11 Small Businesses I Supported This Summer

When the sun is out, it’s a great time to support your favorite small and local businesses! Here are some of the amazing small businesses I supported over the summer.

I shared this small business list on my Instagram and showed off all the goodies I bought including organic coffee, handmade mugs, local food, and books!

There were a lot more, but I forgot to take pictures.

This post does contain some affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase The Honest Consumer may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

My Purchases from Small Businesses

Corvus Beauty

I ordered my zero waste shampoo bars, face wash, and some candles from Corvus Beauty!

 
emily holding shampoo bar purchased from small business-2.jpg
 

I always love the clean ingredients, zero waste packaging, and high quality products.

Sosios Produce

Sosios Produce is in Pike Place Market. This is my absolute favorite place to buy produce from. It’s always so fresh and the staff is so knowledgeable!

 
summer farmers market haul.
 

Buying produce from local farmers market is so important to me! Learn why I love shopping at the farmers market or consider learning how farmers markets can impact communities!

In a Landscape

In a Landscape puts on piano concerts in nature. People are given wireless headsets and encouraged to wander around in the scenery to connect to music and nature.

 
 

This was one of the highlights of my summer! It was such a unique experience. Be sure to watch my video to learn a bit more about the In a Landscape concert experience.

Lovestruck Seattle

Lovestruck is a cute new romance bookstore in Seattle!

 
lovestruck romance bookshop in seattle
 

They have a fun selection of goodies and romance novels!

Forest Ceramic Co

We have been collecting pieces from Forest Ceramic Co. for years. I’m SO happy with my new cup. Their pieces are so unique.

 
forest ceramic co glass
 

Their unique patterns, textures, and colors always catch my eye!

Taz Matcha

Taz Matcha was amazing! They sustainably source their matcha with ethical suppliers.

 
taz matcha seattle
 

Taz Matcha works to honor the timeless artistry of ceremonial matcha and Japanese mixology in Seattle.

Sleepy Monk Coffee

We visited the Oregon coast and had to stop at Sleepy Monk. Sleepy Monk has some of the best organic coffee.

 
sleepy monk coffee cannon beach oregon
 

This is a must if you go to Cannon Beach! Discover more organic coffee brands in our list!

Dough Joy

Dough Joy is a LGBTQ owned donut shop in Seattle! They have a lot of amazing flavors and even have gluten free options.

 
dough joy donut shop in Seattle
 

I had a Strawberry Sprinkle donut which was great.

Sundays Coffee

Sundays Coffee has an amazing Banana iced latte!

 
 

We drank so many of these this summer!

Coyle’s Bakery

Coyle’s is a great bakery in Seattle. Their chocolate cake and savory scones are always amazing.

 
coyles bakery in seattle
 

MEET THE AUTHOR

EMILY WADDELL SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE

Emily Waddell is the founder of The Honest Consumer and an expert in conscious consumerism. She has been in the ethical and sustainable living space for over ten years. Emily has always been passionate about business for good and has a Bachelor degree in Social Entrepreneurship. When she’s not writing, Emily enjoys supporting small businesses, finding locally grown food at the farmer’s market, & practicing slow living.


For more ethical shopping tips be sure to follow The Honest Consumer on social media, subscribe to our newsletter, & check out the Ethical & Sustainable Brand Directory.

Conscious LivingEmily Waddell