KC Love: A few favorite finds to support Local
Now more than ever, we have to support local businesses.
My biggest fear is that some of my favorite small businesses will not survive this storm. It’s financially devasting to businesses that need to have their doors open to thrive. My heart breaks for everyone that is making difficult decisions, having to make hard pivots and hoping that things will work out.
While my income has also been affected by COVID-19 with many of my clients unable to make payments or choosing to forgo marketing, I am looking at how I spend my dollars even more than ever.
Instead of heading straight to your Amazon app, ask youself - is there a small business that offers that?
I am not perfect and there are times we’ve had to order something quickly, I get it. But I am making a conscience effort to support at least one local business each week. From purchasing a gift card or online order to placing a delivery from your favorite restaurant or donating to a charity or GoFundMe, there are so many easy ways to support small businesses during a crisis. (Please note: I have been told that ordering apps, like DoorDash and GruHub take a large percentage of the fee from restaurants, so if you can, try to order directly from the restaurant!)
There is no way I can recap ALL of the incredible offers that small businesses in Kansas City have created (many overnight as their only way to generate revenue), but I wanted to share a few that stood out to me.
BARE MED SPA - need to treat your skin? Bare Med Spa is offering 20% off all medical-grade product + Facial in a Bag kits for only $30 including delivering!
EB & CO - time to stock up on hair scrunchies! Get 15% off site wide including hair accessories + jewelry! Their Mystery Bags are so fun.
FAMILY TREE NURSERY - now is the time to refresh your garden/yard! Gardening is such a great stress relieving activity and you can shop the prettiest blooms & plants via curbside pickup.
FLOWERS BY EMILY - flowers make everything better, am I right? Flowers by Emily is offering FREE flower delivery in the KC metro!
FOO’S FROZEN CUSTARD - anyone else surviving on a nightly ice cream treat? Foos’ is offering limited pints of their customers favorite custard (I picked-up the Whut Whut with Oreo & Peanut Butter last weekend). Check their page for pick-up dates!
LADY BYE - now is the time to get your wardrobe ready for summer! Shop the prettiest selection of basics to blouses and even accessories from LadyBye online and play their ‘Spin to WIn’ for additional discounts + get free shipping!
LEARNING TREE TOYS - need to switch up some toys & activities? Learning Tree is offering their popular Story Time Live virtually (Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.) and you can shop their selection of toys, puzzles and more activities for kids online.
MCLAIN’S BAKERY - my favorite weekend treat includes a Butter Roll and coffee from McLain’s. Not only are they offering curbside pick-up, but they now deliver for free! Check their page for weekly specials, like cookie dough by the tub. Yum!
PIE FIVE PIZZA - tired of the making the same meals? enjoy a meal the entire family can personalize with Pizza Kits from Pie Five! I have this on my list because it’s such a fun idea to get Ford involved to show how to make pizza.
PINK ANTLERS - one of my favorite local shops, Pink Antlers always offers an amazing selection of home decor & accessories, party essentials, and paper goods online! Perfect for any upcoming celebration.
POSH KC - anyone else missing your hair salon? Posh KC is now offering at-home hair mask kits for only $20! Such a fun way to have an at-home spa day and perhaps mend my dry, damaged hair in need of a trim!
RE - in the mood to refresh your home? Me too! I have loved RE’s ‘Today’s Top Ten’ sales featuring major discounts on beautiful home furnishings, decor, and so much more. You can shop their website and be inspired!
THE ROASTERIE - need a coffee fix? I get it. I caved and stopped by The Roasterie for a no-contact latte and it was heavenly. You can also buy their coffee beans in select grocery stores and check their website for more specials!
SCOOBIE - from darling dresses to comfy lounge sets, I love SCOOBIE! I recentlky picked-up a sweatshirt set and they are offering 15% off site wide including free delivery!
WISHWASH LAUNDRY - even though we are spending more time at home, that doesn’t mean I want to spend hours doing laundry! WishWash is still offering their laundry subsription services and it’s been amazing for our family. They also sell locally made products for your laundry needs online!