Indie Business Network 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

INDIE BUSINESS NETWORK

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE DECEMBER 2024

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RECIPE Warm Cranberry Pistachio Farro Salad

SHOP LOCAL! Visit Artisan Stores in Your Community

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Protect Your Business with Affordable, Personalized Liability Insurance This holiday season, give your business the protection it deserves with tailored insurance solutions via IBN’s trusted collaboration with Veracity Insurance Solutions LLC.* Through our long-standing relationship with Veracity, IBN is pleased to offer our members exclusive access to affordable and personalized general and product liability insurance that’s designed to meet the unique needs of small businesses like yours.

Whether you make soaps, candles, artisan food products, or other unique handmade goods, we offer comprehensive coverage that’s easy to understand and doesn’t break the bank. Our American Maker Entrepreneur Insurance Program includes general and product liability, business property coverage, and even cyber protection. Plus, you’ll always work directly with real people who know and understand the artisan industry. We never refer you to strangers or overseas call centers.

Here is a sampling of what is covered: • Candles, wax melts, soaps, cosmetics, jewelry: starting at $275/year • Artisan food and beverage: starting at $279/year • Estheticians, aromatherapists, and massage therapists: starting at $89/year • Artisan lifestyle products (pottery, home decor, etc.): starting at $245/year • Life + Business Coaching services: starting at $229/year Protect your passion! Enjoy peace of mind, and ensure your business has the coverage it needs to thrive, no matter what the future holds.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW WE CAN SERVE YOU! *COVERAGE FOR CANADIAN MAKERS IS OFFERED THROUGH STEER, INC.

CONTENTS WHAT’S INSIDE 04 FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK 05 PODCAST EP 99: ROBBIN TURNER OF VIOLET BOTANICAL SKINCARE

07 BATH + BODY

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11 BUNDLES + GIFT SETS

TOP 10 REASONS TO JOIN IBN

16 PODCAST EP 98: LARISSA LEWIS OF JARGON GIST

17 CLASSES, BOOKS + GAMES 19 CANDLES + WAX MELTS

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SHOP LOCAL: VISIT ARTISAN STORES IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

RECIPE: WARM CRANBERRY PISTACHIO FARRO SALAD

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TOP 10 REASONS TO JOIN THE INDIE BUSINESS NETWORK

"The Indie Business Network has been life-changing for me. I started with a mindset of self-doubt even though I KNEW I had a brand that could really help people. I had a love/hate relationship with my business, but the mentoring and masterminding I get through IBN have helped me appreciate me and my capabilities. The insights and encouragement I've received from IBN members over months and years have been priceless. The transformation is worth every single investment. I'm beyond grateful."

Kimberly Cross, US Navy Veteran and Happy Skin Formulator Zhi Bath & Body

Soon entering its 25th year, IBN offers general and product liability insurance to small and independent business owners and provides entrepreneurial training and mentoring to empower them to achieve a joyful life, a profitable business, and a meaningful legacy—something we call The Ultimate Trifecta.

At IBN, we firmly believe that entrepreneurship is for everyone. That's why our member benefits include exciting entrepreneurial experiences—live and virtual— to coach, uplift, and empower our members to build the business of their dreams and have fun doing it. Take a look!

1. Liability Insurance. IBN's affordable product and general liability insurance programs enhance our members' ability to sell products and services with confidence and peace of mind. Coverages include everything you need to sell your products and services at markets, pop-up shops and trade shows, online, and via wholesale to local and national retail stores.

6. Indie Business Blueprint. IBN offers the most comprehensive program for creating, launching, leading, and growing your business. The blueprint comes with your membership, and includes step-by-step training in business planning, email and social media marketing, online retail, wholesale, subscriptions, leadership skills, mindset coaching, and more. Join and dive into the Indie Business Blueprint today!

2. Entrepreneurial Mentoring. Your business will never outgrow your ability to lead it, so IBN offers virtual and in-person sales, marketing, and leadership training events to help you grow both personally and professionally.

7. Quarterly Planning Intensives. Your business will not grow unless your ideas become goals. At our Quarterly Planning Intensives, you'll translate your goals into the daily and weekly actions that lead directly to consistent progress and success.

3. Promotional and Sales Opportunities. Our members enjoy opportunities to be featured on our blog, podcast and social media pages, which collectively reach tens of thousands of potential buyers every day. We also share exclusive sales and discounts amongst our membership base.

