Local or Sustainable Gift Ideas

There are many reasons we should avoid large giants such as Amazon (ruining local businesses, increase in pollution due to delivery drivers, they’re not paying taxes etc etc) - this festive period, we are trying to buy less from these massive giants and buy locally or more sustainably.

I asked the Hampstead Mums for ideas, and this is what they came up with…

Gift ideas need to be either local, small/independent, or sustainable


Msizi Africa - Social Enterprise

Msizi Africa - Social Enterprise

Msizi Africa - Social Enterprise

Beautiful fabric backed mirror and feed an orphan in Lesotho for a week! 

SPINNOFF VOUCHERS - Local business by Local Mum

Spinnoff gift vouchers have proved a huge success . Give your family a real present of getting back on track . £30 for 3 classes Intro offer or £180 for 10 classes . Available by email info@spinnofflondon.com
Our studio is rated number 2 for London Cycling classes


Bread Courses or Subscriptions - local business by local mum

The local Bread Lady


West End Lane Books - recommendation from a HM

West end lane books - it’s an independent book shop on west end lane. They will help you choose books from their collection in store or happy to order in. From the usual usborne to the obscure publications.
Works great for all ages!
I am not affiliated, just super pleased that there’s a friendly book store in the area.


Percy & Nell - Online Store by Local Mum

Discount voucher for Hampstead mums. Personalised organic baby clothing and gifts for mums too xx



Nono Chocolates - Functional Food Org.

Nono Chocolates - Functional Food Org.

Reflexology - service by local mum

Home visits to Hampstead possible 🙂 🦶



Nono Chocolates - Social Enterprise by a local mum for young people with autism

Nono chocolates, made by an amazing local mum Alessandra Bester


The “7 days positive” package from Jessica Warne - local mum and cocoon family support founder

Selection of products and services pulled together by Jessica Warne for mothers’ mental health


Alphablots

Alphablots is a Camden artist and eco printer making very pretty bits


Homemade Hampstead - Local business by local mum

Gift a friend or family member in 2020 with a voucher for 24 meals prepared & cooked how they like it with Homemade Hampstead

Kitchen Angel - local business by local mum

Give the gift of time off the kitchen and a fridge full of food. Perfect after a busy holiday season of guests. I offer vouchers for services, have a look at my page

Reuzeable - sustainable store by local mum

Reuzeable - sustainable store by local mum


Private Dance Lessons

Private Dance Lesson (Strictly/Disco/Greatest Showman/Any theme) with Funky Moves Dance!


The Hygge Store - e-store by Local mum

“I was talking to a lovely lady the other day who has started a business in Hampstead with her daughter and son I believe. Their stuff looks amazing and I will be ordering from them.. ” - a HM


Reuzeable - sustainable e-store by local mum

I’m a local Hampstead mum and have a new sustainable brand, creating stylish alternatives to single-use plastic. It’s called REUZEABLE and my core product is Silicone Drinking Straws which comes in a premium, very gift-able plastic free packaging.


Massage at home

Jessica de Lotz Jewellery

Jessica de Lotz Jewellery

“I would have to say a massage in the comfort of your own home from the lovely Petra Chlupacova at Solace mobile massage to recover from the year-end shopping madness! Petra beings her own massage table and music (if you’d like) which is a bonus!” - a HM



Jessica de Lotz Jewellery

Lovely personalised jewellery from Jessica de Lotz Jewellery in Kentish Town


The Soap Co - social enterprise

The Soap co - all made in a london by blind or otherwise disadvantaged people.


KeepEmQuiet - local business

We sell Exciting backpacks of age appropriate activities for kids. We also sell on the site the most incredible heated eye masks called space masks which make great gifts alone with hundreds of other items for family travel xx

Mara Girone - Hand embroidered hoodies

Mara Girone - Hand embroidered hoodies



Mara Girone - Hand Embroidered Hoodies

“I have a sustainable and ethical wearable art brand! I embellish hoodies with unique and contemporary handembroidery.” - Mara G


Gifts for Little Hands

“This is my sisters business. You can buy a range of educational toys for 0-6yrs. She also has a monthly subscription box called The Learning Club that can help children prepare for school.” - a HM


SLOAFER - Comfortable shoes. local business by local couple

Hello, give the gift of smart, beautiful but comfortable shoes. Visit our collection of a ballerina sneaker crossover in five colours, designed by a Hampstead couple.


The Gift of Beads

The Gift of Beads

Insitucity - Silk scarves & Cushions. Local business

I design silk scarves and cushions. I offer a 25% to the Hampstead Mums!




Universe of Cool - Teen Clothes. Local Business by local mum

Check out Universe of Cool - we sell fashion, accessories and gifts for Teens and Tweens, all small independent brands from the US. Our showroom is in NW11.




The Gift of Beads - local business

Made by hand, with love.

The Gift of Beads is an exciting new concept in cutlery design.
Each piece is handmade to order with beads sourced from South Africa.

Balanced Life Creations - local business by active hm member

Foot soaks, bath salts, lip balms mainly in eco friendly packaging. Check out my Ebay store. Happy to create products tailored to your needs.

