Shop Small Businesses – Spring Edition

Spring is here! I am so excited for spring weather. As you know, supporting small businesses is one of my all time favorite things to do. Reference this blog post next time you are shopping! 🙂

(Pictures found on this post are not my own. They have been sent to me by the business owner, someone who wanted their friends business featured, or pulled from their social media pages. This is not a sponsored post.)

Home Goodies

Deer Creek Rocklin (Rocklin, CA) – Deer Creek Rocklin is a gift shop with an incredible mission. The staff and proceeds all work to benefit aging out foster care youth.

Two More Plants (SoCal based, Online) – Here at Two More Plants, we believe plants bring a certain type of beauty into our homes that cannot be replaced. There is something very satisfying and relaxing about tending to them. And let’s be honest, the hunt for “the one” (or two in our case) is pretty exciting in and of itself.

Oil and Wine Candles (Online) – The very essence of Oil and Wine Candles comes from my personal journey of healing and restoration. Our candles begin with our proprietary organic wax blend, scented with ethically source essential and fragrance oils that contain no Phthalates or Parabens and burn with an organic hemp wick. All for a transparent, safe and high quality candle. Enjoy the Light!

The Attic Rabbit (Roseville, CA) – A Collection of Treasures & Dust Bunnies- Professionally painted vintage furniture, handmade signs, decor, Oddities & More!

Black Bear Craft Co (Menifee, Online) – Handmade shirts, cups, and other fun custom creations!

Wild Root La (Los Angeles, Online) – Our candles are hand-poured in with all natural ingredients and phthalate-free fragrance oils. All candles are made in Los Angeles, CA.

Lyannes Touch (Menifee, Online) – Calligraphy | Home Decor | Rentals | Female Owned Business

Acee Farms – (San Diego and Riverside County) Our clients love that each and every item is unique and handmade! Browse our current collection or feel free to send us woodworking ideas for a custom order!

Roush Makes – At Roush Makes my goal is to create functional, affordable, classic pieces for peoples homes. My other goal is self-care through art, and giving women a space to destress at my Maker Brunches. Overall, I love offering practical and attainable pottery and projects to people.

Mama Mandy Made (Online) – We create custom designs to enhance the moments in everyone’s lives! Custom shirts, tumblers, baby onesies, aprons, dog bandanas, etc.

Photography

Jenna Photo (SoCal Based, Travels)- My mission as a wedding photographer is to create a comfortable and stress-free experiences so that authentically joyful imagery is a natural byproduct.

Kait Henning (Greater Sacramento Region)- It is one of my biggest loves in life to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera, laughing together and enjoying the experience just as much as you’ll enjoy the results. I do candid, natural poses that bring out the best in you and your family.

Missy Elizabeth Photography (Greater Sacramento Region) Missy brings joy and light to all of her photography sessions. | Newborn, Family, Engagement, Weddings |

Wendi Williams Studio (Southern California) – Photographer | SoCal | Model | Designer

Personal Services

Embrace Your Body Therapy (Online)- Therapy to embrace the body you’re in. Eat & move with joy.

Shanti Wellness (CBD) (Online) – Shanti Wellness strives to enhance the daily routines of individuals by elevating mind, body, and soul through plant-sourced offerings.

Eleva Alma Apothecary (Online) – An artisanal apothecary. Candles, Creams, Tea, Oils

Emma Stewart (Online)- ✨ Empowering moms of littles to lead authentic, purposeful lives in the every day ✨

Home Savvy Organizing (SoCal, Online, Will Travel)- Declutter • Organize • Design | When your space feels cluttered & unorganized, stress rises. Carrie & Katherine restore peace in homes, one closet and pantry at a time. Plus, they’re fun, so that’s a bonus.

Arbonne – Arbonne is a global health and wellness company that has been around for 40 years! We are a clean, non-toxic, cruelty free, vegan brand that bans over 2000 harmful ingredients (p.s the US only bans around 20). As a consultant I strive to help people feel the best internally and externally by offering products from nutrition & supplements to beautiful skincare and makeup! We have less than a 2% return rate and that’s with a 90 day money back return policy! If you are looking to switch and ditch toxic products or want to try something new, I’m your girl!

Artists

Hannah Ellen Art – I am an artist from southern CA moved to Chicago and now headed to Phoenix! Please email me with all inquiries! 🥂cheers! 

