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Supporting small businesses is so important especially during COVID. Shopping small not only benefits the owner, but it provides the shopper with a much more personal shopping experience and cuts down on fast fashion.  

 

 

Lolita Jade  

The owner, Lola, started this business hand-making every purse and selling them on Depop. Due to COVID, Lola took a year off from school and her and her mom sewed bags for hours on end. Lola now sells her cute and unique bags worldwide!  

https://lolitajade.com/pages/about-us 

Beads by Tara  

Tara has always had a passion for jewelry. She got tired of her cheap jewelry turning green and continually having to replace them. Tara used self-taught skills and mentoring sessions to increase her design skills. High quality jewelry that meets all of todays trends. Plus, every order comes in a sustainable pouch! 

https://beadsbytara.com/collections/all 

Cuul Apparel

Unique sweaters and crewnecks can all be found at Cuul Apparel. This shop believes in being your best self and wearing clothes that do necessarily need to be trendy. Wear what you want to wear and find your own signature look!  

https://cuulapparel.com/collections/all 

Meridiem The Label  

Created in 2020, Meridiem The Label takes pride in crafting genderless, minimalistic, and high quality jewelry. This shop is dedicated to only work with ethical manufactures who provide proper working conditions and wages. Meridiem The Label donates 10% of proceeds to a non-profit.  

https://meridiemthelabel.com/pages/about-us 

DuBoisland 

Brianna DuBois created an Etsy shop where you can buy personalized Starbucks cups! 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DuBoisland 

MADEbyjdlc 

This Etsy shop makes custom macrames and accessories. I ordered a custom rainbow macrame to hang from the rearview mirror in my car and I love it! The owner was so sweet and included a personalized note with the order.  

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MADEbyjdlc?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=811140052 

 

Madeline DeBaro

Scranton '22

Junior Counseling and Human Services Major at The University of Scranton
Carly Long

Scranton '22

Carly is a senior studying Strategic Communications with a concentration in Legal Studies at The University of Scranton. This is her third year as CC at HC Scranton, which she hopes to continue to elevate. In her free time Carly can be found writing, working out, or buying new products to feed her skincare addiction.