Improve your loved one’s health

Body Matters Clinic. Gift Vouchers.

Body Matters Clinic. Gift Vouchers.

With a consultation with me (home visits to Hampstead possible) or nutritionally balanced food prepared by an Executive Chef personalised for your needs. I’m a Registered Nutritionist, with a PhD in genetics and 15years experience as a doctor.

Baking Class - local business by active hm member

How about a baking class? My name is Agnieszka and some of you may remember me from Sunshine Playgroup which I founded and ran for many years. I just launched my new venture called Rise and Shine - bespoke baking classes (both for adults and children) with emphasis on wellbeing. Rise and Shine is all about sharing the love for simple home baking and its theraputic value. I now run classes in the community venues and cafes as well as in clients' houses. I look forward to hearing from you.

Body Matters Vouchers - Local business by local family

Lovelies by Holly

Lovelies by Holly

Gift vouchers from BodyMatters Clinic can be purchased for any amount- perfect for treating your loved ones 😊💝


Handmade Gifts - A HM’s friend’s store



Susie Sheepskin Boots - recommendation from HM

The most wonderful and FIRST UGG boots. I have been wearing these for 40 years. You can order by post if you send a “draw around template of your foot”


Lovelies by Holly - recommendation from HM

“My name is Holly and I have just started LOVELIES by Holly.

Recently I have discovered that not all girls in the world feel loved or lovely. And I want to CHANGE THAT!!!!

When you buy any pair of my hair ties or hair clips, I will make another pair and send it to the girl in refugee camp around the world (with your name and massage) that really needs to know that she is loved and lovely, just like you!”


MJ Candles

MJ Candles

MJ Candles - recommendation from hm

Adding @mjethicalluxury to this list! Her candles are same quality as Jo Malone, but every part of the process is ethical, down to using food-safe, reusable glass. Highly recommended!


Career / Start Up coach - Runneth London - Local service from Local mum

My services as a career/start up coach have previously been 'given' (usually a single coaching session but sometimes as a package) as a Christmas present by a husband to his wife who was on maternity leave and not sure whether/how she'd return to work, by a partner as a big birthday present to her partner who was a bit stuck in a rut work-wise, by a wife to her husband who was made redundant and wanted to go freelance but wasn't sure how, by a wife to her retiring husband who wanted to develop a portfolio career, and more. I think a lot of people are looking for experience gifts these days and, if the recipient is at a potential change point in their working life, they seem to love having an independent sounding board and some expert input.


Lucy Houle - oil cloth tote bags and accessories

Lucy Houle - oil cloth tote bags and accessories

Vild House of Little - local business by local mum

This is part owned by a local mum and have seen she has been supporting the Winch. Conscious high quality clothes for 0-6 year olds


Lucy Houle - Recommendation from HM

Gorgeous oil cloth tote bags and accessories. I kept her card when we saw her stall and I regret not buying a bag then. Took her card. Lovely lady. Great bags, especially for shopping and buggy buddy for baby things. Would make wonderful gifts.

WEARTH LONDON - Ethical and Eco-friendly Gifts

From natural skincare gift sets to handmade jewellery, here we have selected our most popular ethical & eco-friendly gifts for her, helping you find presents that your loved one or friend will love.


Green River Studio

Green River Studio

This Is Silk - local business by local mum

THIS IS SILK was created to share the incredible benefits of silk for skin and hair.

The main product is the silk pillowcases, which took many months to find. I wanted to recreate that old-fashioned, thick and lustrous silk I remember from my childhood, not the thin and flimsy fabric we see on the High Street. 



Green River Studio - recommendation from hm

“I was given a beautiful pair of earrings on my birthday from green river studios. A small independent business. Highly recommend product, fast delivery and beautiful presentation. “ - a HM


Wildwood Frames & Pegs - recommendation from hm

the cutest personalised pictures and key rings, does gift voucher too:


The Story Keepers - Local and sustainable

I film and record people telling their own life story. It's a double whammy gift wise, grandparents get heard, grandchildren receive a legacy, plus, no plastic involved; it's a win win @thestorykeepersuk


Ohelo Bottle - local and sustainable

Avant Garden - Local

Avant Garden - Local

We are NW3 based and are your local reusable bottle and tumbler company! Come say hello at Hampstead Xmas fair to see how reusables just got a facelift!


TUWI London - London & sustainable

We are south of the Thames, but we sell beautiful baby blankets, scarfs, and home textiles made from luxurious baby alpaca fibre, which is 5 x warmer than wool and a far more sustainable choice.

Avant Garden - local

Hi I’m plants 🌱 specialist and make terrariums and plant gifts to order (outdoor planting, Houseplants’, Xmas reefs etc.). I live in Hampstead and can meet clients to discuss requirements. Thank you


Louise Varberg jewellery - local business by local mum

“Probably a lot of your followers will already have bought from me as I have many local orders and word of mouth is the best recommendation.
As you know I’m a danish jewellery designer but local. Very affordable prices and my pieces makes a great gift. ❤️”

Sophie Cooke Art - local business by local mum

A commissioned charcoal drawing or oil painted portrait can also both make great gifts that last for life, and competitively priced!