1. Jewelry

Who doesn’t love a great piece of jewelry? One of the best things about buying from a small jeweler is that each piece tends to be unique and usually well-crafted.

2. Home Décor

Trust us on this one. Some of the best pieces to decorate yours or a loved one’s home will be found within a local small business. Head down to your local gifts, crafts, or antique store and grab something to add that special, local touch to home.

3. Lotions and soaps

Does your town have a local trading store, gift shop, or soap shop? These items make great gifts that can be used all year long! Plus, if you’re giving to another nurse, we can almost guarantee they could use some lotion!

4. Restaurant gift cards

The restaurant industry was hit especially hard this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The holidays present a perfect opportunity to support local restaurant owners by purchasing gift cards that loved ones can use for takeout and delivery, safe dine-in eating, or to wait and use when restrictions are lifted.

5. Clothing

Skip the department store clothing this season and buy from a local shop! You’re sure to find some unique and stylish pieces from small and local designers.

6. toys

Shop your local toy store for the BEST toys – we promise! Small business toy store owners tend to carry a variety of classic and unique toys that every kid (or big adult kid) on your list will love. 

7. ornaments

Ornaments, or other holiday decor items, can make the best presents as they can be used year-after-year. Check out a local gift or Christmas store to purchase some unique, and often handmade, holiday gifts!