8. Monthly Focus. Each month, we focus on a strategy that will help you create, launch, lead, and grow your business so you can achieve what we call The Ultimate Trifecta: a joyful life, a profitable business, and a meaningful legacy.

4. Private Entrepreneurial Discussion Group. Our Private Discussion Group is a robust platform for learning, growth, and collaboration. It embraces every aspect of entrepreneurship: insider supplier information, business and marketing strategies, regulatory reviews, and discussions with members who freely share their questions, ideas, experiences, and advice with each other.

5. Access to “on the fly” business coaching sessions with IBN's Founder + CEO, Certified Entrepreneur Mentor: Donna Maria. Our founder joins discussions regularly to provide “on the fly” business mentoring and coaching. Members get assistance where they are “in the moment” when they need help the most.

9. Exclusive Members-Only Library. Enjoy access to hundreds of hours of categorized training tools and resources to help you make daily progress in your life and your business. Topics include: business planning, trademarks, email marketing, social media content creation, subscription and membership business models, wholesale strategy, pricing, legal and regulatory tips, and more.

10. Fun! Entrepreneurship is a lot of work, but it should also be fun. Your business is only a part of your life, and together we can help you achieve the success you desire personally and professionally—without compromising either.

Ready to get started? We're waiting to meet and serve you on the other side.

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Editor's Note from dM Hello, and welcome! I’m Donna Maria, founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network! It’s a true privilege to guide this incredible community of independent artisans and local makers. Every year, it’s a joy to bring you this curated holiday collection, which celebrates the exceptional talent and craftsmanship of our members.

The artisans featured in our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide have poured their creative hearts and passions into every product, from luxurious bath and body items to beautifully designed home goods. Their work is a reflection of the care, skill, and dedication that makes each piece a unique treasure. Whether you're seeking the perfect gifts for your loved ones or simply indulging in something special for yourself, our guide offers a little something for everyone.

As you explore these one-of-a-kind creations, I hope you’re inspired by the positivity, creativity, and thoughtful craftsmanship that our members bring to life every day. I'm excited to share these gifts with you and hope you enjoy supporting these small businesses as much as I do.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with love, light, and inspiration.

Happy shopping!

Website: IndieBusinessNetwork.com Facebook: @IndieBusinessNetwork Instagram: @IndieBusiness X (formerly Twitter): @IndieBusiness YouTube: @IndieBusinessTV Tiktok @indiebusiness Indie Business Network® • Holiday Gift Guide • 2024

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EP 99: Robbin Turner of Violet Botanical Skincare “I'm about building a community (and that’s from listening to Donna Maria and IBN!) If you have a thousand true followers, you can have a successful business. They will be your ambassadors, your marketing and sales team, your advertisers. They will be all of that for you. Being part of IBN made me think it's about building community and providing quality information and backing it with research; being true to people and not just ‘I'm out here selling you skin care and I'm onto the next person.’"

On this episode, we take a deep dive into Robbin's extreme focus on the customer journey. Whether it's in person, at a show or market, or online on her popular YouTube channel, Robbin allows the people who buy her products to guide and direct her product development and launch efforts. She is so fully immersed in their lives, wants, and needs, that she barely has to think about what to do next. This makes it easier and more fun to lead her business effectively and efficiently. You'll want to listen for strategies you can apply to your business starting right now, today.

Robbin is one of the hundreds of entrepreneurs featured on the Indie Business Podcast. Click here to listen to this episode now!

For more tips, inspirational quotes, and stories from people like Robbin, subscribe to Indie Business Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app!

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Ology Essentials Labs Kayla Fioravanti Looking for that perfect warming and cooling product to soothe and nourish your body? Ology Essentials has formulated a product specifically for you—the Hemp CBD Muscle Rub is a beautifully synergic product using 300 mg of full spectrum hemp CBD, capsicum, menthol, and a powerhouse of essential oils. And its convenient packaging makes it ideal for those who are on-the-go!

300 mg of Full Spectrum CBD Ethically Sourced Essential Oils Capsicum for Warming Menthol for Cooling

$24.00 ologyessentials.com

PJ's Soaps and Bombs Jill Cunningham Handcrafted by a guy who likes to be unique with a perfect beard. Our Beard Balm will take you from being just a guy with a beard to a guy who has the beard other guys want to have.

