2026
Women-Owned
Holiday
Gift Guide Shop small. Shop women-owned. Spread some joy. Featuring gifts and services from certified Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) across the South.
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WELCOME TO THE
2026 Gift Guide Every product and service in these pages comes from a
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GIFTS FOR
the Foodie T H E H O L I DAY
Sip List
woman-owned business in the WBEC South network. Some started as a family recipe. Some grew out of years of hard-
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won expertise. All of them are run by women who show up for their customers and their communities every single day. 06
Inside, you’ll find cocktail kits and mocktails, pound cakes and popcorn, handmade pottery, toys for the dog, and a few gifts you can’t wrap at all. Several of our featured businesses
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are offering perks just for guide readers, so keep an eye out for the yellow tags. 08
Shopping for family, friends, clients, or your team? Start here. Every purchase goes straight to a woman-owned business, and that might be the best part of the gift.
Happy shopping and happy holidays,
The WBEC South Team
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GIFTS FOR
the Hostess & Home GIFTS FOR
the Furry Friends NOT JUST THINGS:
Give Expertise
T H A N K YO U F O R
Shopping Women-Owned T H A N K YO U T O O U R
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GIFTS FOR
the Foodie
Sweet, savory, and made to share. These are the gifts that disappear first at every holiday gathering.
EMILY’S HEIRLOOM POUND CAKES
BARNEY’S SWEET SHOP
Heirloom Pound Cakes
Gourmet Artisanal Caramel Popcorn
From $40
Ships nationwide
It started with a fundraiser and Grandma’s hundred-year-old recipe. Those pound cakes raised over $14,000 to send Emily’s two sons abroad as Student Ambassadors, and the recipe has been winning people over ever since.
From $12
Ships or local pickup
More than 90 flavors of handcrafted popcorn, including holiday favorites like Christmas Tree Cake, Peppermint Bark, Peanut Butter Snowball Fight, Mexican Hot Chocolate, and Grandpa’s Spiked Eggnog. A great pick for personal or corporate gifting.
GIFT GUIDE PERK
GIFT GUIDE PERK
The first 25 orders over $50 (before shipping) get a free Anniversary Tote.
Take 10% off $50+ with code WBENCChristmas2026. Bulk corporate discounts: harmony@barneyssweetshop.com.
emilysheirloompoundcakes.com
barneyssweetshop.com
WILD LOTUS SNACKS
HUMMUS CHICK
Sea Salt Pita Chips
Classic Hummus
$74
Ships nationwide
Made from scratch with real pita bread, then baked twice for a light, crispy crunch. Build a board, top a salad, or pair them with Hummus Chick hummus (they were made for each other). Sold as a 12-pack.
$5.99
In stores across the Southeast
Made by third-generation hummus artisans from a recipe passed down for centuries: slow-roasted garbanzo beans blended with creamy tahini. Spread it on avocado toast, snack with fruit, and share it with your favorite people. WHERE TO FIND IT
Find it at select Whole Foods Market and Kroger stores across the Southeast. Store locator at hummuschick.com.
wildlotussnacks.com
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T H E H O L I D AY
Sip List
Something for every glass: classic cocktails, spirit-free options, and hydration for the morning after.
EL GUAPO
EL GUAPO
Classic Old Fashioned Kit
Holiday Old Fashioned Kit
$64.99
Ships or local pickup
$64.99
Ships or local pickup
Everything you need for a timeless Old Fashioned: single-origin Demerara syrup, Classic Orange Bitters, dried orange garnish, and a recipe card for full-proof, low-proof, and no-proof versions. Crafted in New Orleans, plastic-free, and makes up to 34 cocktails.
A limited-edition holiday twist on the classic, with Louisiana Sweet Potato Syrup, Holiday Pie Bitters, cinnamon stick garnish, and that same easy recipe card. No artificial flavors or colors, and one kit makes up to 34 cocktails. Invite your friends.
elguapobitters.com
elguapobitters.com
HARDY BEVERAGE
HARDY BEVERAGE
SKHY Premium Mocktail Gift Collection
HTWO Holiday Wellness Gift Box
$49.99
Ships or local pickup
$43.99
Ships or local pickup
A grown-up alternative to the traditional wine gift. Five cocktailinspired, non-alcoholic flavors (Lychee Martini, Blackberry Mule, Passion Fruit Mojito, Strawberry Margarita, and Yuzu Margarita) at about 20 calories a serving, with adaptogens like ashwagandha and L-theanine.
