Today is the day we usually celebrate Pi Day, but honestly it feels infinitely* silly with so much h

Today is the day we usually celebrate Pi Day, but honestly it feels infinitely* silly with so much happening around our pale blue dot. So instead of celebrating an irrational number, we thought we’d share slices* of some small but rational* steps for uplifting one another in difficult times.

As many of you know, we are in the process of setting up our own small (women-owned!) business, and as we work through that process we appreciate even more how much time and energy the artists & vendors we share here have put into their own craft. For many of them, maintaining their livelihoods is especially challenging right now, but luckily, we can help!

Instead of hoarding toilet paper, why not start your winter-holiday gift shopping veryearly!Orstock up on birthday presents, or gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations (with or without in-person ceremonies), Just Because Day! If you’re not sure what someone special (even yourself) might like, purchase a gift card from your favorite artist. Want a custom creation? Message an artist on social media for a commission so they don’t have to pay fees to sites like Etsy. :)

Here are just some** of our favorite small businesses (women, family, and/or minority owned) who could use your support:

Amy Rae Hill (whose commissions like this teapot are out of this world!)

Cepheid Studio (check out her new shinies, like this Hubble pin badge!)

Chrissy Sparks Art (we adore her hand-painted cosmic wooden ornaments)

Cosmic Funnies (whimsicalweb comics, illustrations, stickers and more featuring all your favorite celestial objects)

Design by Liz K

Lost in Space Jewelry (custom Planetary Position Plaques make lovely gifts!)

Megan Lee Studio

Pretty Little Earth

Science Socks (watch this space for more designs!)

Sofie Shen (illustrator extraordinaire who can make your space art dreams come true)

Surlyramics