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I really really love to shop small, especially during the holiday season. There is something so fun about introducing friends and family to fun brands and products while supporting the local economy. My husband will be the first to tell you that I will always point out a small business’ great branding and attention to detail. The advertising degree in me ignites every single time I see a small business standing out among the crowd.  The most recent small business I discovered is allbirds.

Allbirds sneakers are made out of wool, and are known for their comfort and unique packaging.  As soon as I saw their sneakers, I just knew I had to have a pair. This is the style I went with and they really are as comfortable as everyone says! At just under $100, they make a great high quality, low cost gift idea.  Sneaker styles that can easily transition from athleisure wear to my everyday style are a must for me.

They are perfect! I always feel like shopping small makes your gift a little more special, unique, and unexpected. PayPal makes it simple to shop small this holiday season. I always opt to pay with PayPal when I have the option, especially when shopping at a new retailer for the first time.

PayPal offers Return Shipping on Us, up to $30 in return shipping cost per order and 12 orders per calendar year. This feature is amazing and definitely gives me a sense of security about my orders.  It is also a major plus that I can shop from the comfort of my own home without even needing to type in any credit card information. I manage my account through the PayPal app on my phone where I can send money, request money, view previous activity, and manage my balance.

Here’s to shopping with ease this holiday season! Happy holidays!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.