Small Business Share: KC Threads

Shopping small can be hard. I have really made an effort to support small businesses, but things do tend to cost more money, and I don't always have more money. But from the things that I have bought from small or local shops, I LOVE. And they have been totally worth it. 

One way that I know I can support the businesses that I love is by sharing them with you. I decided that I want to start sharing my favorite local or small business with you every so often. To share their story and why I love them so much. 

Today I am sharing a Kansas City local shop, KC Threads

Small Business Share: KC Threads | my only sunshine

KC Threads is a t-shirt shop that is all about giving back. "The concept is simple, giving back is cool, and you can make a difference!" Shirts purchased from them can be donated back within a year of your purchase to be donated to a child that needs it. You and your child can also donate items from a list on the site to be given to other children as well. It is such an awesome concept! Not only does your child get to enjoy the shirt but they get to give back to others in the community. (read more about the concept here

Here are a few of the items that can be donated:

  • New toys
  • Gently and clean pre-owned toys (from non-smoking homes)
  • Books
  • Coloring books
  • Crayons
  • Pictures from your kid(s)
  • Letters from your kid(s)

Noah got his shirt for Christmas and is enjoying it right now, but when the time comes we will definitely be making a donation to another child in need.

Head on over to their site to check it out! 

xo, 
Britt

Small Business Share: KC Threads | my only sunshine
Small Business Share: KC Threads | my only sunshine
Small Business Share: KC Threads | my only sunshine
Small Business Share: KC Threads | my only sunshine

Handmade & Vintage Chick Event Recap

On Saturday I attended my first Chick Event at Park Place in Leawood, KS and I LOVED it! The weather was perfect, there were so many awesome booths to look at, and I wanted to buy WAY too much! :) I am love the idea of supporting small and local makers and businesses so this was such a fun event for me.

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I thought I would share a few of my favorite shops that I discovered this weekend and what I bought.

1. Glitter + Wit
When I saw this super cute headband crown I could not pass it up! I knew it would be perfect for Sophie. There were so many things that I wish I could have bought this weekend but I will definitely be placing an order for more when they get their online shop up.

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2. Be Wild and Free
Her awesome watercolor prints automatically pulled me into her booth! I loved basically everything that she had in there, but I ended up with a cute KC tote and a doxie watercolor print.

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3. Wild Juniper
When we got to the event my mom told me I could pick out my birthday present. I couldn't resist choosing one of the long leather tassel necklaces. As soon as I spotted the mustard necklace, I knew it was the one that I wanted.

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4. Little Free Spirit
This booth made me want to spend all of my money on accessories for Sophie. I had to settle down and choose wisely. :) I ended up deciding on one of the baby headwraps. And I cannot wait to see it on Sophie!!

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There were SO MANY other amazing shops and I wish I could have bought things from all of them, but my husband would probably not have been happy about that. :) I loved the whole experience and all of my purchases and I am already ready for next year! xo, Britt