Every year in the run up to Black Friday, and the general Christmas rush, we like remind you to #shopsmall and this year is no different! We appreciate you can’t get everything on Santa’s list from independent brands and online shops – our house is Pokemon and Lego central, so we get it! – and we know there will be a few gifts you can’t find on our pages, so we like to let you know what is out there and hopefully introduce some new and exciting gift ideas to you.
This year the brands are coming direct from a group I joined this year, and has been a huge inspiration to me; Buy Women Built. As the name suggests this group champions female led product businesses and when you see some of the names in the directory you’ll be surprised!
The stats around female entrepreneurs are frightening, and Buy Women Built are on a mission to help level the playing field when it comes to investment, visibility and inspiring the entrepreneurs of tomorrow; because you can’t be what you can’t see. Making women founded brands more visible not only lifts up the community, and shows other women what is possible, but also allows the next generation of girls to dream bigger. And the bigger girls dream, the stronger and fairer our economy will be.
Did you know:
There are 30% fewer female entrepreneurs in the UK compared to the US
Only 3% of funded British businesses are female founded.
If women started businesses at the same rate as in other developed countries that would add an extra £200 billion to our economy…
So, guess what – the brands we’re shining a light on are just some of the inspiring and downright brilliant ladies I have met this year as part of this group. They are providing solutions to problems you possibly didn’t know you had, and hopefully giving you alternatives not just for Christmas, but for the longer term as well. And, because they’re awesome, a lot of them have provided discount codes for you as well!
Yawn
Yawn makes the nightwear you have been dreaming of! Soft natural organic cottons, colourful hand-drawn prints and feel-good features.
When the world demands faster, Yawn helps women relax and feel good through slow nightwear: supersoft bespoke organic cotton, hand-made prints with hidden messages, all responsibly made to last. Use the code AYEAROFDATE for 15% off, click here to shop
LSW London
At LSW London, we understand how challenging it can be to manage stress and maintain calm when your schedule is pulling you in all directions. That’s why we’ve created easy-to-use, therapy-based stationery.
Designed by a therapist, our products offer simple, effective daily habits that reduce anxiety, practice mindfulness and improve mental wellbeing – all in just a few minutes a day. We have a full range of Mind Cards and Journals ensuring there’s a pack for everyone.
Use the code ayearofdates15 to get 15% off your order this Christmas www.lswmindcards.com
Guava & Gold
Guava & Gold is an elegant collection of luxury bath and body products with ethical credentials, inspired by heady reflections of the tropics and a desire to capture unforgettable, exotic holiday memories in a bottle.
Drawing on the expertise, flair and imagination of an international fine fragrance house, they’ve used the distinctive scents of fruits and flowers, including delicious guava and cherimoya, fragrant pink magnolia, white floral facets of tuberose and sweet vanilla orchid to create luxuriously scented shower gels, haircare and body lotions. The perfect present for the beauty lover in your life.
Visit the website to see the full range and use the code AYOD25 for 25% off
Good Wash Day
Good Wash Day hair towels reduce friction, damage, frizz and drying time. They’re super soft, lightweight, absorbent and quick drying.
They’re also trichologist approved, and suitable for all hair types. Their gentle nature makes them ideal for those experiencing hair loss. Good Wash Day towels are made in the UK from organic jersey cotton and ship worldwide.
The perfect partner to some luxury shampoo and conditioner maybe! Find out more here
Nubyen
At Nubyen we equip individual with the tools that give unshakable confidence to face whatever the day brings. Through our Beauty , Activewear and wellness created by doctors. Some of our best selling products include our Lip Filler alternative Nubyen Nude and our Vegan Botox – Beautox.
Created in England by founder Lola & husband, both practising Medical Doctors who have created products that act as safe ‘alternatives to’ minor surgical procedures and work alongside existing beauty routines.
WUKA
WUKA stands for Wake Up Kick Ass; the taboo-breaking brand strives to improve access to quality, reusable period products, whilst smashing the stigma surrounding periods.
Adults and teens can now choose from WUKA’s award-winning selection of underwear, swimwear, sportswear and accessories to suit different flows, sizes and body shapes.
WUKA has also helped change the law – after 5 years of campaigning for the removal of VAT on period underwear in the UK, the law was changed!
Use the code REUSE20 for 20% off on the WUKA website
Excema Clothing
Do you know anyone with Eczema or Sensitive Skin? Give them the gift of comfort this Christmas with a gift from Eczema Clothing
Our super soft specialist nightwear, underwear, socks and skincare will give them comfort and confidence over the festive season – and beyond – helping them to sleep better and live life to the full, without being distracted by itchy skin!
Make clothing part of their solution and use code YofD15 for 15% off at EczemaClothing.com now. (Code is one use only, not applicable to sale or schoolwear)
