A Savvy Shopper Resolution: Shop Local
In December 2009 — yes, I had to look through the archives for that date — I publicly promised readers that I would spend more dollars in locally owned stores in the upcoming year.
I’m happy to report that I have kept that promise. I’d let you check my bank statement, but, well, I’m not willing to let my promise become quite that public.
A growing number of shoppers are joining me.
In 2010, a new retail holiday celebrating local businesses — Small Business Saturday — was hatched to create buzz around Main Street during the Black Friday frenzy.
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