A Minimal(ish) PT's Valentine's Gift Guide

Hi Friend! I'm so glad you're here. January felt like a whole year, am I right? But now, Valentine's Day is just around the corner! And if you're like me, you'd like to gift your kids with a little something but are in the countdown to actually make the purchase! If you're a parent who likes to keep things minimal"ish", loves sustainability, shopping small businesses, or is on a mission to choose big corporations less often, you've found yourself in the right corner of the internet! As a fellow parent, I share these same goals. I'm actively working on reducing my default to "convenience" and really putting thoughtful consideration into our family's "consumption". I remind myself daily that my dollars can support social justice and sustainability...and that sure is empowering! What you'll find here are links to small businesses that I personally use and affiliate with along with brands that I don't directly have an affiliate partnership with but who support sustainable practices.

I always recommend checking out your local toy stores, children's apparel shops, consignment ships, FB marketplace, and even eBay (the founder is very philanthropic).

We don't have to be perfect, but even one purchase to a direct source, small business purchase or a second-hand buy is a great stride towards supporting small business owners and our planet. Happy Valentine's Day!

Our Valentine's Favorites:

1. Innobaby Teethers: Use code DRZIS15 for 15% off. affiliate link

2. Ten Little Shoes: At the time of this post, code ARCHIVE at checkout gets you 20% off all shoes (no minimum - they never do this!). affiliate link

3. Slumberkins: Get 15% off when ordering through this affiliate link

4. Curious Baby contrast cards

5. Bright Body Baby Skincare Products: Use code MBWC for 15% off your first Bright Body or Bright Body Baby order. affiliate link

6. Innobaby Bubbles: Use code DRZIS15 for 15% off. affiliate link

7. Finn and Emma organic onesie

8. One Love book

1. Warmies 15% off affiliate link

2. Plan Toys Wooden Triangle

3. InnoBaby utensils: Use code DRZIS15 for 15% off. affiliate link

4. InnoBaby Rainbow Bath Sensory Scrubs: Use code DRZIS15 for 15% off. affiliate link

5. Angie Pea toddler shirt

6. Melissa and Doug Take-Along Toy

7. InnoBaby stainless steel cup: Use code DRZIS15 for 15% off. affiliate link