A colorful 12-pack of hydrogen-infused waters, lemonades, and Nightlyfe Recovery. A refreshing swap for the usual holiday sweets, and a smart pick for clients, employees, and hosts. Kosher, Non-GMO, and Vegan Verified.
liveskhy.com
htwo.com
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GIFTS FOR
the Hostess & Home
Pieces that make a house feel ready for company, plus one for the gardener on your list.
EARTHBORN POTTERY
GREEN LLAMA
Chip & Dip Serving Platter
The Kitchen Bundle
$140
Ships or local pickup
A handmade statement piece for the buffet table: a large stoneware plate for chips, crackers, or veggies with a smaller bowl inside for dips. Beautiful in use and just as lovely on display.
$49.95
Ships nationwide
Cleaning power without the toxic residue. The set pairs a grease-cutting Lemongrass All-Purpose spray with EWG Verified dishwasher tabs and a coconut oil dish soap bar. Nontoxic, zero-waste, and spotless.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Shop the annual Blue Light Special Art Show on December 12 and 13: 50 artists, a gallery-wide sale, and an Empty Bowls fundraiser.
earthbornpottery.net
greenllamaclean.com
SOILKIT BY AGRITECH CORP.
Lab-Based Soil Test Kit $34.95
Ships nationwide
For the gardener who has everything. This easy kit includes a postage-paid mailer and lab processing, then delivers an in-depth look at soil nutrients so they can grow a healthier lawn and a more productive garden. soilkit.com
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GIFTS FOR
the Furry Friends
Because the dog is absolutely getting a stocking. All three come from Huxley & Kent.
HUXLEY & KENT
HUXLEY & KENT
Hunt ’n Squeak G-House
Lankies Yukon Yeti
$21.99
Ships nationwide
$15.99 to $19.99
Ships nationwide
A plush gingerbread house with three squeaky toys hidden inside. Tuck in treats for an extra challenge that gets pups sniffing, foraging, and problem-solving.
Long, floppy, rope-filled legs and a crunchy bottle squeaker, built tough with PowerPlush construction. Made for dogs who love to shake, toss, and snuggle. Small and Large sizes.
huxleyandkent.com
huxleyandkent.com
HUXLEY & KENT
Iridescent Pearl Beaded Necklace $9.99 to $14.99
Ships nationwide
A shimmery stretch-fit necklace with an engraved crown tag, ready for holiday photos and everyday adventures alike. Available in three sizes. huxleyandkent.com
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NOT JUST THINGS:
Give Expertise
Some of the best gifts can’t be wrapped. Give someone clarity, skills, and a guide for what comes next.
DEMAURIAC FINANCIAL
“Fresh Start” Financial Strategy Session $199
Virtual
A one-on-one virtual planning session with Marigny deMauriac, CFP®, a former mental health counselor who brings behavioral science to financial decisions. Made for new chapters: graduation, engagement, a new baby, divorce, retirement, or simply a fresh start. deMauriac is a women-owned, fee-only fiduciary firm. demauriac.com
RDA HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES
RDA Supply Chain Academy Courses From $125
Online
Know a recent grad headed into healthcare, or someone ready to grow or pivot their career? The RDA Supply Chain Academy offers certified continuing education for providers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and service companies. rdahealthcare.net
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Thank you
for shopping women-owned this holiday season We hope you found something wonderful (and maybe something for yourself, too). Every order in this guide supports a woman business owner who is building something in our communities, and we’re grateful you chose to shop with them.
BUY WOMEN OWNED Women Owned is an initiative from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and WEConnect International to build a movement of support for women-owned businesses. Products, storefronts, and websites that carry the Women Owned logo are certified as at least 51 percent owned, operated, and controlled by women. Browse hundreds more women-owned brands in the national directory: buywomenowned.com/women-owned-directory
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