10 gifts you can buy to help businesses in the bush

If you’ve ever doubted the power of social media for good, consider the #buyfromthebush movement which has gone viral in Australia.

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The brainchild of Grace Brennan, the hashtag aims to shine a spotlight on those who are doing it tough in drought-stricken areas of the country.

The inspiring initiative has attracted over 85.6K followers in a matter of weeks, showcasing a plethora of products from regional makers and stores.

With the season of giving upon us, it’s a good time to show your support and buy from those who live in the bush.

Here, we’ve rounded up our top 10 gifts:

1. Recycled mats, $20, from Merchant Campbell

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2. Merino yarn, from $25.96, from Millpost Merino

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@millpostmerino sell super fine merino yarn from their merino sheep property near Bungendore, NSW. In the spirit of full transparency, the only time we have used yarn is to plait friendship bracelets in year six BUT we hold firm aspirations to one day be the type of women who knit socks for new babies and blankets for sick friends. In the meantime we are considering Christmas themed friendship bracelets 🤗. You can buy these balls of yarn for $25.96 (100gms) on their online store www.millpostmerino.com. #buyfromthebush #christmas #christmasshopping #drought #droughtrelief #stuffthedrought

3. Tea, $20, from Botanica Home

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4. Personalised towels in Liberty print, $60, from Textile and Twig

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@textileandtwig is the kind of page that you find yourself stuck on for looonnng periods of time. You flick back and forth between the beautiful things wondering which is most deserving of your insta-browsing time. These personalised towels ($60 each available in liberty prints and a range of spots and stripes) probably won out for us. Closely followed by the personalised Santa sacks and beautiful pearl/liberty print necklaces. We'll let you have a look though and see what you fancy! Shop online at www.textileandtwig.com.au or message Cate directly. $10 flat rate for postage and free on orders over $100. #buyfromthebush #christmas #christmasshopping #drought #droughtrelief

5. Girl's handmade top, $20, from Chifley Park

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6. Teething rings, $8 each, from Mama Bear Baby

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7. Custom signs, from Our Rustic Roots

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8. Clay and resin accessories, from Lizzy and Me Designs

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9. Mailboxes, from $55, from Mink and Me

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10. Picnic rugs, $99, from Clover and Co Home

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Rebecca Lowrey Boyd

Rebecca Lowrey Boyd is a former magazine editor and the founder of Wee Birdy, one of The Sunday Times’ Top 50 Blogs in the World. A design nerd and bird enthusiast, she can usually be found poring over Pinterest, knee-deep in Bunnings or sticky-beaking at modernist homes in Sydney’s bushburbia.

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1. Recycled mats, $20, from Merchant Campbell

2. Merino yarn, from $25.96, from Millpost Merino

3. Tea, $20, from Botanica Home

4. Personalised towels in Liberty print, $60, from Textile and Twig

5. Girl's handmade top, $20, from Chifley Park

6. Teething rings, $8 each, from Mama Bear Baby

7. Custom signs, from Our Rustic Roots

8. Clay and resin accessories, from Lizzy and Me Designs

9. Mailboxes, from $55, from Mink and Me

10. Picnic rugs, $99, from Clover and Co Home

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