Skip Amazon and Save a Small Business: Why Shopping Small This Holiday Season Matters More Than Ever
Let’s face it — Amazon has trained us all to expect our impulse buys to appear on the doorstep faster than we can say “add to cart.” But this holiday season, maybe it’s time to hit pause on the Prime and put a little purpose back into your purchases.
Because while your favorite small businesses — like Seasonandstir.com— are busy wrapping up handpicked treasures from France, Italy, and beyond, they’re also facing real challenges from rising tariffs and higher import costs. And trust us, those tariffs don’t hit all businesses equally.
The Tariff Trouble No One Talks About
Tariffs have quietly increased prices on the very products that make small boutiques special — think French olive oils, artisan ceramics, handcrafted kitchenware, and organic soaps.
Large retailers can weather those costs without blinking. But small businesses like Seasonandstir.com, where every product is selected for quality, ethics, and design, don’t have that luxury. When tariffs rise, they face the tough choice of absorbing the cost or passing along the smallest increase possible — all while keeping quality high and customers happy.
So when you shop small, you’re not just buying a beautiful product. You’re helping keep craftsmanship alive.
Why Shopping Small Makes the Season Shine
This year, skip the mass-produced stuff and give gifts that actually mean something. Every item at Seasonandstir.com has a story:
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A L’Olivier Tangerine Olive Oil — imported from France, bursting with citrus sunshine, perfect for holiday cooking and gourmet food lovers.
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Clarim and Erode Organic Soaps — pure, sustainable, and elegantly packaged, they make thoughtful self-care gifts that are as good for the planet as they are for the skin.
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French Slate Serveware and Boards — handcrafted in Scotland and engraved with designs like stags and natural stone textures — stunning centerpieces that last a lifetime.
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Torchons & Bouchons Kitchen Towels — made from 100% cotton and printed with eco-friendly inks in France. They’re proof that even a kitchen towel can be a piece of art.
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Gourmet Sea Salts from France — the perfect stocking stuffer for food lovers who appreciate a little crunch and a lot of flavor.
Each product supports small artisans, eco-conscious makers, and the vision of a company that believes in quality over quantity.
A Gift with Real Impact
Shopping small this holiday season doesn’t just make someone’s day — it can help keep someone’s dream alive. Every order from a small business like Seasonandstir.com helps sustain real jobs, real families, and real creativity.
So this year, skip the faceless megastores. Forget the “deals” that cost more in meaning than in money. And instead, shop where your dollar has weight, your gift has heart, and your purchase has purpose.
Because when you shop small, your impact is anything but.