How to Support Local Businesses This Holiday Season

The holidays are my favorite time to slow down, shop with intention, and support the incredible small businesses that make Baldwin County feel like home. When you shop local, you are not just buying a product. You are helping a family, cheering on someone’s dream, and keeping our community strong. Here are some of my go to places and makers that I genuinely love and hope you will check out this season.

Beauty, Wellness, and Self-Care ✨

Magan McInnis | Salon Services 
If you want to treat yourself or grab a gift card for someone who deserves a little pampering, Magan is your girl.

Blue Girl Studio
Creative, calming, and always uplifting. A great place to grab something meaningful and handmade.

Home, Candles, and Cozy Goods 🕯️

Bon Secour Candle Company 
High quality candles with scents that actually fill the room. Perfect gifts for neighbors, teachers, or yourself.

Mississippi Candle Co.
They are in Foley now and they truly make the best laundry detergent. Their laundry soap, linen spray, and multipurpose cleaner smell amazing.

Sunset Solutions
More great home essentials that smell so good. Laundry soap, cleaners, and sprays that make your whole house feel refreshed.

Shops and Boutiques 🛍️

The Farmhouse Market
A must visit. Home decor, gifts, treats, and unique finds you will not see anywhere else.

BRAND at The Wharf
Trendy, coastal style pieces that make the best holiday gifts.

Seaside Shoes & Swim
Cute, comfortable shoes for every occasion.

Sawyer + Fin
Beautiful baby and children's items that make sweet and thoughtful gifts.

Food and Sweets 🍪

A Specialty Bakery
Always delicious. A wonderful place to order holiday treats and desserts.

Joyfulls Bakery
One of my favorites because she offers gluten free, egg free, and dye free options. Her baked goods are incredible.

Fruitful in Gulf Shores
Healthy, fresh, and always tasty.

Local Creatives and Services 📸

Lucky Brand Media
For all things branding, content, and creative support.

Deanna Brown Photography
Amazing for Christmas cards, family photos, or branding shoots.

Soulshine Cleaning Co. LLC
If you want to give yourself the gift of a clean house before holiday guests arrive, this is the team to call.

Lower Alabama Mobile Detailing
A gift card for a full car detail is always a hit.

Palm & Pearl 
Thoughtful, handcrafted gifts with a coastal touch.

Hope N’ Ham
Cute, trendy pieces perfect for stocking stuffers.

Sunset Beach Travel by Dawn
If you are gifting experiences this year, Dawn can help plan the perfect getaway.

Tie It Up Hairties
Adorable, high quality hair ties that everyone loves.

Why Shopping Local Matters ❤️

If you can support even one of these businesses this season, you are helping someone right here in our community. You are supporting families, friendships, and dreams. Every purchase makes a difference.

Happy holiday shopping and thank you for choosing to support the heart of Baldwin County. If you have a favorite local business, I would love to hear about it!