Guide to Shopping small in Trussville tHis Holiday
This holiday season, every dollar you spend is a vote for the kind of community you want to live in. When you shop at a small business, you're not just buying a product—you're helping someone pay their rent, supporting a dream that someone built from scratch, and investing in the unique character of your neighborhood. Big box stores will be fine without you; they have billion-dollar marketing budgets and profit margins that can absorb a slow season. But for small businesses? Your support is literally what keeps the lights on. Small businesses are the ones sponsoring your kid's soccer team, donating to local fundraisers, and creating jobs for your neighbors. We're the ones who remember your name, wrap your gifts with care, and genuinely appreciate every single purchase. So this holiday season, before you click "add to cart" on Amazon or swing by a chain store, consider giving a small business a chance. We've created this gift guide to prove to you: you can get all of your holiday gifts right here in Trussville.
For Mom
Stocking Stuffer Mystery Pack: Mom fills everyone else’s stocking, so don’t forget hers! This mystery pack supports two local businesses and is an aesthetic dream.
A True40 Intro Membership: Let her test the waters with the most fun workout in town! Bonus points if you pair it with a set of sticky socks.
The Cutest Weekly Planner: If mom is a planner, this book is a DELIGHT to write in.
The World’s Coziest Robe: If she loves to be cozy, this robe is so cute but also incredibly soft.
This Ultra Cute Crewneck: This “Have a Nice Day” crewneck is giving Pinterest vibes and will pair perfectly with pretty much every piece of athleisurewear in her closet.
These Affordable Gold Hoops: We’re in our gold era and you truly cannot go wrong with gold hoops.
This Beauty Essentials Kit: Lighten up her day with this glow-boosting, 5-piece regimen that visibly illuminates dullness, fades away dark spots, and evens out skin tone and texture.
A facial: You can literally never go wrong with this. Bonus points if you add on dermaplaning.
An art print: You have to go in store for this at Artsy Studio, but giving the gift of local art is such a thoughtful gift. It’s fun for moms to see what pieces reminded you of her.
For Dad
Book a Time at the Cut Golf Simulator: If he loves golf, booking a time (or two) for him to go and hit some balls is perfect. Give the gift of EXPERIENCES!
A Game Day Polo: The season will be over by the time he opens it, BUT it’s never too early to start preparing for next year.
The Whiskey Set: For the bourbon or whiskey lover, this set gives them everything they need to enjoy a drink at home.
For the Dad Who Loves to Cook: This recipe book has so many different kinds of pasta sauces! If he loves to cook and you love to eat, everyone wins.
For the Coffee Lover: A gift card or coffee sold by local favorite Maple Avenue Coffee House!
For a present from the kids: That coffee will taste a lot better in a mug hand painted by his kiddos.
This fun sweatshirt: For the dad’s who spend their days doing arts and crafts with their kids and they are PROUD.
This men’s soap bundle: The dad’s deserve to smell DELIGHTFUL too! This soap is a shower treat fit for a gentleman.
For the Kids
Art Lessons at Artsy Studio: Give the gift of experiences with lessons or classes at Artsy Studio! You can also purchase a gift card.
The Toy of the Season: this has been a fan favorite this year and it’s perfect for such a wide variety of ages!
A Holiday Postcard Kit: For when your kiddo needs to send thank yous and they drag. their. feet. This makes it fun AND gives them something to do. Plus, the box doubles as a coloring box.
The CUTEST sweatshirt they’ll want to wear till summer: The quality of this sweatshirt is top notch and it has the cutest Christmas pattern you’ve ever seen.
This super cute puzzle ornament: A perfect stocking stuffer that’ll keep them busy Christmas morning. Add some Mod Podge when you’re done so you can keep it to next year!
This Magnatiles set: Magnatiles are always a hit and this one is going to be fun for the whole family.
This sensory dough kit: Have your little feel like they’re making dinner with you with this sensory dough kit!
For Grandparents
A custom piece of your child’s art: This is a unique keepsake that grandparents will love. Take your child’s art and make it into a print or a modern collage.
This super cute necklace: Grandmas always have the most fun jewelry! Your kiddos will be saying “you look so pretty, Gigi!”.
A day of relaxation: A spa treatment or a facial is perfect for any age and ALWAYS welcomed.
This candle: It’s one of those luxuries that is SUPER nice when someone else treats you to it.
For the jet setting grandma: This bag is cute all year round and it holds SO much stuff.
A pottery class: Give the gift of experience! These pottery classes are SO fun and also a great way to meet new people.
A new Mahjong Mat: Mahjong is taking the world by STORM so if grandma and grandpa have jumped on the bandwagon, then this is perfect for them.
Small businesses offer you something better: real connection, unique finds, and the satisfaction of knowing your money is staying in your community and supporting someone's dream.
