Times are tough and if I can get it cheaper with free shipping, hey - why not?
Because that next job out the door may be mine or yours, that's why.
Everyone should commit to shopping local ONLY this year.
They just had a small business Saturday event. It's like they are throwing a one day bone to the local guys. I think we should start a movement here and now to push for local every day this Christmas season in our areas.
Stores are not moving into our local mall anymore and those that are there are downsizing or leaving all together. Everyone is going 'online'. Which is great if we all live next to distribution centers, eh? Not so great if folks are trying to earn money with which to shop on-line themselves.
We are putting ourselves and our neighbors out of work with our actions. How about if we didn't. Our local store might then find that they can pick up some of that extra inventory pretty darned cheap and perhaps pass it on to us.
We need a rally song and a slogan to get this to catch on, so help me out with suggestions folks.:guitarist:guitarist
Shop local.
Shop local.
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I support the idea, flopstock and I hope everyone at least considers it! It seems like almost every day I read of another local small business floundering and closing shop for good. If it can't be done exclusively, at least portion out some of your purchases to help your local economy.
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I totally agree with this.
Too many of our High Streets are ghost towns now.
I have been shopping today for some Christmas Items and got my decs from the local veg man, cards from the local card shop, odd gifts In odd gift shops, bits In the pet shop etc etc.... It was actually good to see the small local shops buzzing today.
Very often, they are cheaper than the big stores.
Too many of our High Streets are ghost towns now.
I have been shopping today for some Christmas Items and got my decs from the local veg man, cards from the local card shop, odd gifts In odd gift shops, bits In the pet shop etc etc.... It was actually good to see the small local shops buzzing today.
Very often, they are cheaper than the big stores.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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Stop and shop at a Mom And Pops.
Shop local.
YZGI;1411346 wrote: Stop and shop at a Mom And Pops.
Okay!
Now, did you steal that or think it up?
If you thought it up can we use it?:sneaky:
Okay!
Now, did you steal that or think it up?
If you thought it up can we use it?:sneaky:
I expressly forbid the use of any of my posts anywhere outside of FG (with the exception of the incredibly witty 'get a room already' )posted recently.
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Shop local.
For everyday items I totally agree with you - it's something we do anyway.
Support your Local, you know it makes sense
Support your Local, you know it makes sense
Shop local.
flopstock;1411372 wrote: Okay!
Now, did you steal that or think it up?
If you thought it up can we use it?:sneaky:
I made it up..Right off the top of my little ole brain.
Now, did you steal that or think it up?
If you thought it up can we use it?:sneaky:
I made it up..Right off the top of my little ole brain.
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There Is another big difference with local shops and big stores also.
I don't do this myself as I have some pride and self respect but my husband will always ask for discount for cash and he gets It. I pretend I'm not with him when he does It,
I don't do this myself as I have some pride and self respect but my husband will always ask for discount for cash and he gets It. I pretend I'm not with him when he does It,
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
Shop local.
I already support as much as possible the businesses in my community. It is the right thing to do.
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Also, your local butcher and veg man will always get In something unusual for you should you ask for It In advance and bone and cut your meat to your way of liking.... Big stores won't do that either.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
Shop local.
Okay now... everyone post this slogan to your facebook and twitter then ask all your friends and family to share or retweet...
Let's get this puppy rolling!:guitarist
Stop and Shop at a Mom And Pops
Let's get this puppy rolling!:guitarist
Stop and Shop at a Mom And Pops
I expressly forbid the use of any of my posts anywhere outside of FG (with the exception of the incredibly witty 'get a room already' )posted recently.
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Shop local.
I buy a lot of stuff on etsy.
Shop local.
SnoozeAgain;1411461 wrote: I buy a lot of stuff on etsy.
That's really cool. I didn't even know it was there:guitarist
That's really cool. I didn't even know it was there:guitarist
I expressly forbid the use of any of my posts anywhere outside of FG (with the exception of the incredibly witty 'get a room already' )posted recently.
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
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My wife has taken to gathering up goodies and knicknacks that you can buy from local makers around Colorado and Wyoming, and building gift baskets to send out to family around the country.
They are a big hit, and the cost is usually pretty reasonable, and we support local mom and pop shops and producers.
They are a big hit, and the cost is usually pretty reasonable, and we support local mom and pop shops and producers.
The home of the soul is the Open Road.
- DH Lawrence
- DH Lawrence
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SnoozeAgain;1411461 wrote: I buy a lot of stuff on etsy.
OK, I'll bite. What is ETSY?
OK, I'll bite. What is ETSY?
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YZGI;1411512 wrote: OK, I'll bite. What is ETSY?
Etsy - Your place to buy and sell all things handmade, vintage, and supplies
Etsy - Your place to buy and sell all things handmade, vintage, and supplies
I expressly forbid the use of any of my posts anywhere outside of FG (with the exception of the incredibly witty 'get a room already' )posted recently.
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
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YZGI;1411512 wrote: OK, I'll bite. What is ETSY? A mis-spelt fly
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
Shop local.
I'd shop more locally....If I didn't live in an uninhabited wasteland!
Shop local.
I feel so guilty.. went to a grandsons christmas program and mom was frantic because they can't find mutant ninga turtle guys...
I stopped by walmart and they had them...
I stopped by walmart and they had them...
I expressly forbid the use of any of my posts anywhere outside of FG (with the exception of the incredibly witty 'get a room already' )posted recently.
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Shop local.
flopstock;1411577 wrote: I feel so guilty.. went to a grandsons christmas program and mom was frantic because they can't find mutant ninga turtle guys...
I stopped by walmart and they had them...
Blasphemer!!!!
I stopped by walmart and they had them...
Blasphemer!!!!