Bath + Body

This handcrafted small-batch Beard Balm, made from all-natural ingredients, not only softens and conditions your beard but also promotes new growth with argan oil. Its blend of oils helps reduce skin irritations like itchiness and tames unruly hairs, ensuring a wellgroomed appearance.

$13.00 pjssoapsandbombs.com

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Pamela Zinck Aromatherapy Pamela Zinck Pamela Zinck Aromatherapy Soaps are handcrafted with a perfect blend of all-natural, skin-nourishing ingredients. Made using the cold process method, we are palm free and scent with essential oils only. Our soaps are rich in skin-loving oils and butters and naturally colored with clay and botanicals.

PromoCode: HOLIDAY25 for 25% off

$10.00 pamelazinckaromatherapy.com

Zhi Bath and Body Kim Cross Each product is like a love letter to sensitive skin, dry skin, mature skin...you name it.

Everything in the Love Me Face Care Set has been carefully re-formulated with Goat Milk, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera, Quinoa Protein, and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) as the key ingredients.

Holiday Promo: Save 35% Off Reg Price

$60.00 zhibathandbody.com

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Colorado Aromatics Cindy Jones Elder B Essence is a botanical spray that provides instant moisture, reduces redness, and leaves your skin glowing. Perfect for morning routines or a mid-day hydration boost, it can be used over makeup for a dewy finish, or applied under or over moisturizers to amplify hydration.

Hyaluronic acid and B vitamins deeply hydrate the skin, leaving it soft and supple. Fennel, lavender, lemon balm, and elderberry extracts offer antioxidant protection, calming irritated or inflamed skin.

$17.95 coloradoaromatics.com

Muddy H2O Etc. Dana Allen

Bath + Body

Pit Powder deodorant is easy to apply and leaves no sticky feeling under the arms. The essential oils in Pit Powder are blended to create a pleasant, but not overpowering, fragrance designed for women. With Pit Powder you can Sweat Without the Stink!

$11.99 good-earthstore.com

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Pheme Natural Hair Care Frances Armstrong Glory is a potent herbal concoction to promote hair growth. This bottle of goodness is perfectly blended with items like rosemary, nettle, peppermint, and lavender essential oils to soothe the scalp and encourage growth.

Ingredients: Organic Castor Seed Oil, Organic Soybean Oil infused with Organic Amla Extract, Organic Bhringaraj Extract, Organic Brahmi, Organic Rosemary, Organic Comfrey, Organic Nettle, Basil, Passionflower, Hibiscus Extract, Peppermint Oil, and Lavender oil.

Discount code: Use IBN10 for 10% Off

$12.99 beauty403.com

Eunette Hair Essentials Shawaunna Middleton Our limited-edition Fall Hair, Don't Care Shampoo Bar is the perfect seasonal treat for your hair. Key ingredients: Goat milk, Pumpkin seed oil, pumpkin seed extract, and vitamin E. It's pure autumn in a bar—imagine the warm, cozy notes of brown sugar, fig, ginger, and spice all blended together for a fragrance that wraps your hair in a delicious, seasonal aroma.

Perfect for all hair types, this shampoo bar is a must-have for healthy, nourished hair this fall!

Get $5 off with code INDIE5

$18.99 eunettehairessentials.com

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Violet Botanical Skincare Robbin Turner Looking to give your skin the care it craves? Our Bundled Up for the Holidays gift sets are designed to keep your skin soft, glowing, and hydrated every day—no matter the season. Say goodbye to dry, tight winter skin and hello to nourished skin from head to toe. Whether for yourself or as the perfect holiday gift, these bundles make daily skincare effortless and rewarding.

Your Perfect Bundle Awaits: Body Wash + Body Oil Body Wash + Body Butter

$72 - $76 violetbody.net

Beach Body Butter Pearl Harris

Bundles + Gift Set

Crafted with seven cold-pressed, natural ingredients, this hand-blended and meticulously aged aromatic moisturizer spreads effortlessly.

Available in a travel-sized option, a little goes a long way in combating dry skin. Experience the Beach Body Butter Travel Set, perfect for any getaway, which includes one 0.5 oz Venice butter and one 0.5 oz Miami butter.

Enjoy a 20% discount with code IBN20Holiday2024 Free shipping on orders over $100.

