Small Business Saturday

Happy Black Friday :)

I'm taking a break from writing my normal blog posts to talk a little about Small Business Saturday.

I own a small consulting business (yes, that will be in a forth coming post!) and I work with and know several small business owners. I am lucky enough to live in Columbus which is a thriving, supportive community built of local, small businesses. When you experience this first hand, it's hard not to get passionate about supporting local small businesses.

This holiday season, I am vowing to only buy local. I am encouraging you to do the same, starting tomorrow (Nov 30th) with Small Business Saturday. #shopsmall

Below I have listed some of my favorite local businesses that I urge you to support. {there are many others, of course!} There are a few independent consultants listed here as well and, while they represent a national company, you are helping a member of your local community pay their bills or support their family. It is no different than a local boutique owner carrying a national brand of clothing. I have also included a couple brands that aren't local but give a portion of their proceeds to charitable works.

For the jewelry lover on your list:
Red Giraffe Designs (hand-made, unique)
Silpada (quality .925 silver)
Stella & Dot (fashion jewelry)

For hand made knits:
Made with Love Knits

For a creative outlet:
Creative Art Studio

For a little pampering at the spa:
replenish: the spa co-op

For that person on your list resolving to get in shape in 2014:
Urban Moves

Boutiques & Clothing:
De De & Dolly Boutique
Thread
Rowe
Tiger Tree
Ladybird
Homage

For home furniture, decor & accents:
Edwin Loy Home
Objects for the Home

Book lovers, unite:
The Book Loft

For the food guru in your life, gift cards to any of the following:
Giuseppe's, Cork, The Rossi…I mean, I could go on & on. Just walk down High St, 4th St (Dirty Franks, Little Palace) or Gay St and you can't go wrong.

For amazing food to bring to your holiday parties:
Larry B's Meat & Cheese

For that person who loves to give back:
Good works make a difference
Sevenly.org

And, lastly, for my own little plug --
For the clean, vegan, paleo, non-toxic-lover type in your life:
Ava Anderson Non-Toxic (non-toxic products for baby, home and you)

So, again, whether you purchase a gift or a gift card, please support your local community & #shopsmall on Small Business Saturday and all through the Holiday gift-giving season!

Thanks for stopping by my blog -- I'll be back to posting about the Single Girl Project soon!