Inside Ureeka
24 small businesses you can support this holiday season
By Joe Cardillo
December 10th, 2020
inside ureeka
24 small businesses you can support this holiday season
By Joe Cardillo
December 10th, 2020
We dig into part 2 of our Shop Ureeka for the Holidays series featuring wellness, self-care, clothing and accessories, and a whole lot more
We dig into part 2 of our Shop Ureeka for the Holidays series featuring wellness, self-care, clothing and accessories, and a whole lot more
As the holidays approach many of us are feeling the stress of finding gifts for family and friends.
This post showcases some of the dedicated, talented and inspiring business owners in the Ureeka Community, but before we do that there’s something we want to say out loud…
The holidays first and foremost are about connecting with the ones we love.
If you don’t have much to give this year, know that you are not alone and that our community is defined by love, appreciation and gratitude. You are here, you matter, your voice matters and we are grateful to be on this journey with you.
We hope you connect with these businesses and find ways to tune in for self-care and wellness while adding calm, beauty and new experiences to your household.
See also: Shop Ureeka for the Holidays Part 1
Wellness and self-care
Ayanna Denise Skin creates plant-based, all-natural and complexion-inclusive skincare products that look, smell and feel amazing and luxurious.
Clarity Pages designs beautiful, handmade journals to help you stay inspired and get momentum in daily life.
CultiVate formulates Afrocentric inspired and scented candles using a mixture of essential oils, with the goal of inspiring and reinforcing self-care and internal/external harmony.
Earth Born Beauty handcrafts all-natural, plant-based skincare products for individuals with sensitive skin, eczema and psoriasis.
Latinx Therapy connects people with licensed therapists across the US, maintains a directory of speakers on mental health and emotional well-being. Plus, they have super cool gear aimed at destigmatizing therapy.
Aja Naturals makes scrubs, moisturizers and skincare kits that utilize organic ingredients made for people with the desire to live a healthier life.
Pain Stoppers brings natural, whole-person pain relief to all of us via a line of hemp-based, professionally formulated roll on, salve and extract products to help address wrinkles, dry/cracked skin and muscle discomfort and pain.
Travel and experience
Lola English is the invention of Helena Bezerra, who was inspired to create a business around conversational English lessons after working for several years with language learners of all ages and abilities.
IndigiExchange Marketplace features talented Indigenous artists, creators and business owners who make a range of original artwork, jewelry and items for your home.
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Watch The Yard is a media publication focused on the Black college experience, with the inside line on step/yard shows, strolls, and all things Greek life at colleges across the country and across the African diaspora.
Bilingual Birdies uses music and movement to teach children up to age six the joy of learning a new language. Virtual classes in Spanish, French, Mandarin and English are available across the world.
HoneyFund was made for wedding goers and anyone getting married to give and receive thoughtful honeymoon gifts. With small ceremonies mandated by a pandemic, it’s also a great way to support anyone forced to pivot wedding plans. Plus, they have an online gift card shop.
Girl’s Night DIY is all about fun experiences for friends and family, including some very festive holiday wreath kits featuring painting and crafting for all ages.
Clothing and accessories
Lalita designs gorgeous clothing, accessories, and intimate apparel highlighting feminine strength, beauty and sensuality. If you need to level up during the pandemic, they also have some of the loveliest masks we’ve seen.
Oya creates stylish leggings by women for women that merge technology, fashion and fit. Each pair is soft, thick and breathable while also incorporating silver, antimicrobial fabrics and protecting vaginal health.
Reclaim Designz is inspired by brothers Enoch and Manasseh, representing Diné (Navajo) and Onyota’aka (Oneida) Nations and creating/remixing pop culture via original designs on clothing and accessories to reinforce and share Indigenous values, culture and experience.
Nammu makes stylish sun and swim hats that people rave about, along with custom beach apparel. We’re assuming you’ll use them to get outside for a swim or walk but no one says you can’t turn them into a cool Zoom outfit, too.
Allurish Beauty provides on-site beauty and style services for anyone located in/around Memphis, TN, but they also have an online shop with vegan, gluten and paraben-free lipsticks, gloss, and lip products infused with vitamin E and oils for longer wearing without drying out.
Kitchen and household
Sunday Soy Candle Co. makes, pours, labels and sells unique candles that are cruelty free and plant based for an eco-friendly clean burn. Pro tip: their boba tea candle is amazing.
Caeli is a Barcelona-based online shop featuring ethically made homewares and art that are inspired by and based on a simple idea: respect for the earth and local cultures.
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Spirit Mountain Roasting is an Indigenous-owned coffee company focused on building community from seed to cup via sustainable practices including direct and fair trade with Indigenous coffee farmers. Plus, their coffee features some of the best single origin strains out there – enjoyed thoroughly.
Kozy Kids Chairs is a family-owned and operated high-end upholstered children’s furniture company, creating pieces that get passed down from generation to generation, inspired by 50+ years of work collectively from mom and son duo Gladys and Allen Silrus.
Dai Cor Baskets creates gift baskets for all seasons, from simple to luxurious to downright fun and funny, with something for everyone in your household.
Earth Rider Cycling is a Chicago-based, woman-owned, full service bike shop that specializes in bike rentals, sales, accessories and gear, along with bicycle inspired items like jewelry, fashion bags and dog collars made from recycled bike tubes.
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