Shopping Local is Better

Shopping local for the holidays is a great way to support small businesses, promote your community, and find unique, personalized gifts for your loved ones. When you shop local, a larger portion of your money stays within the community and helps local entrepreneurs. Local stores often carry unique items that can't be found in big-box stores, which makes your gifts feel more special and thoughtful.  Local businesses tend to have smaller carbon footprints, and by shopping locally, you reduce the environmental cost of long-distance shipping. Shopping local strengthens relationships within your town or city, as you get to know the people who run the businesses and who live in your area.