The holiday season is a time to get together to share joy with familia and friends. What better way to show your gratitude than by giving gifts to your loved ones?
This is why holidays are the time for endless shopping. The pressure of getting stuff for your family, friends, and colleagues is real! At this time, I am sure everyone is grateful for the crazy sales that accompany the holiday season, right? From Black Fridays and Cyber Mondays to the Christmas sales, these are the perfect opportunity to get gifts for everyone.
However, getting gifts for many people with varying preferences is not an easy feat. No te preocupes (do not worry), because we have got you covered. Plus, this is a ‘two birds with one stone’ kinda situation because you will be getting gifts and supporting Latino-owned businesses simultaneously. Ganar ganar (win win), right?
Read on to get to my top recommendations in Latino-owned businesses that you should shop from this Cyber Monday.
Tips for Shopping Online
Before we get to it, let us talk about something important first. Since all of these businesses are online, here are some tips that can improve your online shopping experience.
- Make sure you have a dependable internet connection. In case you don’t, you can give Cox a shot for an affordable and high-speed internet connection. Browse thrrogh Cox Internet en español to find suitable plans.
- Make sure your connection is secure. Never add your financial and personal details on a website while using a public connection.
- It is a good idea to use a VPN while shopping online. Tunnel Bear is a good free VPN that deter hackers from getting your personal information.
- Only pay via card if the website has HTTPS in its address. This ensures safer transactions.
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Little Words Project
Affirmations have become an essential tool in getting the younger lot through their day. From little kids to college kids, affirmations are a big support. Adriana Carrig sells wearable affirmations through the Little Words Project. These trendy bracelets come in a variety of aesthetics, including metallic and pearls. You can support Adriana’s belief that kindness is a superpower by shopping from the Little Words Project.
They recently launched their holiday collection with the cutest charms. However, their ‘Layer Your Intentions’ bracelets are a personal favorite. The best part? You can get a crazy 20% off by signing up on their website. You can also customize the bracelets to add a personal touch. Apart from bracelets, they also have trendy rings, necklaces, earrings, and gift cards available as well.
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Pisqueya
Pronounced as pees-keh-yah, this might be the coolest condiments business you come across. It was founded by Maritza Abreu. It is perfect to give Latin-Caribbean flavors to your folks with a knack for cooking. Their hot sauces, BBQ sauces, and Adobo seasonings are made from generation-old family recipes. A personal recommendation is their Spicy Sweet Passion Fruit Hot Sauce, which pairs perfectly with sandwiches.
Pisqueya has the cutest packaging that is reflective of the vibrant Latino identity. Their items are easy on the pocket and make up the perfect thoughtful gift for your foodie folks and amigos/amigas. Moreover, they also have gift boxes available that are worth only a couple of ten-dollar bills. You can get 15% off on their website by signing up before placing an order.
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Hedley & Bennett
If you are looking for actually useable gifts that are long-lasting and premium quality, then look no further. Ellen Bennet’s brainchild, Hedley & Bennett is the perfect place to get premium quality kitchen essentials that are long-lasting and can make great gifts. Furthermore, Hedley & Bennett is known for their superiora aprons that are durable and can last you for months. They are of professional quality and the best part, they are stain-resistant.
Apart from aprons, they also have other kitchen tools as well. However, I feel like their knives are a noteworthy mention because they are sleek, classy, and have the perfect grip. Moreover, Hedley & Bennet has amazing holiday sales. You can get a 40% off if you order now.
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Latinx with Plants
Do you have a plant parent in your circle? If yes, then Latinx with Plants might be the perfect place for you to get your gift. It celebrates people of color in the plant world, and you can too by buying from them this holiday season. Andi Xoch is the mastermind behind this plant business, which is more than just a business. It is a plant community that intends to fight environmental racism.
You can buy plants that come in the cutest of pots. From Snake plants to Bulbous Air plants, you can find a wide variety of plants that are bound to make your plant parent feel loved. Apart from plants, they also have plant-merch-like totes, clothes, and stickers with meaningful plant art that is also inherently Latino. The best part is that all their products are incredibly affordable. You can get plants starting as low as $5!
