Shop with Purpose: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
Here at Inclusive Action, we’re excited to highlight amazing small businesses for your holiday gift shopping! As an organization that proudly works to build an inclusive economy and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs, we’ve got an incredible community of small businesses across LA County.
This has been a very difficult year for our communities, but we can help by shopping with purpose – skipping the billionaire corporations, and investing our dollars right back in our neighborhoods and the small businesses at their heart.
Check out our clients below – and we picked one of our favorite gift items from each business to feature, but they have even more great products. Shop small and shop local this holiday season!
1. Bear Embroidered Baby Blanket for Newborn ($59.99)
Latina-owned business Whimsical Charm offers uniquely embroidered baby blankets, fun robes, and stylish apparel designed for families seeking warmth, comfort, and style. Wrap your little one in warmth and love with Whimsical Charm’s beautifully embroidered baby blankets. Made in the USA, these blankets offer the perfect blend of comfort, style, and craftsmanship. In their online store, you can also personalize your blanket with a special message, making it a thoughtful and memorable gift perfect for newborns, baby showers, and keepsake gifts.
2. Passport Wallet A4 walnut ($75.00)
Discover a travel essential crafted with heritage and heart, handmade in Los Angeles. This handcrafted passport wallet from Briggleather is designed to accompany you on every adventure, aging beautifully as it reflects your journey through a rich, natural patina. Each wallet is created by Andy Magallon, a third-generation leather artisan whose family craft began in 1930s Guadalajara, Mexico. Today, he continues that legacy in Los Angeles, creating heirloom-quality goods available online that honor tradition, culture, and artistry.
3. Lavender Eucalyptus Candle – 8 oz ($26.00)
Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with peace. This calming soy candle from Earthy Corazon blends fresh lavender with herbaceous eucalyptus and soft spearmint undertones, creating the perfect atmosphere for rest and relaxation. Each candle is handmade and crafted in small batches with natural, hand-selected ingredients inspired by nature.
Earthy Corazon was created with a mission to support communities of color in reclaiming peace, restoration, and grounding energy in their space, bodies, and spirit. Each product is intentionally made, inspired by nature, and rooted in wellness. You can purchase online or at their store.
Earthy Corazon 4015 City Terrace Dr., Los Angeles, 90063
4. Amethyst Crystal Pajama Pants Set – Dreamware ($125.00)
The cold months are here! Check out these soft, tie-dyed calming Amethyst Crystal Pajama Pants set by Equihua. This set is made from silky viscose-rayon satin that is perfect for a cozy night in and a good night’s rest. Equihua is a Latinx women-owned brand rooted in storytelling, where each piece we create serves as a timeless heirloom. Shop their online store to see more fashions.
5. Adria Cowboy Boots ($75.00)
Lola Y Tula is an online boutique that sells Mexican folk art, inspired by the owner’s grandmother. The Adria is a classic leather cowboy boot, perfect for a holiday gift. It’s handmade by skilled artisans in Leon, Mexico. The materials are locally sourced, and the designs are stitched with care and expertise – with each pair uniquely yours!
6. Cookie Box & Ice Cream Pint ($33.00)
Even during the winter months it’s hard to say no to ice cream – especially when it’s from Sad Girl Creamery! Check out our favorite flavourist for your new sweet fix. This business is a Latina-owned creamery with a myriad of flavors and treats that can be found at local shops or ordered online. You can also find them at Smorgasburg LA on Sundays. The perfect combo for your holiday occasion!
7. Carciofi Design Custom Watercolor Notecards ($22.00)
These beautiful watercolor notecards are brought to you by a boutique stationary store located in Altadena, California! From candles to trinket dishes and hair accessories, or even special ornaments to fill your Christmas tree, Carciofi Design has something for everyone – you can even get customized wedding invitations done at their shop! For more information, check out their website or visit them in Altadena.
