About Our Gift Guide
With the holiday season just around the corner, we’re excited to open submissions for our 2nd Annual Holiday Gift Guide! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your unique products to a broad audience eager to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones..
Every year, The Amor Umbrella Holiday Gift Guide brings together meaningful, creative, and inspiring products and services from makers, entrepreneurs, and businesses who want to share their gifts with the world.
Our goal is simple: to shine a spotlight on small businesses, innovative creators, and purpose-driven brands — helping holiday shoppers discover thoughtful gifts while supporting entrepreneurs who make a difference.
Unlike big-box retailers, shopping small means investing in families, communities, and dreams. Did you know? For every dollar spent at a small business, about 67 cents stays in the local community—compared to just 2 cents with large online retailers. That’s why our gift guide truly matters.
This guide will feature artists, authors, handcrafted goods, small businesses, and food & wine entrepreneurs, offering shoppers diverse and unique gift ideas for everyone on their list. This year, we are accepting submissions in the following categories:
- Gifts for Her / Gifts for Him / Gifts for Children & Teens
- Gifts for Pets
- Holiday Entertainment / Holiday Decor
- Holiday Entertaining (foods, beverages, dinnerware, hostess gifts) / Holiday Fun
Submission Details:
Submission Options:
We offer various options to suit different needs and budgets:
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
- Who Can Apply: Veteran-owned, military spouse-owned, woman-owned, minority-owned, and small businesses
- Submission Link: Submit Your Product
- Note: Submission does not guarantee inclusion.
All accepted submissions will be showcased on a dedicated Pinterest board and promoted across our social media channels, giving your products maximum exposure and visibility!
Gift Guide Listing Only
For a budget-friendly option, your product or service can be listed in the Holiday Gift Guide, with additional promotion on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This option does not include a dedicated blog post.
Cost:
- AMOR Umbrella Business & Lifetime Members (No a Member, Join Today):
- 1 product/service for free
- 2nd product/service is $15
- Non-members:
- 1 product/service for $25
- 2nd product/service is $15
- One full-sized product must be shipped to Amor Umbrella by August 30, 2025
Samples will not be returned unless you provide a prepaid return label
- Oversized items?
- Please contact us before shipping
No sample? Submit a video demo, TVC, or b-roll instead
- Product Deadline:
- Must be available for purchase by November 1, 2025
Submitting does not guarantee placement. Products are selected based on fit, quality, and uniqueness.
Giveaway
Boost engagement with a giveaway! We’ll promote it across social media and include your product in the Holiday Gift Guide. You’ll be responsible for sending the prize to the winner(s), and we’ll share the giveaway on various giveaway sites. Please contact us for pricing.
Why Participate?
- Reach a broad audience of holiday shoppers
- Gain exposure through our extensive marketing channels
- Promote your unique products during the busiest shopping season
We’re especially seeking independent artists, authors, creative entrepreneurs, and food & wine small businesses for our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide! With an interactive PDF, shoppers can click directly on your product image and be taken to your product page or website, helping you connect with new audiences.
Other Options:
Sponsored Gift Guide Placement – $75
Sponsored Magazine Article – $250
Ad Spots – $150 / 30 Days
Feature Review Blog Post -$50
Your product or service will receive a dedicated blog post with a review. This post will include a link to your website or social media, and we can highlight special promotions or holiday offers. The feature will also appear on the Holiday Gift Guide page and be promoted on social media. Please contact us for more details.
Feature Blog Post (No Review)-$25
You can also opt for a dedicated blog post without a review. Provide product details and 2-3 images, and your feature will be included on the Holiday Gift Guide and promoted on social media. Please contact us for pricing.
Placement in Our Movie - $90
Select products may be featured as part of product placement opportunities in our upcoming film Keep On Living. This unique opportunity provides long-term exposure, tying your brand to a powerful social impact project. Please contact us for more details.
Spotlight on Our Media Shows - $199
Feature & Magazine Review - $350
Showcase your product on our Umbrellas of Hope TV show or Founders Time Podcast . This post will include a link to your website or social media, and we can highlight special promotions or holiday offers. The feature will also appear on the Holiday Gift Guide page and be promoted on social media. Please contact us for more details.
Your product or service will be feature and receive an Umbrella Splash Magazine review. This post will include a link to your website or social media, and we can highlight special promotions or holiday offers. The feature will also appear on the Holiday Gift Guide page and be promoted on social media. Please contact us for more details.
Did You Know?
Our Holiday Gift Guide will be referenced year-round by business community members who are constantly on the lookout for local artists and unique products. Whether you sell high-volume, affordable items or one-of-a-kind creations, this is a prime opportunity to gain visibility.
Important Requirements:
- Items must match our aesthetic: bold, modern, contemporary, or quirky.
- Products should be small-batch, handmade, or handcrafted (this includes food and wine products).
- Must have high-quality photography (we will use your images).
- Products must be available for online purchase.
- You’ll need to promote your inclusion via social media, email, and word-of-mouth.
- BONUS: Offering a holiday discount can enhance your visibility.
Approved applicants will be featured on our website from November 20, 2025, to January 1, 2026. You’ll also receive a promotional toolkit to help spread the word to your audience.
We’re open to other ideas not listed here and welcome discussions about potential brand partnerships or advertising opportunities. Let’s collaborate and make this holiday season a memorable one!
Wishing you and your family a joyful holiday season