20 brands looking to work with blogger on gift guides
So I haven’t blogged over on here for ages. That’s being a mom for you! However, I thought what better way to return to blogging on The Bloglancer, than with one of my famous gift guides posts! I first starting talking about how to connect with small businesses for your gift guide in this post (still worth a read) and over the years have rounded up lots of brands looking to work with bloggers; as a way of helping brands and bloggers connect. This year is no different! Below you’ll find a list of brands wanting to chat with bloggers and their contact details. I always say think carefully about the brands you approach-to make sure they’re the right fit for your blog and readers and that you can offer something in return. Have a read of my 8 tips for emailing brands and PRs or checkout my pitching toolkit.
1. Babycup
What is it? A baby safe and baby-sized cup for encouraging healthy weaning. Find out more at www.babycup.co.uk. They’ree looking to work with bloggers working on gift guides for babies and can be emailed hello@babycup.co.uk
2. Sweet Dimple
A brand that makes personalised cards, invites and pictures. They’re looking to work with wedding bloggers, baby bloggers and those working on gift guides. Email them info@sweetdimple.co.uk
3. HotTea Mama
This company make THE most amazing teas for pregnancy and breastfeeding (I’ve still got some in my cupboard!) With blends for morning, sickness, energy, the ‘final’ push and supporting breastfeeding, their blends support every aspect of becoming a mom. Email bethan@hotteamama.com
4. Reg&Bob
This brand of practical, stylish dog leads and collars are looking to work with dog bloggers. Email them on hello@regandbob.com
5. Tiddley Pom Baby Spa
This organic baby spa company make everything from nappy balm to massage oil and would like to chat to mom bloggers. Email them on max@tiddley-pom.com
6. Leila Vibert Stokes
Bloggers who focus on interiors, home, sustainability and colour, this brand-who makes things like cushions, prints and make up bags-is looking to chat! Email leila@leila-vilbert-stokes.com
7. Reco Shop
Plastic-free/eco-friendly bloggers get in touch with Andy from Reco Shop; a store selling reusable and sustainable alternatives to single-use products. Email them andy@reco.shop
8. Eco Warriors
Parenting bloggers, check out Eco-Warriors; a treasure hunt card game that encourages children to take better care of the environment! If you’re a family, environment or decluttering blogger drop them an email” info@helpfulkids.co.uk
9. Hay Hampers
Who doesn’t love a good Christmas hamper! Food bloggers get in touch with this brand, who makes gourmet food and wine gifts. Email marketing@hampers.co.uk
10. 1st Man 1st Woman
This brand make luxury sustainable swimwear and accessories; they’re looking for bloggers who are interested in sustainable, eco-friendly products. Email them sandra.palmer@blueyonder.co.uk and check them out here.
11. The Holistic Mommy
Mum bloggers who are interested in self care, chat to Charlie; who sells natural bath and body products. Email: theholisticmummy@hotmail.com or find her on Instagram @theholisticmommy
12. Sonality
Personalised baby clothing brand is looking to chat with mom bloggers. Email info@sonality.co.uk
13. Mille Saisons
Love silk? You’re in luck. This luxe brand makes all kinds of silk accessories; including reusable face pads, eye masks, and hair bows. They’re looking for bloggers who cover mid-end beauty and lifestyle. Email jo@millesaisons.co.uk
14. This Pampered Life
This Yorkshire based company are looking to speak to bloggers interested in experience days. Email minoti@thispamperedlife.com
15. The Epsom Bakehouse
Love bread? This company teaches all sorts of bread making classes. (boo to me being gluten-free!) They’re looking to chat to food bloggers or those who write about days out. Email them on info@theepsombakehouse.com
16. Belgrove Rum
Ever heard of hazelnut rum? Me either but it sounds amazing and this company is the only ones who make it. Bloggers working on blogs about festive tipple and gift guides should drop Edmund an email on edmund@belgroverum.com
17. HOLD
This jewellery brand is simply stunning. It offers unique jewellery around mother’s feeding choices-such a reminder ring to help mom’s track which boob they’ve breastfed from and an evolve bracelet to teach mom’s that bottle feeding is great too (which actually made me cry as someone that didn’t manage to breastfeed long at all) Email emma@shophold.co.uk
18. Durrant and Dove
How cool do these look? Durrant and Dove features fine china but with a twist: they’re decorated with a lot of swear words. Email them: durrantanddove@gmail.com
19. Brown Paper Packages
I mentioned these gorgeous self-care subscription boxes last year but they’re certainly worth another mention! You can find them here ; with a special mention going to their baby loss and miscarriage care box which gives a portion of the proceeds to Tommy’s. Email helen@brownpaperpackages.co.uk
20. Peekaboobie
Breastfeeding tops make the perfect gift for new moms. This brand is looking to chat to bloggers so email them enquiries@peekaboobie.co.uk