Next week (Dec 1-9) is buy local week. Read this blurb from Think Local First:
“Where you spend your money is a reflection of what you want your community to look like. If each member of our community spent just 10% more of their purchasing dollars at locally owned businesses, it would make a huge difference in the viability of many of our independent businesses this holiday season. But best yet, you’ll be able to find unique, interesting gifts that your family and friends will love.”
One great way to start is by coming to visit us at the Shadow Art Fair this Saturday. You can find Tim selling his Sappycards, a new run of Great Lakes Shirts, and our record.
Shadow Art Fair
Saturday December 1st
Noon to Midnight
Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti.
One day, 40+ artists, 9,000 gallons of beer!
www.shadowartfair.com
Here are a few of my more successful local holiday gift purchases:
1. Buy unique papers to assemble your own books at Hollander’s. Last year, I made a great “princessey” journal for a five year old I know, and also assembled a collection of security envelope screens for a friend of mine who likes patterns.
2. Encore records. Make a pack of records for cheap - i.e. bundle 15 zither records for your favorite Ruth Welcome fan.
3. Campus Jewelers has an awesome collection of antique watches and pocket watches, for your loved ones who love analog.
Where do you shop? What do you recommend? Keep it local & Post it here!
4 responses so far ↓
1 Ypsiskippy // Nov 28, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Think local. Act local.
2 timothy // Nov 30, 2007 at 12:43 am
Last year I gave a pint of wild flower honey from the honey guy at the Farmer’s Market to everyone in my family.
This year I wanted to do the same with a fine liquor from Leopold’s, but prices start at $40 and my family’s too big.
3 Mark // Dec 3, 2007 at 3:08 pm
Tim, have you considered giving them soccer lessons?
4 timothy // Dec 6, 2007 at 9:18 pm
Actually, I’ll be away on a soccer tournament for the entire holiday season.
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