Thank you PayPal for sponsoring this post. Shop small merchants with PayPal to make your holiday shopping a breeze.
If you’re looking for unique and memorable gifts, you’ll always find them in small businesses, and shopping small is a wonderful way to support the local economy.
It used to be that in order to shop small, you had to visit brick and mortar stores and while you can still do that if you like, many small businesses offer the comfort and convenience of shopping online.
I do all of my holiday gift shopping online now — every single bit of it, and most everything comes from smaller merchants. They carry the hidden treasures that launch holiday gifts from returnable status to ooh aah unforgettable.
One of my favorite new discoveries is Bellocq – a tea atelier with “beautiful custom tea blends, fine full leaf pure teas, charming tea gifts and tea accessories”. I was looking for a holiday gift set to break out on Christmas morning and I found exactly what I wanted at Bellocq.
The beautifully wrapped loose leaf tea set is lovely enough to give on its own, but I couldn’t resist adding The Tea Companion and a glass teapot for the ultimate gift.
Once my online shopping basket was ready, I reached for my wallet and credit card but then spotted PayPal as a payment choice. YES!
Since I use PayPal One Touch, I can pay without having to enter credit card or billing details, and I love knowing that even if a merchant doesn’t offer return shipping, PayPal’s Return Shipping On Us offers up to $30 per order in return shipping refunds and it can be used on 12 orders per calendar year.
In this case, I love everything I ordered from Bellocq, so I won’t be returning a thing!
Shopping small businesses with PayPal makes holiday gift giving practically effortless. You’ll be checking names off your list in no time. Have fun!
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
Amy Desrosiers says
I love shopping small businesses. I find that Paypal really helps me to feel safe when hopping online!
Cyn Gagen says
Paypal is my go to always. I love to online shop and I love when they accept Paypal. That tea looks fabulous!
Lynndee says
I only use PayPal when I go shopping…online or in store. Been doing it for many years now. And I get cash back too which is awesome!
Up Run for Life Healthy Lifestyle Blog says
I love shopping with Paypal whenever possible when I shop online. I like doing this so that the merchant doesn’t have access to my credit/debit card number.
sara says
I am going to have to buy some Bellocq tea for my son. He has a cup of tea each night while he studies and this looks fabulous!
Ricci says
I love using PayPal for all my online shopping, they back you up when something goes wrong and most places accept them! Love them!
Amy says
I love shopping online. Paypal is my goto payment choice. And if they don’t offer it as an option at check out, then I have my paypal debit card.
Shannon Graham says
I use PayPal for literally everything. However, I didn’t know about the one touch thing. Handy!
Ave says
I really like shopping at small businesses and if they accept PayPal, better yet! I have to check out Bellocq because I have a lot of friends who love tea!
Michelle Cantu says
Paypal has really changed the game for me and online shopping. I love the one touch option, makes it soo easy to safely purchase.
Nancy P says
Paypal is certainly useful for many different purposes. It totally comes in handy over the busy Holiday season.
Elizabeth L says
Paypal makes it so easy to get your christmas shopping done online. That is for SURE!
Gingermommy says
I love using paypal for different things! It totally helps with daily transactions. Comes in handy over the Holidays thats for sure.
Ruth I. says
Paypal has been a great tool for me. I use it for receiving salary and shopping online.
Marysa says
I use PayPal for so many purchases, it is very convenient. And I love tea! I work for a small business, and I know how important it is to shop small.
Sarah says
I use PayPal on almost everything! When online stores offer PayPal I always use it. I feel so much safer with PayPal.
Our Family World says
Paypal is always my go to choice when paying for purchases online. It is secure and hassle free too. I have done most of my shopping online and using Paypal was a breeze.
Marissa Zurfluh says
Paypal has so many great benefits. I get all of my shopping done with it.
AnnMarie John says
I love shopping through Paypal! It’s safe and it’s also very easy to use. It’s one of the payment methods I look for most in online shops.
Sara Welch says
Paypal is my life. It is how I pay for everything these days.
Michelle says
Paypal is always my first choice for paying for things. Its super quick and easy. I love how it’s accepted almost everywhere now. Thanks so much for the gift inspiration! I’m off for some shopping.
Dawn Lopez says
I discovered Paypal a long time ago when Ebay was first started. Their services have only improved over time and I always feel relieved when I shop online and see that Paypal is accepted as a payment method.
Marissa Zurfluh says
Wow, that one touch would save me SO much time. Why am I just now finding out about this?!?! Gold!
Vanessa Delia says
I use their one touch and have since I found out about it. There’s nothing more convenient, at least for me!
Wendy Polisi says
When I shop online, it’s usually in a rush when I remember things last minute. The one touch pay would help me a ton.
Brianne says
What a cute gift! I love how easy paypal makes it to pay for your items!
Ra'Nesha says
I love using Paypal what an awesome offer I need to look into this thanks for sharing.
Kristin says
That is the sweetest find. I think even I would love this gift. We always shop with PayPal
Amy Desrosiers says
I love that Paypal is teaming up to stimulate shopping small businesses. I find some of the best products at small shops.
Kathy says
I love shopping with Paypal. I prefer Paypal over using my credit/debit cards. It’s great to hear more and more are taking Paypal now too.
Theresa says
I also buy the majority of my holiday shopping through small business online. Of course, PayPal is always my preferred method of payment when shopping online. It’s so convenient!
Pam says
SO many places use PayPal. I have even seen people at my local farmer’s market who take it now.
Travel Blogger says
I love that so many places take Paypal now! It makes it so easy and convenient to shop online. No more entering credit card numbers!
Maureen says
Finding the perfect holiday gift for some people can be so difficult, glad you shared this to help inspire me. I need to start shopping more, not ready!
Kristi says
I use paypal in may ways. To sell things and buy things. It’s so easy to use! Comes in handy to hide some of my holiday shopping too.
Christie says
What an awesome deal that Paypal offers Return Shipping on them! I truly love Paypal for my business and shopping transactions!
Scott says
I’ve used Paypal on a number of sites this year. Helps that we have an eBay account to keep it filled up – that way it’s like not spending money!