A friend of mine recently posted this message on her facebook page:
Let's buy Christmas gifts from small local businesses and self-employed people, for example, from your neighbor who sells online, a local craftsperson who makes jewelry, the stunning local florist's shop, the local baker that sells homemade cakes, buns and chocolates, the guys that run a cafe or salon.
Let's make sure our money goes to individuals and not multi-national corporations. This way more locals will have a better Christmas...support real people. 'Like" and share if you think this is an awesome way to show community support.
I have taken this to heart and special ordered a pair of fingerless gloves from the friend who posted this and I am also working on a baby hat and matching scarf for a young couple that plan on using them in Christmas photos of their six-month old.
I also like to shop at the East End Studio and Gallery in Marshall, MI where I sell my creations along with other Michigan artists.
Let's do this and let's encourage others to shop locally, it shouldn't just be a one day a year thing, it should be an every day, every week experience that we foster and share with our children and grandchildren.
Happy Holidays Everyone!
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Oh, I know it and that's why I won't buy anything at Walmart. Thanks for your feedback, Pat...
If you read labels, you may be shocked at how much is made in China.
I sought out a local craft fair on "small business Saturday" to start my holiday shopping and am swearing off the Amazon marketplace shopping which is so easy especially since I ship so many of my gifts.