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Shop small! These fun gifts support the little guy/gal — and will arrive by Christmas!

Sometimes you really want to support the little guy/gal, but the convenience of online retail giant Amazon is too tempting. We're here to tell you, you can have the best of both worlds. Amazon now has campaigns promoting small businesses, woman-owned small businesses and emergent brands. There's even a handmade items category. So you can bring your business to small brands and still enjoy efficient speedy delivery and the ease of one-stop shopping.

heart plush, King King tree topper, ugly Christmas sweater and plants mug
Believe it or not, you can shop small business for unique gifts while still enjoying the convenience of Amazon delivery. Who knew? (Photos: Amazon)

We've sifted through these small-brand selections to bring you a cornucopia of super-fun gift ideas (some of which you may need to buy for yourself, as well). If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? Sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And remember, even those without Prime get free shipping on orders of $25 or more).

Order now and your gifts will arrive in time for Christmas!

Cozy and adorable, this super-soft heart organ plush makes for the perfect snuggle buddy.
$31 at Amazon

This Christmas, give them your heart. Woman-owned Nerdbugs is a small biz that specializes in adorable body-organ stuffies. Yes, I said adorable body organs. This nine-inch-high Nerdbugs Plush Heart would make an excellent gift for a science-minded little one, a medical professional or anyone you want to give your heart to.

Some shoppers share this heart as a get-well present:"Great gift for my mom from her granddaughters post-surgery. Not too big like the heart pillows the hospital gives. These are super cute. Definitely happy and would recommend."

Check out the cute breast, uterus, lungs and kidney as well.

Never drink alone again! Make your pup your new drinking buddy with their favorite new squeaky dog toy.
$13 at Amazon

White Claw fans with dogs will adore this gift. So will any dog for that matter. Split it up as two gifts and it'll run you just $7 a pop. This fun two-pack of durable, seven-inch squeaky toys is great for dogs small and large, and it has already earned more than 6,100 five-star reviews!

One five-star fan wrote: "My dog is a soft-toy destroyer. She usually tears them apart in five minutes, stuffing everywhere. But for some reason she has not gotten these apart yet! The fabric seems a little more durable but I think it also helps that there are no hanging pieces like a tail/ears, etc. She loves to toss them around. Squeaker isn't in an area she bites all the time so it's not overly annoying. Was super cute to post a picture of her with it and me with my own White Claw."

These fun pencils are featured in bold colors with different compliments on each one that will boost confidence by at least 110%.
$11 at Amazon

Friends don't let friends wait around for a confidence boost. Gift these 10 colorful, mega-positive Ban.do Graphite Pencils and they'll have your compliments at their fingertips. The set arrives sharpened and ready for action. Who wouldn't want to hear that they're smart or a total champ?

One shopper shared, "Love these! The compliments are all fabulous, the pencil itself is of good quality and the erasers actually work! My coworkers were really excited to get these, and a year later they all still have happy little compliments sticking out of their pencil cups."

This dishwasher- and microwave-safe mug is printed on both sides using a sublimation technique to ensure long-lasting, vibrant design. Sturdy, high-quality ceramic ensures you'll be loving this mug for years to come.
$16 at Amazon

For your plant fiend, er, plant friend, who loves plants but doesn't need more of them. Consider this nod to her obsession that won't clutter up her windowsill. This handmade 11 oz mug looks and feels special, because it is.

An original design by Loftipop Mugs, this mug has an impressive 4.8-star rating from shoppers: "Perfect," said one fan. "I received my mug today and I love it. Nice, crisp colors, well-packaged, perfect size (I hate those huge 14 oz mugs, some of us have arthritis in our hands). This is my Christmas gift to myself. Well done."

If plants aren't your giftee's cup of tea, check out the book lover and cat fanatic versions.

King Kong is climbing the Xmas tree to place the star on top! Or to steal it, depending on how you look at it. Either way, he's in his classic Empire State Building position.
$50 at Amazon

I LOL'd when I saw this star-stealing Kong, from Tree Buddees. The 10-inch-tall plastic tree topper is light enough that it won't become a tree toppler. It's perfect for young folks getting their first tree, your own tree and anyone with a sense of humor. It works well atop a live tree but also has hidden magnets to secure it to an artificial one. The 4.8-star rating is a testament to the quality.

One five-star reviewer said, "This has to be the best tree topper on the planet. My husband and I have been trying to find a nice tree topper that we both agree on and this definitely was the best choice. It's light, sturdy, goes on the tree really nicely. looks fantastic and fun to look at. I wrapped lights around the top stem of the tree to really make him pop."

Wine-themed Christmas ornaments don't get much funnier than this one! This is the perfect white elephant gift for the wine lover you know — made of hard-to-break glass, so it will take a lot more than just falling off the tree to break.
$14 at Amazon

Crack up your Aunt Judy with the wine workout ornament, another fun decoration from Tree Buddees. The three-inch glass ornament is lightweight and surprisingly tough to break.

One happy gifter wrote, "Purchased a few of these for my wine-loving friends. They arrived intact, and seemed to be a hit! I should probably get one for myself now."

With this smart set of 5 colorful-handled forks, you and your fam can enjoy some sweet memories together. Thanks to their long design (34'') and safety pins, little ones won't get burned — and they rotate to ensure that your marshmallows will be evenly roasted.
$15 at Amazon

Tis not the season, exactly. But what the heck. These extendable marshmallow/hot dog roasting sticks are a promise of fun to come — and their off-season-ness may be why they're on sale for $20 (down from $33). The telescoping forks are delightful and (somewhat) useful gizmos that take s'mores-making to the next level! And if you know someone who that's important to, this is the gift for them!

They're a top seller in camping utensils with nearly 2,000 perfect ratings. One five-star fan writes, "These roasting sticks were a great gift and I plan to order some for myself. They’re lightweight and come with a convenient bag for storage and packing ease. Love that they are each a different color so that everyone can keep track of “their” stick. If you have kids, you know that this will help eliminate conflict! They also have little caps to cover the pointy ends."

These kids' Christmas sweaters are made with hyper-comfy fabric for a smooth, lightweight fit and feel all season long. It's perfect for holiday parties or brightening up the classroom throughout December.
$40 at Amazon

This cleverly tacky Christmas sweater by small biz Tipsy Elves will delight your kids when it's time to get dressed for holiday parties, and charm everyone they encounter. It's available in children's sizes X-Small to X-Large. Check out the other versions too: One features a Christmas shark, the other a very holiday unicorn.

One happy shopper shared, "Adorable sweater....had lots of compliments...Very well made and cozy."

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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