Small Business Saturday (Especially This Year)
Couldn’t be a more important time to support small businesses in your community…
2020 has been a doozy for most, but one of the groups it has affected most is small businesses. From limitations to how they’re able to operate to endless rounds of changes to how those operations need to look, it’s been a challenge to say the least.
This year more than ever, they need our support. Small businesses bring so much character, heart, and creativity to our communities. They create experiences for us that are unique and locally focused.
Without them, we would be stuck with chain restaurants, big box stores, and corporate coffee (don’t get me wrong, those establishments have their place, but there’s nothing like a business that’s run with the intention and care of a small one).
Here’s a list of a few of my favorite small businesses and ways you can support them…I will keep updating this post if you want to check back!
REBEL
Grand Rapids
• Gift options galore, everything from yummy candles to books to holiday decor
• Free Rifle Paper advent calendar with $75 purchase (in-store only)
• Free shipping on all orders over $75 all season on rebelgr.com
THE FOUND COTTAGE
Hudsonville
• Vintage finds, great clothing/accessories selection, and endless items for your home
• Free holiday cards with every $50 purchase and enter to win a gift card to their store
TWEED BABY OUTFITTERS
Holland
• Cutest kiddo store around
• Shop in-store or online for curbside or shipping
ALICE AND WONDER
Chicago
• Adorableness everywhere…always an amazing clothing find and the best Chicago gear around
• Today, they’re teaming up with a fun hat company to do personalized beanies-check and 20% off everything using code TINSELTOWN on their website
LOVE’S ICE CREAM
Grand Rapids (Downtown Market)
• The tastiest ice cream in GR (makes sense since they use real food to make it…what a concept) ;)
• Purchase Year of Pints or Year of Chocolates Membership and receive a $25 eGift card
• Purchase a Half Year of Pints of Half Year or Chocolates Membership and receive a $10 eGift card
• Get $5 off when you purchase a $30 eGift card (no promo code needed)
SHOP COUNTING HOUSE
Grand Rapids
• Love getting lost in this store looking at hats, adorable pet cuteness, and home decor
• 20% off a $100 purchase (offer valid in-store and online)
RESERVE
Grand Rapids
• Y’all know…my favorite eatery on the planet
• Offering to-go menu online and when the weather is nice, they’re opening up their patio (+lovely heaters) to enjoy a cocktail outside
SPRING SWEET
Holland
• Fresh florals, clothing, accessories, home decor, gift, kiddo…the loveliest checkcheckcheck you can imagine
• Every purchase today will be entered to win a $200 gift card (online orders too)
HOUSE OF WINE
Grand Rapids
• Fantastic wine selection, Frose, and now cocktails you can take on a walk
• Offering bevs to go or social zone cocktails-order on hourseofwinegr.com for curbside pick-up or delivery
FRANCES JAYE
Holland
• Jenny curates the most amazing items for men and women from clothing to accessories
• Offering 15% off $100+ , 20% off $150+ , 25% off $200+ , 30% off $300 and above in-store and online
ART OF THE TABLE
Grand Rapids
• Such a fun spot to wander through. They have everything from cute cookware to a good bottle of wine.
• Shop in-store or place an order for curbside/delivery online
WILDROAST COFFEE
Grandville
• One of my favorite spots to cozy up and work (when the world is normal)
• Favorite: Ice Vanilla Latte with Oat Milk + they’re launching new merch today!
HENCHMEN HOUSE BARBERSHOP
Grand Rapids
• Keeping Doug looking fab for the last couple years…their barbers are the best
• Shop their memberships and merch online
READER’S WORLD
Holland
• One of my favorite bookstores around with the best magazine collection
• You can shop in-store or call ahead for curbside pickup (corner of 8th and River)
COMMUNE
Grand Rapids
• The most amazing home decor (their dried stems are a-mazing)
• DM them on Instagram for shipping
LOCAL EPICUREAN
Grand Rapids
• Fresh pasta and other tasty treats (like homemade soup mixes)
• Check out their website for ordering options
LUNA GR
Grand Rapids
• Their Family Taco kits are amazing: proteins of your choice, fresh chips and salsa, tortillas, rice and beans, and taco toppings (left-overs for days that you get to be creative with)
• Order online for takeaway, curbside service, or delivery
GINA’S BOUTIQUE
Saugatuck (Ada location coming soon)
• Fun clothing boutique with a great mix of pieces-cozy sweaters, fun graphic tees, statement pieces for Holiday
• 30% off in-store, if you’re staying in shop the selection online
LYON STREET CAFE
Grand Rapids
• Another favorite for a yummy cup of coffee and getting work done (again, when the world is normal)
• Place your order at their door (which is of course, the cutest) and enjoy your bev in one of their cute houses, fireplace included :)
I’ll keep updating this so make sure to check back! Support local today. They need our orders, shopping, and curbside pick-ups more than ever. And to all the small businesses, cheers to you. We love ya.
Sincerely,
Ashley