TIME TO SHOP SMALL

Now that the Black Friday deals are winding down are you still left with a list of people you weren’t able to check off? Everyone has at least one of those special people on their list who “have everything,” leading you to scramble at the last minute to find SOMETHING that will be appreciated. Instead of spending hours searching online, why not try shopping SMALL – as in Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday was created in 2010 to highlight local businesses and give shoppers an alternative to big box retailers (Black Friday) and e-commerce stores (Cyber Monday) during the busiest shopping weekend of the year. It gives shoppers the chance to support the local community by investing in the local businesses which make our communities so special and unique. At the same time you have access to gifts that you may not find anywhere else in the world!  From locally owned restaurant gift certificates to one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Giving a gift that comes from a local business is not only special to the recipient, but it also supports our community.

If you’re not quite sure where to start to find local businesses check out the locally operated InSouthFlorida.com, which highlights businesses locally operated, including some awesome local deals! Click on the “Local Shops” to find some local businesses with unique and fun gifts you’re not going to find at any of those big box retailers.

So if you’re not too tired after the all night excursion at the mall and you’re looking for gifts to satisfy anyone on your list, then head out tomorrow and Shop Local!

^Amy