In case you didn’t know, today is Small Business Saturday, a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. I wanted to shed a spotlight on some of my favorite small businesses. Please feel free to drop a link to your own favorite in the comments below!
The Family Room
I always thought, growing up in my little town of Laytonsville, that we could use a Starbucks. Sure, we had a couple little restaurants and Montgomery Country Club, but there was no place to grab a coffee. The Family Room came around last year with one better. It’s the sweetest gift shop/ coffee bar/ meeting place. They have tables with puzzles and coloring pages where folks can gather and unwind, but they also sell the cutest little somethings. They’re not shopable online, but you’d want to go in anyway, and their Instagram is always being updated with what’s in stock! My current fave is the giving plate. Go on in an visit:
6820 Olney Laytonsville Road Laytonsville, MD 20882
All That Yazz
I met Yazz of All That Yazz at an event at Logan Exchange and girl… I never thought I would switch to bar soap from body washes but that is exactly what I’ve done. From following her, I’ve learned about avoiding soaps made with palm oil, and how (her) bars of soap are just generally better for the environment + for me. When I ran out of my Yazz soaps, I actually tried a couple others, making sure they’re palm oil free, but one I ordered I could barely smell, and the one I’m currently using from a vendor at Eastern Market is leaving brown streaks in my shower, which is not pleasant.
I can confidently say if you’re looking for quality handmade soaps, Yazz is your girl. My favorite scent is actually The Executive Men’s Soap. She also sells candles, and when one teacup candle and saucer didn’t *quite* make it to my MIL in Mississippi, she sent a soap as an apology gift. How’s that for customer service? You can also catch Yazz at markets around the DMV.
Pretty Pink Rooster
It’s been so fun watching Pretty Pink Rooster grow- from an online accessories boutique, to a brick + mortar, to a bigger boutique with a clothing line! I’m especially proud because the founder, Alexandra, is a sorority sister of mine! We’ve never met as she was a little bit older, but we’ve kept in touch and I’m again, so proud of her success! Bummer for the DMV ladies, Pretty Pink Rooster is located in New Jersey, but you can shop online still, too! My favorite thing on her site right now is The “Chic Stone” Necklace.
These are just 3 boss-babe run small businesses, but they are three I fully endorse. What are your favorite small businesses?
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