The Badass Small Business Gift Guide
Stacey Bowers
If you're like me and standing in line at big-box stores at 5 a.m. on Black Friday fills you with deep sadness and existential dread, you're likely still holiday shopping and looking for a much more fulfilling, joy-inducing way to complete your annual gifting. This gift guide checks two important boxes on my shopping requirements list: 1.) Everything here is either handmade or created by a small business run by badass people (I have met or interacted with all of them and can confirm this), and 2.) Everything on here is badass.
Monstera Leaf Ceramic Tray by Mama Coyote
For the plant lady or Golden Girls fan in your life. Seriously, have you ever seen anything more beautiful than this?!
Game of Thrones Inspired Cross Stitch by DrunkTrunk
For anyone who is on Team Tyrion or is a wise drunk.
It's Not Drinking Alone If The Cat Is Home Candle by Let's Put A Bird On It
Speaking of drinking, this candle really hits the spot for cat ladies like me.
Smash the Patriarchy Motel Key Tag by Bang-Up Betty
These are brand-spanking-new and great for men and women, because we should ALL be smashing the patriarchy.
Big Bang Print by Jason Jones
Speaking of gifts you should DEFINITELY open in front of your relatives, this bubbly Jesus comes in print and t-shirt form and will make you feel blessed.
Golden Snitch Stud Earrings by InkStandStudio
Everyone has a Harry Potter fan in their life. I got these for the lil Hermoine in mine.
You're Super card by Power and Light Press
Be bold with your holiday cards and your friends might remember to get you a good gift ;-)
Pouts Blocked Me Pin by The Outrage
Get them an early membership to the club we'll all eventually belong to.
Drake Embroidery Hoop by YesStitchYes
For your newly single friend. I'm obsessed with everything YesStitchYes. She also stitched the Mary J. Blige hoop at the top of the page.
Witchy Bitch Ouija Planchette Pin by Bang-Up Betty
For the witchy woman on your list. This gift is Krampus-approved.
Witch Balm by Crimson and Conjure
Speaking of witches, I just picked this up at the Wampus Wonderland and I'm under its spell.
Gay Holiday Button Party Pack
Everyone at the party is gonna fight over that snowflake button.
Krampus Long-Sleeved Glow-In-The-Dark Shirt by Big Bot Design
Keep the kids in line with the constant fear of Krampus.