Kenz Creative – Illustration and design based out of Los Angeles

Alex Tatjana

Blue Egg Adventures – People love the creativity and heart in my art. They also find it easy to work with me for commissioned artwork.

The Northern Craft – Fiber Artist based out of Northern California

Accessories

Arloa Designed – Clay Statement Earrings •Handmade by Arloa Hope •Created to help you feel extra beautiful•

Rural Aesthetics – Jewelry handcrafted in a living room

The Bead Mama – (Online) The Bead Mama makes beautiful bracelets.

Hook and Honey – The vision of HOOK AND HONEY is to create a community of younger women who always express themselves and live a life where there is no such thing as too many coffee dates. Our aim is to provide a product that reminds you to go out and have fun, and not take life too seriously.

Pinky Ink Designs (Online) – Here at Pinky Ink Designs, I pride myself in my eco-friendly packaging, which my customers absolutely love! People love the positive energy that my brand radiates and how it is all-inclusive, non-discriminatory and encourages people to be proud of their uniqueness. Receiving a package from Pinky Ink Designs is more than just opening a box, its an experience! With lots of freebies and goodies, the fun doesn’t stop once you’ve selected the product you wish to buy. When that little pink box is posted through your letterbox, you know you’re in for a real treat!

Fashion

Fig and Ivy – We Do This Boutique Thing A Little Differently ⚡️ Committed To Inclusion & Representation✨

Crown Hat Co – Custom hats 👑 made by yours truly @tashalauren. Adult and child hats available. DM me for orders. Porch pick up. Shipping available upon request!

Terra Cottage – We’re a lifestyle brand with storefronts in Roseville and Folsom, California and a worldwide online community.  We are dedicated to helping our community feel their best through clothes that fit just right, pieces that make your house a home, gifts that speak perfectly to those you love, indulgent self-care items, and artisanal foods that make staying in a treat.

Honeycomb Threads – We design thoughtful and meaningful apparel for women needing hope and healing! Come join our little growing community on Instagram: @honeycombthreads_

My Ry Styles – I love my shop, because I am totally obsessed with clothes. I want to share with everyone fun new styles and bring that confidence through clothes while still feeling totally comfortable. Express yourself through clothing and every style, have fun with it. I love that it’s just a one person owned business and that helps me connect with each customer and create the shopping experience personal even through being online!

Food and Desserts

Pushkins Bakery – A bakery dedicated to being gluten free. Cookies, Cakes, Cupcakes and more!

Lazy Daisy Pies – A fully vegan bakery, with gluten free and raw options too!

Farm to Farm Board Co. – 🌿 Artisanal noshing charcuterie boards | Grazing Tables & Runners | Loomis, CA + Neighboring Areas 🌿

MapleBee Baking Co. – MapleBee Baking is a business based on collaboration and creativity. It’s purpose is to honor all celebratory moments, no matter how small, with delicious and beautifully customized treats. MapleBee Baking works with you to design a piece perfect for your event.

MessyBuns – Hi, I’m Leah from MessyBuns, and we are located in El Dorado Hills 😊 People LOVE the fact that our buns are gluten and dairy free. We are the beacon of sweet hope in the darkness of dietary restrictions! No more bland cardboard, just sweet messy lovin from the MessyBuns oven. Please reach out if you’re ever in the area, or even just passing through on your way to Tahoe…we’d love to bake you a fresh batch! Thanks for supporting our small business 🥰

Authors

P.C. Walker – PC is a pastor, author, and speaker in Sacramento, CA. He has served in church ministry and ministry to those in poverty and other environments of crisis. He has been traveling as a speaker for more than a decade. See more at ragamuffinpc.com

Lauren Hunter – Lauren Hunter is a freelance writer, consultant, and entrepreneur who loves ‘big picture’ thinking. She specializes in writing about motherhood, ministry, business, and creative arts. She has written for Christianity Today, Ministry Team, Children’s Ministry Magazine, Verge Network, and many other print and online publications. In 2007, she founded ChurchTechToday, a leading church technology website for pastors, church communicators, and leaders where she serves as publisher and editor. Lauren is a wife, mom of 4, writer, musician, and lover of the “big picture” of God’s journey we are all on together.

Business Services

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