$37.00 beachbodybutter.store

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Dzastina Agata Natural Agata Grazulyte Treat someone special (or yourself!) to the ultimate skincare indulgence with our Blueberry Gift Set! This delightful duo includes a creamy Blueberry Face Scrub to gently exfoliate and reveal smooth, glowing skin, followed by our antioxidant-rich Blueberry Face Cream that hydrates and nourishes. Together, they create the perfect pampering routine for soft, radiant skin. Beautifully packaged, this set is a thoughtful gift for any occasion and ideal for anyone who loves natural, effective skincare.

$66.00 dandanatural.com

Tarli Cosmetics Maya Aleksic Awaken youthful, glowing skin this holiday season with Tarli Holistic Skincare. Transform rushed routines into moments of self-care with our travel sets and rejuvenating face serums infused with aromatherapy and rich, luxurious textures. Treat your loved ones to the gift of radiant skin and intentional wellness—naturally.

Travel Set Skincare: Everything you need for moisturized, protected and radiant skin during your travels.

$31.00 tarlicosmetics.com

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Arbria Creations Ayanna Jackson Treat yourself to gorgeous glowing skin with our plant-based skincare ritual. Our discovery/travel set has everything you need for a daily 5 step facial ritual. All products are in TSA approved bottles for hassle-free travels.

10 ml Facial Cleanser 10 ml Matcha Tea Facial Mask 10 ml Rose Geranium Toner 10 ml Vitamin C Facial Oil Herbal Facial Steam Travel Bag Use Arbria25 for 25% off entire purchase

$45.00 arbriacreations.com

Lancolia Nabila Brabez

Bundles + Gift Set

The Perfect Gift for Everyone on Your List Lancolia's Andromeda Beauty Box is thoughtfully curated for even the hardest-toshop-for. Featuring our customer favorites—Hair and Body Wash, Conditioner, and Hand and Body Cream—this set transforms daily routines into a luxurious spa-like experience.

Andromeda, our signature floral blend, combines wisteria, gardenia, and lilac with a hint of refreshing watermelon, ideal for those who adore floral scents.

Use code INDULGE20 for 20% off your purchase

$48.00 lancolia.com

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Be Green Bath + Body Karen Roche The perfect gift of calm and relaxation! Our Lavender Lovers Body Care Bundle will have you or your lucky recipient saying "ahhh".

De-stress with the relaxing scent of organic lavender while treating your skin to non-toxic, EWG Verified products made with all natural ingredients.

10% off your order through 12/24/24 with code INDIE10

$43.00 begreenbathandbody.com

MamaSuds Michelle Smith Dishwashing Trio Set Give the gift of nontoxic, all-natural clean this holiday season! Our Dishwashing Trio Set is a thoughtful way to help friends + family ditch the chemicals + embrace a healthier home.

This set includes: An 8-ounce bar of MamaSuds Dish Soap: Tough on grease, gentle on hands A bamboo sisal pot brush: Eco-friendly + durable A bamboo soap dish: Keeps the dish soap bar dry + lasts longer All are packaged in a natural burlap bag ready to spread holiday cheer!

$27.00 mamasuds.com

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Naudia Lorraine Skincare Naudia Campbell Discover an all-inclusive holistic skincare experience with The Trinity, a plant-powered trio of awesomeness, specifically formulated for mature skin using only the finest natural ingredients. Packaged in a beautifully crafted eco-friendly decorative mailing box, you’ll find The Oil Cleanser, The Thermal Water, and The Face Balm. Rejuvenate your skin ritual today with this natural, gentle, and effective trio!

Coupon code: IBN Holiday 15% off until December 31, 2024.

$88.00 naudialorraineskincare.com

Be Blends

Bundles + Gift Set

Stacey Ventura Be Blends Relaxation Gift Set is the perfect self-care gift for that person in your life that needs a little help unwinding and relaxing. It includes a 3oz Lavender Vanilla Soy Candle, a 10ml Be Calm Essential Oil Roller Bottle (our best-selling oil blend), a Lavender Eucalyptus Bath Salt, and a Pink Himalayan & Grapefruit Bath Salt, packaged beautifully in a box, ready for you to gift. Handmade in small batches by our small, family owned and operated business.

Get it next day with Prime, too!

