Small Business Gift Guide 2026

November 07, 2026 4 min read

Every year we love to pull together a list of some of our favorite small business finds for the holidays. Gift shopping doesn’t have to be hard on you or the environment when we do the work for you! Whether you're shopping for kids, a partner, parents, or friends, these sustainable and non-toxic gifts will make all the recipients smile. Happy shopping (small)!

Laura Elizabeth Jewelry

Lynne Ring \ $$

Laura Elizabeth offers stunning, non-toxic, and water-resistant jewelry pieces that are perfect for everyday wear. With adjustable rings, hypoallergenic earrings, and nature-inspired cuffs, her collection makes it easy to find a unique, high-quality gift that won’t harm the planet. We're eyeing up her ring collection!

RAPT + HELD

Waxed Cotton Mittens \ $$

RAPT+HELD is a bespoke, slow fashion brand, based in Toronto, Canada. R+H was conceived 10 years ago by owner/operator Logan Wilson, and is based on the fundamental belief that children’s clothing should be playful, practical, and not be restricted by the gender binary of traditional big box brands. We love these waxed cotton mittens that are both fun and cozy. R+H primarily ships to Canada, but Logan shared that our American customers can DM her directly on Instagram to order.

June Bee Baby

Get 25% off their Holiday Gift Collection for a limited time with your exclusive code JACKALO25.

JuneBee Baby is a U.S.-based artisan knitwear brand offering handmade clothing and accessories for children, women, and dolls. Each piece is crafted from cotton and bamboo yarns, with no synthetics. This slow-fashion artisan shop offers both Made to Order and Ready to Ship styles. Made-to-Order pieces can be customized in size, fit, color, and design details at no extra charge. The brand focuses on comfortable, machine-washable hand-knits made to be worn, grown into, loved, and passed along.

Smiling Tree Toys

Spell Well Name Puzzle | $$ | Get 15% off with code JACKALO2026. Expires 12/31/26.

Give a gift that’s made for play, treasured for years, and filled with meaning. Smiling Tree Toys’ handcrafted Old-School Wooden Toy Truck inspires imaginative adventures, while our personalized Spell Well Name Puzzle makes learning extra special. And their Birth Keepsake Blocks are a sweet way to celebrate the little details of a new arrival. Thoughtfully handmade from sustainable wood, these timeless treasures are gifts that grow into cherished childhood memories.

Clary Collection

Avocado Balm \ $ \ Get 20% off with code Jackalo20 valid through Jan '27

Clary Collection is a 100% organic, MADE SAFE® certified skincare brand rooted in the belief that what you put on your skin matters. From plant to skin™, they source all local 100% organic ingredients and handcraft our products, creating simple, effective skincare for every body — plants only. Their Avocado Balm is perfect for cold winter nights. Grab one for the bedside and one for the car to keep those hands smooth all winter long!

Clary Collection

So Handmade

Car Mat \ Get $10 off orders of $60+ with code Jackalo10

So Handmade makes eco-friendly travel toys for toddlers and preschoolers, designed to go wherever little ones do: restaurants, road trips, planes, or Grandma’s house. Founder and textile designer Sarah Omura hand screen prints her own illustrations onto organic cotton, then sews every piece herself in her zero-waste studio in Woodstock, NY. Her roll-up play mats, toy car storage and coloring kits keep little toys together and give kids imaginative, screen-free play. They’re heirloom-quality gifts that parents love as much as kids do.

Jackalo

Billie Jacket & Frankie T-shirt

Our Billie Jacket is part of our Broken In collection, all pieces up-cycled from unsellable adult denim. You know, those jeans you donated with a hole in the wrong place? Those are cut down and made into something beautiful. It's an instant heirloom! Pair it with our Frankie T-shirts which are made from GOTS certified organic cotton. Any of our t-shirts can become graphic tees, when you shop our graphic tee collection. Plus we will buy these items back when outgrown to keep them in use for years to come.

Fathers Factory

35 MM Wood Toy Camera Idea Set \ $$ \ Get 25% off site wide with code SHOPEARLY

Most toys are made for a few weeks of attention, then they are forgotten and ended up in the landfill. Father’s Factory makes heirloom wooden toy cameras to be played with for years and passed down, and double as interior decor. Every piece is designed to spark creative, open-ended play, pull kids outside to explore, and give your family something to make memories with. Because a toy that lasts is also a sustainable toy: one that stays in the playroom or on your shelf instead of ending up in a landfill.

League of Friends

Moon Jaquard Sweater \ Get 20% off with code JACKALO20 (exp 11/22/26)

League of Friends makes small-batch children’s clothing (ages 0 to 5) in organic cotton and natural fibers like merino wool and baby alpaca. Thoughtfully designed, made to be worn, loved, and passed on, with a trade-back program that lets families trade in outgrown pieces for store credit. Sustainable, timeless, and built to last beyond one child.

Lail Designs

Tot Tumbler | $$ |

Lail Designs makes coveted pottery in the Hudson Valley, but hails from the long-standing ceramics traditions of North Carolina. Brad Lail designed this tumbler to be tot sized, but it is perfect for your espresso, afternoon tea, or even a whiskey at night. It's so special, you may not want to let your tot have it. Want to go big? A set of four would be perfect for an intimate cuppa with friends.

Olivia Joffrey

Darling Daughter Print | $ |

Olivia Joffrey is a talented artist and writer living in Santa Barbara. We love the way she writes with grace and whimsy. In this print, she's channeled her hopes and wishes for her daughters, and you can share them with your daughter, too. (One day we'll get her to do one for our sons!)