The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the joyful yet often overwhelming task of gift shopping. While it’s easy to fall back on the usual big-box retailers, this year, why not make your gift-giving extra special? If you start your shopping early you can buy thoughtful presents and have them delivered in time. To ease the burden we have picked out 5 unique online stores where you can purchase thoughtful and amazing gifts, all whilst supporting small businesses.

The perfect gift for a football fan, personalised story books where your loved one is the hero! Creating a book is easy and you can customise it in seconds when you place your order. You can make your loved one a hero of their favourite team or create a new fantasy team with a custom kit. Sounds great for kids and adults alike!

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Christmas isn’t just for humans! Your pets deserve to be a part of the festivities and Funny Fuzzy is the perfect place to treat your dog to something special. From a warm comfy bed for the winter to plush toys, Funny Fuzzy has a selection of products that will have your pups tail wagging.

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Bubble Tea shops have popped up across high streets and shopping centres faster than Barber shops in the UK, but why bother stepping out in the cold when you can make your own Bubble tea in the warmth of your home with a tea kit from Bubble Panda. This is a fun gift for tea lovers, pick from a wide range of flavours, create custom kits or pick from various starter packs!

Bamboo socks for the environment friendly, Bare Kind are on a mission to save the worlds animals one sock at a time. Their socks are made from bamboo and 10% of the profits from each pair of socks goes to a conservation or charity. So if you are looking for a stocking filler for someone that loves animals and the enivornment you’ll find a great selection of seasonal and animal designs on Bare Kind.

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For the skincare obsessed, Faace skincare products are brought to you by journalists, make-up artists, chemists and aromatherapists. Their products would make a perfect gift for a loved one that’s always looking to improve their skincare routine. For the einvornmentally concsious, Faace products are Vegan and planet friendly!