Decide what matters most - and what you'd love to have around in the future. Supporting people you know vs. spending online helps your city and keeps small businesses open and thriving.
"Treat" your local businesses to something they can use - your dollars, friendship and support - because they so often give all of that back to the local community already. It's a win-win for everyone!
Who wants to live in a thriving, active and economically sustainable community? (Meeee!!) But seriously....it takes each of us, and YOU, to make the difference.
"Actions speak louder". It's worth pausing to consider if yours represent what you want to see in your neighborhood.
Small retailers are more likely offer opportunities to find, discover and buy specialty products that you wouldn't find at the big box stores. And ** BONUS ** you can see, touch and feel items in a real store.
Often the neighborhood service businesses, family-operated restaurants and "mom & pop shops" are what gives a community it's unique flavor and vibe. Your town could become known as the coolest, most hip place to go simply for it's amazing dining and shopping experiences!
Getting to actually know the owners of your favorite destinations is just another perk of "living locally.
Another plus to choosing more thoughtfully; you'll sleep better at night. 😊 Supporting your independents is one of the best ways you can give back to your community.
If you are lucky enough to have amazingly cool stores where you live.... let them know you care by spending there.
(((PSSST.))) Remember; business owners can't pay bills, employees and rent with comments about how much "you adore their shop" or just "think Main Street is the cutest thing". Your purchases help keep real lights on in real places.
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