Small Business Saturday began as a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday to encourage the support of locally owned brick and mortar stores. It is a great way to discover unique gifts for the holidays as well as support your local community. This year, Small Business Saturday falls on November 27. We’ve compiled a list of local stores that you can support this upcoming Small Business Saturday.
1. Lotus Rising Yoga
Give the gift of self-care this holiday with a gift certificate to the Lotus Rising Yoga Studio. A new location recently opened in Columbia and is located at 101 N James Campbell Blvd. Your loved ones will have the option to participate in-person or virtually as they attend classes designed to help them relax and restore vitality. Lotus Rising Yoga offers various classes to accommodate a variety of wellness goals.
2. Lime and Loaf
Lime and Loaf is located at 510 North Garden Street in the New South Marketplace in downtown Columbia. Lime and Loaf defines itself as a Kitchenarium that provides chef-curated items for cooking and baking alike. Lime and Loaf is essentially an enclosed vessel of kitchen supplies that will delight every individual whether you are new to cooking or an experienced chef. Shop a variety of products to wrap up for under the tree, such as various Smeg appliances, or purchase a gift card so that someone special can fill their kitchen with their favorite choice gadgets. Don’t forget about their on-site cooking classes for the foodie looking to grow their culinary skills.
3. Your CBD Store, Columbia
The Your CBD Store, Columbia brings superior quality Hemp-derived products to the Columbia area. Stocking a large array of products to assist with numerous health needs and goals, the Your CBD Store of Columbia provides great stocking stuffers for the holiday season. If you are unsure what product to give, a gift card will always satisfy the CBD lover in your life.
4. Baxter’s Mercantile
Baxter’s Mercantile is one of Maury County’s leading gift shops specializing in home decor and repurposed furniture, in addition to unique gifts and locally made items. You are sure to find a one-of-a-kind present to gift someone this holiday season.
5. The Pink Porch Boutique
Pink Porch Boutique began in 2009 when 3 generations of women decided to open a store featuring upscale used furniture and home decor. Today, The Pink Porch Boutique has expanded to offer accessories, clothing and so much more.
6. Strategic Advantage Firearms Education
Give the gift of self-defense with a certificate to Strategic Advantage Firearms Education. Offering a variety of specific gun training, they will also provide you with the necessary tools to defend yourself, manage your stress in life-threatening situations as well as provide confidence and peace of mind of being well equipped for the unexpected.
7. Autumn Cut the Cheese
I don’t know about the people in your life, but food goes a long way with me. The gift of Charcuterie would make me one happy girl this holiday season. Autumn Cut the Cheese provides full Charcuterie boxes for you to purchase in addition to gift cards.
8. KEPsake Kreations
Give the gift of a custom design with KEPsake Kreations. Creating custom pieces out of wood, metal and other materials, KEPsake will handcraft your design to provide a memorable and meaningful custom gift whether it is for home or business.
9. The Hangout Hub of Columbia
The Hangout Hub of Columbia is a newly renovated nutrition shop catering to a variety of nutritional needs. The Hangout Hub is located at 1202 S James M Campbell Blvd., suite 16 in the Kroger parking lot. They provide high-quality, delicious tasting protein shakes based off of some of your favorite familiars like Red Velvet Cake, Salted Caramel, Reese’s Cup and many more. They also provide natural energizing teas with fun flavors that will keep you powered up all day long without the crash that coffee will bring. Gift cards make for the perfect stocking stuffer or Christmas card filler, visit The Hangout Hub’s Facebook page here.
10. A Cut Above, Aaron’s Custom Granite
Local craftsman, Aaron Eckard, creates handcrafted custom granite cutting boards for home kitchens in a variety of colors and shapes to match any kitchen decor. From circles to rectangles, hearts and even dog accessories Aaron is Columbia’s local go-to man for custom granite pieces. Contact Aaron through A Cut Above’s Facebook Page.
11. Needle and Grain
Needle and Grain is a modern boutique home and gift store that focuses on locally made products, decor, skincare and other curated goods. From kitchen items to babies you will find something for anyone and everyone on your Christmas shopping list.
12. Smith & York Company
Located on the Columbia Square, Smith & York was established in 2019 and has quickly grown to be a local favorite. Providing everything home and entertainment related, you will also discover local vendors, men’s specialized gifts as well as women’s gifts and accessories.