$29.99 beblends.com

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EP 98: Larissa Lewis of Jargon Gist “Social media has given us a powerful channel that we can use to connect oneon-one with our customers. ... It has opened up a new and direct bridge into people’s living rooms where we can highlight where our products truly shine. ...

It all starts with the world’s most annoying tip -- just get started! Once we find out what our personal motivators are, we can build a solid and predictable social media marketing program around them!”

On this episode, you'll meet Larissa Lewis of Jargon Gist in Pasadena, CA. This episode is chock full of fantastic tips to help you boost your writing and content creation chops. It's also special to me because it's an introduction to the wonderful daughter of IBN's very first member, Kathleen Lewis. Larissa was a toddler in tiny tutus and pink ballet slippers when her Kathleen's membership application and payment landed in my inbox a mere few days after our website went live back in 2000. Fast forward to today, and I have the honor and privilege of knowing and loving Larissa as my “bonus daughter” and friend.

It is one of the special joys of my life to watch Larissa follow in her mother's footsteps as the leader of her successful business, Jargon Gist, where she helps people take their content from “sleepily head scratching to undeniably mind blowing.” I cannot say enough about what a talented and skilled writer Larissa is. You are in for a treat with the no-stress content creation tips and strategies she shares in this episode.

For more tips, inspirational quotes and stories from people like Larissa, subscribe to Indie Business Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app!

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Beagle Ridge Herb Farm Ellen Reynolds Looking for a unique gift that will not be found in any big box store? Look no further. Lavenderopoly is for ages 6 and up and is perfect for upcoming winter evenings when it is too cold to get outside in the Lavender. This board game is based on Lavender growing all over the world. Every space is a different Lavender, so you’ll learn about the different cultivars as you amass your Lavender empire. Available Retail or wholesale for your gift shops too. For the Lavender Lover in your life.

$35.99 lavenderopoly.com

Sedona Aromatics Sharon Chapman

Classes, Books + Games

Aromatic Herbal Teas from the Garden eclass: This one-hour, on-demand eclass teaches you how to use and combine herbal teas in aromatherapy formulations. This class includes a TON of information and takes product formulation to a new level! Ten common herbs are featured, along with five original recipes formulated by herbalist and aromatherapist veteran Sharon Falsetto Chapman.

$45.00 sedonaaromatics.com

RBK Aromatherapy Robin Kessler Frankincense Resins The Journey and Beyond Book and Companion PDF Package Deal: Get one resource covering the history, medicinal uses, and delicious recipes for many mystical tree resins. If you have ever been curious about mythic aromatic Frankincense and Myrrh and how to use them to enhance your spirituality, relaxation, and health, this book is for you.

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A Delicious Holiday Recipe For You Warm Cranberry Pistachio Farro Salad Adapted from a recipe by Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa. This recipe is amazing, and any leftovers can be enjoyed with a soft boiled egg and/or sliced or chopped chicken for added protein.

INGREDIENTS 1 cup pearled farro (6 ounces) 1 cup fresh apple cider 2 or 3 bay leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper scant less than ½ cup good olive oil ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ cup roasted, salted pistachios, whole or chopped ¼ cup dried cranberries 1 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley 1 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved through the stem 3 large thinly sliced radishes 2 cups baby arugula ½ cup shaved Italian Parmesan cheese Flaked Maldon sea salt, to taste

INDIE BUSINESS BLUEPRINT AVAILABLE ON DEMAND! Here's what's included for you:

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Six 90-minute training modules covering all four phases of the Indie Business Blueprint Six 90-minute mentoring modules covering the core pillars of online business success Three 30-minute Q+A and roundtable discussions Select Bonus Content Product Vision Caster A Year of Weekly Content Ideas ...and more!

MEMBERS CAN ACCESS IT IN THE MEMBER AREA NOW!

1. Place the farro, apple cider, bay leaves, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, until the farro is tender. (If the liquid is absorbed before the farro is tender, add a bit more water.) Drain the farro and transfer to a large serving bowl.

Discard bay leaves.

2. Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a small cup. Stir the vinaigrette into the warm farro.

3. Stir in pistachios, cranberries, parsley, mint, tomatoes, and radishes. Add arugula, then lightly fold in the cheese.

4. Sprinkle with the sea salt to taste. Serve warm immediately.

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Old Post Candle Company Cheryl Torres Holiday Flight Gift set includes six 4 oz brushed gold candle tins (one in each of our holiday scents listed below), one handmade wooden ornament, and a box of holiday-themed matches. This gift set is perfect for trying out our holidays scents or to give as a gift.

