How to support small businesses and save on Prime Day
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With medical experts warning against crowded retail shops amid the global pandemic, people may be tempted to shop online. But, what if you want to support a small business that doesn’t have an e-commerce store?
With more and more small businesses opening online storefronts, it’s fairly easy to “shop small” from your own living room. Many of them actually turned to Amazon to continue selling merchandise.
The retailer hosts plenty of small business storefronts in one convenient landing page. Plus, Amazon is incentivizing Prime members to shop small during the next couple of weeks. Any Prime member who buys from select small businesses between Sept. 28 and Oct.12, will get $10 off their entire Amazon Prime Day purchases on Oct. 13 and 14.
So, if you want to support small businesses while shopping from the comfort of home, check out three brands that caught our eye on Amazon.
1. Sweet Water Decor
‘Tis the season for fall candles and warm cups of tea. Sweet Water Decor offers sleek, 100% soy candles in scents like pumpkin spice and autumn leaves. And, if you’re looking for a new mug to serve a nice warm tea, check out their line of galvanized steel mugs with cute sayings. We like the Pumpkin Spice mug because it truly channels fall vibes.
Sweet Water Decor Pumkin Candle
Sweet Water Decor Pumkin Candle $24.00 at Amazon
Sweet Water Decor Pumpkin Coffee Mugs
Sweet Water Decor Pumpkin Coffee Mugs $15.00 at Amazon
2. Minimo
Run out of your favorite skincare essentials? Or just looking to treat yourself? Houston-based shop Minimo bases its skincare line on using natural ingredients to fight hyperpigmentation. The name “Minimo,” is a take on the “minimalist” approach to skin care, according to the brand’s website. From vitamin C serums to charcoal facial scrubs, Minimo offers plenty of options to outfit your own at-home spa.
Minimo Bling 20% Vitamin C Drops
Minimo Bling 20% Vitamin C Drops $28.95 at Amazon
Minimo Flawless Charcoal Facial Scrub
Minimo Flawless Charcoal Facial Scrub $18.95 at Amazon
3. Door County Coffee and Tea
There’s nothing quite like a nice cup of coffee in the morning to warm you up on a fall or winter day — family-owned Door County Coffee & Tea offers plenty of options. From autumn spice coffee to a classic, breakfast roast, all of their coffees are roasted in small batches right in Door County, Wisconsin. They also offer K-cups for those using single-serve coffee machines at home. The pumpkin spice K-cups will make any home smell like fall mornings.
Fall Seasonal Flavored Coffee
Fall Seasonal Flavored Coffee $9.95 at Amazon
Door County Coffee, Breakfast Blend
Door County Coffee, Breakfast Blend $11.50 at Amazon
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