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Slow down
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‘Tis the season to be jolly, not stressed,
frenzied, or road-raged. Trade in the hustle and bustle
of long car rides and over-packed malls for a relaxing
stroll through your favorite downtown business.
The benefits of slowing things down over the holidays
can improve your health, well-being, and overall mood,
especially when schedules are at their fullest.
The less time you spend traveling great distances
and drudging through hordes of shoppers,
the more time you will be able to enjoy
with your family around the
fireplace.
Go unique
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Give
a
gi
f
t
to the local economy
Local Local businesses are hotbeds for the unique and
eclectic items that are sure to make a lasting impression
on that hard-to-buy-for person in your life.
Pottery, paintings, garden supplies and more can
be found just a few blocks away at your
downtown establishment.
While you’re making your list and checking it twice this holiday season,
don’t forget to include your local independent business owners.
They’re not asking for much this year, just a little support.
And you’d be smart to give it. A substantially larger percentage
of your hard-earned money stays in your community when you choose
to shop locally for Christmas instead of leaving the area.
Recent studies have shown that as much as $75 of every $100
you spend at a locally owned businesses remains in your area,
versus $40 at non-locally owned establishments.
This number, in most cases, drops to zero dollars
when you buy online.
5
2
Save money
Shopping locally, you tend to buy just what you need.
This helps cut down on the clutter – and the wrapping –
once you get home, but also lessens the impact
on your wallet. Keeping local owners in business
also fosters a competitive entrepreneurial
landscape that will in the long
run improve quality while
decreasing costs.
5
REASONS
Go
green
while saving green
Shopping locally not only saves you money in the long run, but it also
helps lessen your carbon footprint by reducing the amount of gas
and packaging required to complete the cycle of product
development to purchase.The connection between smart
shopping and sustainability is strong, especially over the holiday
season when massive amounts of shoppers are visiting stores
across the world. While you’re focusing on the perfect gift for
that special someone, don’t forget the health of the
environment and the shape you want to
leave it for future
generations.
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