Holiday Scents: White Birch, Christmas Eve, Cranberry Spice, Gingerbread, Winter Woodlands, Cozy Christmas

$68.99 oldpostcandleco.com

ADORAtherapy Laura McCann Aroma: Vibrant, Joyful, Uplifting

Candles + Wax Melts

Key ingredients: Blood Orange + Geranium + Ylang Ylang Vibrant and joyful, Blissful is exuberant and uplifting with top notes of blood orange, ylang-ylang, and mandarin.

If an open heart, self-expression, and gratitude are what you desire most, then Blissful will ground your intention.

Our 8.5 oz Room Boost Candles are scented with the perfect fragrance oils. Not just any candle, our soy candle goes beyond luxury.

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Old Soul Artisan Harmony Todd Inspired by the 1843 holiday ghost story ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens, Christmas Spirit is a nostalgic blend of fir, orange, and clove. This traditional holiday scent combination is the perfect way to set the mood for revisiting your favorite Christmastime ghost stories.

Save 20% on your entire order with code IBN2024 until 12/31/24

$34.00 oldsoulartisan.com

Wild Rae Candice McKenzie Transform your space with our Juniper and Fir Wood Wick Candle. This captivating scent blends invigorating juniper and balsam fir with refreshing eucalyptus, zesty lemon peel, and a hint of sweet apple.

Crafted from natural coconut wax, our cleanburning candles feature unique non-toxic fragrances and eco-friendly wood wicks that crackle, creating a cozy ambiance in your home.

$25.00 wildrae.com

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The Calm Joy Candle Co. Simone Smith Peppermint, vanilla bean, chocolate, nutmeg, coffee beans, and whipped cream—a limited edition escape that’s a festive feast for your senses.

Indulge in comforting and sophisticated seasonal notes that create a warm and inviting atmosphere reminiscent of your favorite holiday traditions.

Use code INDIEMINT15 for 15% off. Good through December 31, 2024.

$28.00 thecalmjoycandleco.com

Olive My Skin

Candles + Wax Melts

Laura Luther A candle isn’t just wax and wick—it’s an experience. With our clean-burning wood wick, this candle releases no extra smoke and fills your room with a subtle, calming crackle as it burns. Our Vanilla Bourbon scent is crafted to delight your senses, starting with bright bergamot and melting into smooth, creamy vanilla, finishing with rich, warm bourbon undertones.

Light it, close your eyes, and be transported to a dimly lit, cozy pub, where the smell of leather and bourbon fills the air. Let this candle turn any space into a comforting escape.

$25.00 olivemyskin.com

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Mother Wolf Candle Co. Cat Nash Experience our Elements Mini Gift Set: Four captivating scents crafted to encapsulate the aromas of nature's core elements. Air and Water give your living space a clean and fresh, spa-like feel while Earth and Fire bring a more grounding sensory experience. The Elements gift set consists of four 2.5oz candles, with over 50+ hours of burn time.

Great as a gift or enjoy it for yourself!!!

$40.00 motherwolfcandleco.com

Brandy’s Wax and Wicks Madison Brandy Looking for the perfect holiday candle? Look no further than our best-selling Fraser Fir Soy Candle! Made with 100% soy wax, phthalate free oils, and lead and zinc free cotton wicks, our candles are made with the highest quality products so you can have peace of mind.

Complete with a gift box for easy gifting!

Use code HOLIDAYMAGIC for 10% off your order!

$24.00 brandyswaxandwicks.com

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Hemp Wick Candles Gloria Swonger Light up your holiday table with these cute candle pies that smell good enough to eat!

Candle pies will become a year-round staple with spring and summer pie scents coming soon! An additional dessert candle collection is also on the way!

$20.00 hempwickcandles.com

Calma Eleganza Candle Co.

Candles + Wax Melts

Christina Sanabria Winter Cranberry Candle: Capture the warmth and joy of the holidays with this enchanting blend of tart cranberries, juicy apples, and a hint of spice. Top notes of zesty orange peel and sweet apple complement a heart of cranberry, while rich undertones of cinnamon, clove, and sugar create a comforting embrace.

