I might pay $11 more for a vacuum cleaning at my local hardware shop....but I also didn't drive 40 minutes each way to Home Depot.
It's not just about "shopping for gifts" at independent retailers. It's also about buying gift cards for the local coffee shop, passes to the family-owned amusement complex, tickets to the locally-owned movie theatre which STILL - after 50+ years - offers the same small town cinema experience!
It's a gift certificate to the auto repair place on Main Street.....treats for the dogs and cats from the pet supply co-op or mom & pop bakery. It's all about choosing where you spend.
Spend with the independents instead of being just a number at a corporate big box store.
Value, appreciate and support the independently-owned icons in your town.
Support the independent businesses and craftspeople which are a part of your region's unique culture and flavor.
Small businesses are the heart and soul of our communities.
When you spend where you live you are investing locally, building connections, creating jobs, and growing a vibrant community.
A few days ago someone left a comment on one of my posts. It hit a nerve - because it's so eerily similar to something I might have said and felt - that I asked permission to repost it.
I hope you discover joy this season right where you live, at the favorite places and iconic landmarks you can't imagine life without. Share the love and keep your spending where it matters most - at home. Happy Holidays!
It's not just about "shopping for gifts" at independent retailers. It's also about buying gift cards for the local coffee shop, passes to the family-owned amusement complex, tickets to the locally-owned movie theatre which STILL - after 50+ years - offers the same small town cinema experience!
It's a gift certificate to the auto repair place on Main Street.....treats for the dogs and cats from the pet supply co-op or mom & pop bakery. It's all about choosing where you spend.
Spend with the independents instead of being just a number at a corporate big box store.
Value, appreciate and support the independently-owned icons in your town.
Support the independent businesses and craftspeople which are a part of your region's unique culture and flavor.
Bonus to buying a special item from a crafter or artist? It's not the same thing that everyone else may be getting.
Small businesses are the heart and soul of our communities.
When you spend where you live you are investing locally, building connections, creating jobs, and growing a vibrant community.
Let's keep the heartbeat of our town or city around and full of life. Buy less but choose better!
I hope you discover joy this season right where you live, at the favorite places and iconic landmarks you can't imagine life without. Share the love and keep your spending where it matters most - at home. Happy Holidays!
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