Ten Great Ways to Support Your Local Businesses this Weekend

Here are 10 super easy ways to support your independent businesses this weekend, while learning to make good choices as a family! From the local grocery market to the neighborhood hardware store, it's not difficult to "choose local" and invest right in your own community.

     

1) stock up on groceries at your local supermarket,

2) pick a new local attraction for family fun such as mini golf, batting cages, paddle boat, kayak or bicycle rentals,

3) make a stop at the corner bakery for pies and donuts,

4) plan breakfast at one of your independent restaurants

5) organize a ride to a nearby farm for fresh-made ice cream

6) take everyone on a family field trip to a farmers market

7) swing by the deli on main street for subs to take to the park

8), get a map of downtown stores to give to the guests who are visiting from out of town and want to find cool places to shop

9) Pick up meats for your cookout at the neighborhood butcher

10) The locally-owned hardware store has all your household stuff - everything from citronella candles and grilling gear to bicycle repair kits and solar lights

That wasn't hard, was it!? And you might have met folks you know, had a nice conversation AND you supported the people who live right in your community. That's a win for everyone!

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