Infused with natural essential oils, this candle promotes a soothing atmosphere, perfect for gatherings or quiet moments. Light the Winter Cranberry Candle to fill your space with cozy.

Use HOLIDAY15 for 15% off

$23.00 calmaeleganzacandleco.com

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The Blended Descent Jennifer Legaspi Experience the natural warmth of our Coconut Soy Wax Melts, crafted from an eco-friendly, paraffin-free blend. With over 50 delightful scents to choose from, our melts are designed to enhance any space while being kind to the environment.

Promotions (no code required) - Get 6 Wax Melts for $25 - $5 Flat rate shipping - Free Shipping on orders over $45

$5.00 theblendeddescent.com

Illuminate Space Jenni Zielke Our Empowered Candle Mood Box is the perfect gift for someone you love needing to celebrate their strength. Maybe that someone is YOU! Each box includes 6 two-ounce (12-hour burn time each) rose gold tin soy candles with carefully curated scents to match the mood.

(Each box may contain a different collection of scents.) Includes an experience menu to walk the journeyer through each intentional action.

$38.00 illuminate-space.com

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ScrubzBody Skin Care Products Roberta Perry This Fabulously Fragrant Roll-On Moisturizing Oil is customized to YOUR favorite scent, not ours. You'll be able to roll on this delightful fragrance and moisturize your skin simultaneously. It's portable and perfect.

$12.00 scrubzbody.com

Ruministics Hannah Hon

Aromatherapy

Give the gift of relaxation and peace of mind this holiday season with our wonderful aromatherapy Roll & Go Oils. Our oils are portable, soothing, and calming, just right to give you and your loved ones moments of reflection in the midst of a busy day. They also make amazing stocking stuffers!!

Take 10% off your purchase of any oil in our Roll & Go Oil collection with code HOLIDAY2024

$20.00 ruministics.com

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ADORAtherapy Laura McCann CALM. BALANCE. COMPASSION. Chakra 4, also known as the Heart Chakra, focuses on encouraging empathy, compassion and unconditional love for yourself and others, as well as reducing feelings of fear, sadness and anger.

Open your heart and accept love, bringing joy into your life.

Key Notes & Benefits Gardenia: Peaceful and inviting, helps open the heart and foster a sense of peace and contentment.

Rose: Compassionate and healing, helps evoke feelings of love and promotes a deeper connection.

$50.00 adoratherapy.com

Sedona Aromatics Sharon Chapman An ode to 1920s Hollywood actress, Louise Brooks.

Our Brown-eyed Brooks fragrance starts off with a warm, fruity note which then bursts into more dominant earthy spiciness and a full, musky, rose bloom. The scent is lingering, tenacious and sensual, drawing you in for a longer stay. Bold. Sassy. Confident. Are you ready for that extra bit of edginess?

By in-house perfumer Sharon Chapman.

Includes free shipping!

Use code INDIEHOLIDAY for 15% off (exc. 1.5mL size)

$72.00 sedonaaromatics.com

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Shop Local!

Visit artisan stores in your local community Independent retailers bring a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and a truly personal shopping experience. Across the country, our members are creating jobs, supporting local economies, and enriching their communities in countless ways. In the following pages, you’ll

ALABAMA Mojana Soaps 101 Clinton Ave, Ste 103 Huntsville, AL 35801 MojanaSoaps.com CALIFORNIA Banter and Bliss 450 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91101 BanterandBliss.com

By Nieves 308 2nd Street Eureka, CA 95501 ByNieves.com Grapeseed Co. 4193 Carpinteria Ave #6 Carpinteria, CA 95501 grapeseedco.com Jules By the Sea 3461 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 JulesytheSeasb.com

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discover a curated list of IBN members with charming retail stores and boutiques nationwide. As you explore, please reach out to them directly for store hours—some may operate by appointment, especially during the busy holiday season. Happy shopping!

