T H I S H O L I D AY S E A S O N
Shop Local by Kelly Murray
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by Contributing Writer
he holiday season can seem like it’s all about shopping, and it is easy to get overwhelmed with sales flyers, doorbuster deals, free shipping, and online offers, especially from large, nationwide chains. No matter what you need or want to buy, however, if you shop local this holiday season, you will get far more than just your purchase. And every penny you spend benefits many more people than just your family and friends. This year it is especially important to make the effort and help our local businesses as they try and recover.
WHY SHOPPING LOCAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS IS IMPORTANT?
you buy local, you can get the item immediately
While it is true that an online selection
with no delays
expensive than local stores (depending
problems en
might be larger and possibly less
for shipping or
on shipping costs that can inflate prices),
route. There is
than just a purchase. When you shop
than your
• Find more unique, one-of-a-kind options that aren’t available to
everyone who has internet access or visits a big box retailer.
• You are able to help more local
businesses since the business owners you purchase from are more likely
to shop local themselves for all their
personal and business
WHEN YOU BUY
needs. It creates a great community!
LOCAL, YOU CAN
Local business owners
a purchase at a local store is much more
nothing worse
GET THE ITEM
support local charities
local, you…
package arriving
IMMEDIATELY
• Support jobs in your community so
more employees earn paychecks they
can use for their families and friends as well as their own bills and necessities. • Enjoy higher quality items as well as
more personalized customer service.
• This year, as we know, has caused
major delays in postal service. When
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too late for your holiday plans. • Develop
relationships
with business
owners that can
are the ones who that rely on local
donations. This is
WITH NO DELAYS
unlike larger retailers
FOR SHIPPING OR
to donate to national
PROBLEMS EN ROUTE.
donations usually do
lead to even better customer service for special deals, unique orders, and personal recommendations.
Denton County.
that are more likely charities and those not help
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