Carciofi Design – Paper Boutique & Studio 865 E. Mariposa St., Altadena, CA 91001
8. Now Serving LA: Gift Card for Cookbooks ($25.00 or amount of your choice!)
Now Serving is the only dedicated Cookbook & Culinary Bookstore Shop in Los Angeles! They offer a curated selection of cookbooks to inspire your culinary creations. You can purchase a gift card for your loved ones or find a special book at their Chinatown location.
Now Serving Bookstore Far East Plaza, 727 N. Broadway Unit 133, Los Angeles, CA 90012
9. Henry’s Coffee Gift Card ($25.00 or amount of your choice!)
Need your caffeine fix for the holidays? Henry’s Coffee is owned and operated by Michelle and Henry, a married couple that first started brewing their coffee from a cart! You can now find them at their brick and mortar space in Newhall for all your coffee needs and gifts. You can grab a gift card for their delicious beverages online!
Henry’s Coffee 24400 Walnut St. Unit E, Newhall CA, 91321
10. Classic LA Zarape Dad Hat ($28.00)
Represent Los Angeles and Cultura in this one-of-a-kind hat with a handmade Zarape textile patch and an adjustable strap. Mi Vida is a Chicano lifestyle and apparel brand focused on strengthening community through culture. The team designs, prints, and manufactures all products in-house in Highland Park. Visit their shop or check them out online.
Mi Vida 5159 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
11. Cold Brew Pouch ($18.00)
The perfect gift for coffee lovers! Boketto Cold Brews is freshly brewed in Downtown LA and delivered to your doorstep. They work with leading Los Angeles-based roasters to source high quality fair trade ingredients and craft the best cold brew drinks. You can choose from 1.5 liter cold coffee pouches for individual orders or subscriptions – or kegs for office use.
12. Tres Leches Cake ($85.00)
Locally owned and operated, Nourish the Soul Panaderia offers delicious seasonal pastries, pies and cakes for the season. All ingredients are sourced sustainably from local farmers and artisans. You can find them at the LA River Farmer’s market on Thursdays, at El Sereno GreenGrocer, or at Cafe Santo. Make an order online today for their tres leches cake or any other tasty treats!
13. Everybody Kitchen Timer ($50.00)
A great gift for friends who love to cook! The Social Type in Glendale is the perfect place to shop small for your loved ones. They have a wide array of stationary items and kitchenware, such as the Everybody Kitchen Timer by Areaware. Or even gingham tablecloths, trinket dishes, and funky tea towels. Shop online or check out their store.
The Social Type 3197 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90039
14. PHlight PHresh Juice ($11.00)
For a healthy holiday, don’t miss PHresh Juice Bar in South Los Angeles – offering organic cold-pressed juices. The PHlight is made of cucumber, celery, spinach, kale, parsley, romaine, and lemon! PHresh Juice Bar is a Latino-owned business – founded by Phelipe, an avid runner and health guru. The shop also offers a 7-day cleanse just in time for the new year. They also deliver anywhere in LA twice a week. Make your order online today!
15. Vintage Music T-Shirts ($10.00)
Grab your vintage T-shirts at Quick N Ez, a Latino-owned streetwear, apparel, and accessories shop in Santee Alley. They make it “quick and easy” to find affordable, stylish holiday gifts. Find popular brands like Supreme, Stussy, and Essentials, or browse their popular $10 rack of vintage music and band T-shirts – you never know what you’ll find! Products can also be purchased through their Instagram.
Quick N EZ 1232 Maple Ave, Los Angeles CA 90015
16. KPOP Demon Hunters Toys (Prices vary)
Crystal Solis and her mom Esmeralda own the brightest gift shop at Santa Fe Springs Swapmeet, located right behind the stage. At OMG K17 Gift Shop – a Latina-owned business – you can find toys, beauty products, and stuffed animals ranging from Hello Kitty to Labubu, but their most popular products have been from the worldwide phenomenon, KPop Demon Hunters. Stock up on Kpop Demon Hunter dolls, hats, sweaters, Stanley Cups, keychains, and stuffed animals for all the kids (or adults!) in your life. Check them out at the Swapmeet or on Instagram.
OMG K17 Gift Shop 13963 Alondra Blvd, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670