Mojave Moon Apothecary 29 Palms Historic Plaza 5688 Plaza Road Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 MojaveMoon.net Oliva Dawn Candle Bar 2235 Jackson Ave, Ste B Escalon, CA 95320 OlivaDawn.com Phoebe Peacock 3414 1/2 West Magnolia Blvd Burbank CA 91505 PhoebePeacock.com COLORADO Colorado Aromatics 340 Lashley Street, Unit 220 Longmont, CO, 80501 ColoradoAromatics.com FLORIDA Sahara Rose 2825 Business Center Blvd Suite D5 Melbourne, FL 32940 sahararose.com

B&B Candles & Soaps 105 Brevard Avenue Cocoa, FL 32922 BandBCandlesAndSoaps.com Urthy Scents 9130 Town Center Pkwy, Ste 101 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 UrthyScents.com ILLINOIS Illuminate Space 222 E Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510 Illuminate-Space.com MARYLAND Be Blends 1393 Progress Way Unit 908 Eldersburg, MD 21784 BeBlends.com Bee Inspired 10200 Grand Central Ave, Ste 102 Owings Mills, MD 21117 BeeInspiredGoods.com

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Henna Sooq Retail + Salon 6935 Oakland Mills Rd, Ste D Columbia, MD 21045 HennaSooq.com Honey Water 12 Artisans Way Berlin, MD 21811 HoneyWaterShop.com Strob Apothecary 2111 Baldwin Avenue, Ste 1 Crofton, MD 21114 StrobApothecary.com Your Body Needs 49 Old Solomons Island Rd Ste 102 Annapolis, MD 21401 YourBodyNeeds.com MICHIGAN Lavender Hill Farm 1219 Morris Drive Niles, MI 49120 TheLavenderHill.com The Beaute Loft 20957 Mack Ave Grosse Pointe, MI 48236 TheBeauteLoft.com

NEW YORK Scrubz Body 245 Main Street Farmingdale, NY 11735 ScrubzBody.com T and J Soap 271 River Street Troy, NY 12180 TandJSoap.com NORTH CAROLINA

Duross & Langel 240 S 11th St Philadelphia, PA 19107 DurossandLangel.com RHODE ISLAND Providence Perfume 80 Fountain Street #203 Pawtucket, RI 02860 ProvidencePerfume.com TENNESSEE

Adoratherapy 1 Page Avenue, Unit 145A Asheville, NC 28801 Adoratherapy.com

Urban Indulgence 3314 Poplar Avenue, Ste 4 Memphis, TN 38111 TheUrbanIndulgence.com

OHIO

VERMONT

Blue Lake Botanicals 36 Public Square, Euclid Ave Willoughby, OH 44094 BlueLakeBotanicals.com

Flourish Beauty Lab 4 North Main Street White River Junction, VT 05001 FlourishBeautyLab.com

Green Bubble Gorgeous 194 East South Boundary Street Perrysburg, OH 43551 GreenBubbleGorgeous.com

VIRGINIA

MISSOURI

Hemp Wick Candles 1538 W Prospect Road Ashtabula, OH 44004 HempWickCandles.com

Provenance Soapworks 311 S. Main Street St. Charles, MO 63301 ProvenanceSoapworks.com

Pure Enchantment 19100 Detroit Road Rocky River, OH 44116 PureEnchantment.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE

PENNSYLVANIA

Alchemy and Herbs 121 Water Street Downstairs/Riverside Exeter, NH 03833 AlchemyandHerbs.com

Noteology Custom Perfume Studio 537 Wyoming Avenue Scranton, PA 18509 Noteology.com Essentially Haitos 906 Cumberland Street Lebanon, PA 17042 EssentiallyHaitos.com

Perfectly Natural Soap 202 Main Street Smithfield, VA 23430 2021 Richmond Road, Ste A Williamsburg, VA 23185 423 Prince George St Williamsburg, VA 23185 PerfectlyNaturalSoap.com WASHINGTON Lavender Wind 15 NW Coveland Street Coupeville, WA 98239 LavenderWind.com WISCONSIN Natural Northern 221 W Front Street Minocqua, WI 54548 NaturalNorthern.com

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IBN wishes you and yours a very happy holiday season...

May all of your dreams come true!

Artist: IBN Member Rachel Beyer Rachel Beyer Artist Apothecary, Portland, OR Rachel Beyer, artist, maker, and herbalist, is passionate about crafting beautiful products by hand. Her mission is to help bring the beauty and healing vibes of plant magic into your home and self-care routines.

Enjoy ritual soy candles, aromatherapy sprays, roll-on perfumes, herbal salves and tinctures, colorful art prints, paper goods, and more—all dazzling and soulful.

Each product is a work of art, featuring labels and cards vibrant with original illustrations hand-drawn with love.

We are thrilled to introduce you to this talented artist!

Visit Rachel's website at RachelBeyer.com