small_business_saturdayToday is the day to get out and support the local small businesses in your area.  Clearly an effort to compete with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I think it is a great initiative to support.

You likely already know your favorite shops in your area, but you can also find out which small business are participating in something for the day.  I’m on several email lists for local places in DC and know that many places are engaged.

My favorite small businesses in DC are mostly along the 14th Street Corridor, including Miss Pixie’s (furniture and whatnot), Pulp (cards and gifts), Current Boutique (second hand clothing, okay maybe more for me than for gifts!), and Fleet Feet DC (great small running shop).

I’ll be opting out this year, as I’m in the Philippines responding to Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts, but will certainly make sure that I get some of my holiday shopping done at local small businesses when I’m back home just before the holidays.

What are your favorite local shops?  What do you shop local?

Shop small!

Miel

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