With the pandemic, the economy is taking a big hit. A lot of people lost their jobs while others receive lesser salaries or benefits.
In our own little way, we can help small businesses thrive despite the current global situation. For example, if your neighbors are selling baked goods or plants, you can buy from them or share their products to those who will purchase. For my part, I will be featuring products produced or crafted locally.
Read through to see my local finds this month.
Rings from Bituon Crafts
About Bituon Crafts: Bituon creates and sells handmade pieces of jewelry using mixed metal wires.
What is unique about it? All their products are handcrafted by men and women from various small rural communities in the Philippines.
You can shop for your Bituon items here.
Linen Spray from Basique Scents & Fragrances
About Basique Scents & Fragrances: Basique is a Batangas-based maker of perfumes, room & linen sprays, aroma diffusers, and mood sprays.
What is unique about it? Their scents are long lasting. I had a room spray I bought in 2017 and the scent is still the same 3 years after!
You can shop your Basique sprays and perfumes here.
Healing Lip Glow from Skin Genie
About Skin Genie: Skin Genie is a local brand famous for their Apple Cider Vinegar products but they have a long line of items for everyone’s skin care needs.
What is unique about it? They only use skin-loving and cruelty free materials. This healing lip glow has castor oil, VCO, peppermint and cinnamon which instantly plumps my lips.
You can shop Skin Genie products here.
The Cone from Metryk
About Metryk: Metryk is the brainchild of a millenial woodcrafter, Miguel Habito, who personally puts all his pieces together.
What is unique about it? His crafts show a blend of functionality and Nordic style. Below is my recent purchase from Metryk. It is called “The Cone” aka the coffee-phone holder. It’s sleek and perfect for any work desk.
You can purchase Metryk pieces here.
Face Mask from Bibo Nitibu
About Bibo Nitibu: Bibo Nitibu is an indigenous enterprise selling handcrafted items such as earrings, face masks, pouches and hats to name a few.
What is unique about it? All f their products are made by members of the Mangyan tribes in Mindoro, Philippines.
You can shop Bibo Nitibu crafts here.
Which local products have you purchased? What are your local finds this month? Share about it in the comments or post them n social media with the tag #mirriamdictionary. 😊
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