It’s Pride Month, and that means everyone is creating Pride merchandise and Pride Month Gifts. To encourage you to be intentional about spending your money at LGBTQ-owned businesses, we’re excited to highlight 10 Pride Month gifts you can purchase from LGBTQ-owned businesses in Seattle.
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Earl Gay Tea, $10 per oz
Friday Afternoon Tea #LatinoOwned #LGBTQOwned #WomanOwned
This punny take on the classic black tea is the perfect gift for any tea lover in your life. Additionally, $3 per ounce will be donated to the National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network.
Rainbow Cookies, $5
Flora Bakehouse #LGBTQOwned
Not only are these delicious cookies decorated with a beautiful rainbow, 50% of the proceeds go to Camp Ten Trees, a summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth. Stop by Flora Bakehouse for fresh Rainbow Cookies every day.
Mercury Retrobabe Tee, $39.95-$41.95
Capitol Thrill #LatinoOwned #LGBTQOwned
We don’t need to read the stars to know that your favorite LGBTQ+ astrology fan will love this T-shirt.The unisex cut and style make it the perfect wardrobe addition for any retro babe.
Bergamot + Cocoa Bath Salts, $32
Virago Gallery #LGBTQOwned #WomanOwned
Even though Pride Month is about the celebration of LGBTQ+ people, it can be stressful for your queer friends. What’s a better way to relax than a hot bath? Encourage self care or practice some yourself with this vegan-friendly blend of mineral-rich salts.
Raccoon Vertebrae Earrings, $45
Nomadia Creatives #LGBTQOwned #WomanOwned
If you haven’t noticed, there’s a trend in the LGBTQ+ community of weird, whacky, and awesome earrings. Nomadia Creatives sells these earrings, handmade by Swamp Swag Creations out of ethically-sourced bones, and so many more styles.
The Scholar, $19.90
Aluel Cellars #AsianOwned #FamilyOwned #LGBTQOwned
This special edition Bordeaux-style blend contains notes of black cherries, spiced nuts, and cassis. If that’s not enough to convince you, a portion of every proceeds from every bottle sold will go to the GSBA Scholarship Fund. Get your bottle now because Aluel only produced 206 cases!
Strawberry Poptarts, $26
Shikorina Pastries #BlackOwned #LGBTQOwned #WomanOwned
Give the gift of nostalgia with this six-pack of homemade, organic pop tarts. The filling is made with fresh strawberries so delicious, you won’t even need a toaster. Quick tip: order some for yourself too because as soon as you get them in your hands you won’t want to give them up.
Mushroom Soldier Riso Print, $15
Push/Pull #DisabilityOwned #LGBTQOwned #WomanOwned
Push/Pull has a selection of prints, comics, apparel, original art, and more that are the perfect gifts for your favorite artsy, queer friends and loved ones. This Mushroom Soldier print is part of Seattle artist Seth Goodkind’s xenomorphic portrait series.
Brazil Cleverson Daniel Da Silva Coffee, $16
Fulcrum Cafe #LatinoOwned #LGBTQOwned
This creamy and velvety light roast with caramel, chocolate, and mango notes will make any LGBTQ+ coffee lover happy. The coffee beans come from the Sítio Vargem Alegre Farm, which prides itself in using sustainable agriculture techniques.
Bonus Gift!
Gift Card, $25.00-$500.00
Fat’s Chicken & Waffles #BlackOwned #LGBTQOwned #WomanOwned
What’s a better gift than a delicious meal? Use Intentionalist’s gift card marketplace to buy a gift card for your queer friends (or keep it for yourself, we won’t blame you).
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