Feb 4th, 2013 by Jennifer Lynn
Enter below to win $100.00 Cash through Paypal or Amazon gift card (winner’s choice).
Are you struggling to find that perfect gift with distinctive character? Valentine’s Day nearly is here and you don’t want to be caught futzing around with last minute gift ideas, or be left empty-handed.
…gift shopping from the heart.
While shopping for your sweetie, why not consider browsing locally to support small, independently owned shops instead of hitting up big box stores, chains and franchises?
Here are some of the benefits to shopping from locally-owned and operated independent businesses and boutiques:
Locally owned businesses purchase from other local businesses and service providers, which re-circulates your dollars and fosters local job creation. More of your dollars are kept within your own community.
So, why enrich others when you can invest right in your own neighborhood!
Shopping locally also contributes to helping a community to thrive, as independent shop owners are more likely to invest in their community, as well.
And when it comes to shopping, service matters. Whether purchasing from the local grocer, pharmacist, or corner florist, an independent shop can offer that personal touch with excellent and superior customer service. You know who you’re buying from, and feel that you matter.
Locally owned businesses build strong and sustainable town centers, linking neighbors into a beneficial web of social and economical ties, and enriching local causes.
While on the gift hunt, supporting your locally owned businesses guarantees a much broader range of choices for some really cute and unique gifts!
Okay, by now you’ve selected that perfect gift. Well done, you! Now let’s mosey on to the giveaway.
To celebrate this concept of gift selection for loved ones, Broke-Ass Mommy is teaming with a community of other personal finance bloggers to help sponsor the ‘find your loved one the perfect gift at the right price’ giveaway, with a prize of $100 Cash through Paypal or Amazon gift card (winner’s choice).
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I try to support local businesses, but sometimes I need to get something they might not have and with a great price. Big stores have a better buying power to keep prices down. Local first, then price comparing the big boys next.
We like to shop local when we can and it does not bust our budget to do so. I do like how you talk about the local aspect of shopping and supporting small businesses. Many simply can’t compete on price and more than make up for it, in most cases, by offering great service.
I’d like to shop local more, but there are so few local business that actually sell anything I want.
I would love to win this. Paypal is wonderful because many local businesses accept it. Thanks for offering this.
We live in a small town where the locally owned businesses are key. Thanks for the post, and the longest giveaway form I have ever seen!
I shop local when local businesses have something to offer that chain stores don’t.
The one area where I vehemently support local businesses is restaurants and coffee houses. In order to survive in the food business, you’ve got to be at least as good as a standard chain restaurant. And with the help of review sites, you can find some great restaurants at a variety of price points.
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I gave my mom a queen pillowtop mattress once. She loved it.
We’ve done a lot of local shopping to support local businesses after hurricane Sandy. It’s really important and it feels good to be putting money back into local businesses.
We used to do the whole supporting local businesses thing, but we found ourselves driving around everywhere and we never had any time to spare. Now we just go to the local shops and get everything there.
thanks for co-hosting! I love that episode with the I choo-choo–choose you card!
Good points. I don’t think I ever consider local businesses enough since all I ever seem to see are the big box stores. Perhaps I could dig a little deeper.
best gift received…chatty cathy doll
best gift given…parents 50th anniversary party
Best Gift Received — My Engagement Ring from my wonderful husband.
Best Gift Given — I gave my little sister a signed poster of all my college’s basketball team. She LOVED it at the time.
Best gift I ever received was my honeymoon to Ireland, from my husband. The best I ever gave was a guitar to my brother…he cried.
A poem !
The best gift I have ever received is my emerald wedding ring. The best gift I have given is a dozen red roses to my husband, plus a case of his favorite imported beer.
I gave my 2 year old daughter her own play kitchen – she ws so excited. It was a perfect gift.
Best gift I received was my engagement ring right before Christmas……….best given was taking my boyfriend (now husband) to Sandals for a vacation
Was to see my grandson being born
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Supporting your local peeps is the way to go. When I was young there was only main street shopping or small shopping centers in local establishments. Total support for each others business. We have lost this with internet sales so all bricks and mortar places face huge challenges. Not sure how this is going to play out over time but it must be scary for these establishments.
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