Every time I package a ButterMeBabe order, I think about what that $25-30 means.

To you, it might be another jar of body butter — a small treat in your skincare routine.
To me, it’s so much more than that.
It’s a ripple of support that touches everyone in my supply chain — from the small - medium farms and family businesses I source my oils, flowers, floral water, and raw ingredients from, to the American company that prints my labels, to the post office clerk who scans your box.

That $25 moves through real hands. And that’s exactly what the corporate giants don’t want you to realize.

💰 The Power Hidden in Small Purchases

You’ve probably heard people say, “Buying from small businesses makes a difference.”
But let me give you the numbers:
According to Local First research, for every $100 spent at a local business, $68 stays in your community.
When that same $100 is spent at a major chain, only $43 stays local.

That difference funds jobs, supports suppliers, and keeps the economy rooted in people — not algorithms.

When you shop ButterMeBabe, you’re supporting a micro-economy where every dollar has purpose.

🧴 What “Handmade” Really Means

When I say everything is handcrafted, I mean it literally:
I slow melt down, pour, whip, label, and package every batch in small quantities to make sure it stays fresh and potent.
There are no factory lines. No conveyor belts.
Just my hands, my formulas, and my faith in slow, intentional beauty.

That’s what separates small-batch makers from corporate brands that manufacture millions of units overseas and rely on fast, cheap labor to fill warehouses.

📦 The Human Side of Your Purchase

When you click “Buy Now” on Amazon, you don’t think about who you’re buying from — and that’s the point. They’ve designed it that way.
But when you shop from a small business, you’re entering a relationship.
I notice your name. I pack your order myself. 

It’s not about guilt-tripping anyone for using big platforms — we all do.
It’s about remembering that your dollars can go somewhere they’re seen, appreciated, and reinvested into something real.

⚙️ Why Big Retailers Want You to Forget This

Corporate platforms thrive on the illusion of convenience.
They want you to believe your purchase is insignificant — that buying from a small maker doesn’t matter, that handmade is outdated, that speed is the only thing that counts.

Because once you believe that, you stop questioning where your money goes — and they keep winning.

But here’s the truth:
Every time you choose a small business over a big one, you’re redistributing power.
You’re saying, “I care who makes what I buy.”
You’re choosing value over volume.

💛 The Real Value of That $25

Your $25 supports:

  1. A Black-owned, woman-run business working out of love, not profit margins.
  2. Small farmers, artisans, and ethical suppliers.
  3. Clean beauty that’s made for real skin — not mass-market trends.

It’s not “just” body butter.
It’s a piece of a much bigger movement — one that keeps creation human in a world that’s trying to automate everything.

When you choose ButterMeBabe, you’re not just purchasing a product — you’re fueling purpose. You’re helping me keep a dream alive that was built on faith, grit, and community.

So if no one’s told you lately:
Thank you for being part of the reason small still survives.