrepreneurs on Instagram, for example. Commenting and sharing their posts. Asking about their recommendations and products is a big way of connecting with them. It’s also a way you learn more from the experts.
- Buy Local. Supporting small businesses and buying from them, lets them know that you’ve got their back. You want to see their business grow. You want to support the makers and people that they support.
- Bonus points for getting your Christmas shopping done early! Many small shops don’t have the manpower nor the systems or budgets to offer overnight shipping like big box stores – Walmart, Amazon… So being organized and shopping early can help our community and small businesses.
Here’s my little list of favourite local shops and brands.
Some of these came recommended by YOU on Instagram! (Thank you!)
Skincare/Beauty
- Viva Organics Skin Care
- Peregrine Supply Co
- K’Pure Naturals
- Dalaga Beauty Studio – Richmond & Vancouver
- Schmear Naturals
- Bean And Body Butter
Women’s Fashion
- The Latest Scoop – Gastown, South Granville, Kitsilano, Park Royal, Guilford
- Hunni’s – Langley
- The Heart – Cloverdale
- Muse Fashion – South Surrey
- Privilege Clothing – Surrey
- Boutique Blanche – Tsawwassen
Men’s Fashion
Consignment – Adults
Consignment – Kids
Kids Clothing & Gear
- Buttercups – Ladner
- Active Baby – Kitsilano & Langley
- Little Leaf Baby – South Surrey
- Steveston Maternity – Richmond
- Jan & Jul
- Watermelon Kids – Fort Langley
- Snugleebug Knits
Gifts/Home Decor/Plants
- The Local Space – Langley
- Prickly Pear – Richmond
- The Beach Grove Cafe – Tsawwassen
- Hygge Life
- Vandula Farms – Ladner
Amanda is a writer, photographer, videographer and a content creator with a passion for sharing stories. With her family of 5, they share experiences, tips and ideas that empower Moms to make memories with their families right here in British Columbia.
