Support Your Community - Shop Local
 | Author:
Rachael Brug
Rachael Brug: MT43 News Vice President and Copy Editor |
Support Your Community - Shop Local
Rachael Brug
This holiday season, let’s practice a little Community Care.
After a long year, treat yourself (and the people you love) to something real and local: time in your favorite small businesses. A coffee, a handcrafted gift, a service, a gift card, a pre-order, a donation—every choice says, “You deserve this,” and “Our community matters.”
The holidays are about giving, but don’t forget yourself. Practice Community Care by:
* Picking up that item you’ve been eyeing from a Main Street shop
* Grabbing a cozy something for a friend from a local maker
* Gifting a visit, a meal, a service, or a gift card from a small business
Let this season be about rest, reconnection, and reinvesting in the place we call home. Community Care for the Holidays means choosing the warm drink from a local café, the thoughtful gift from a neighborhood shop, the service booked with someone who knows your name.
Your local businesses are here to help you slow down and find joy again. Small acts—buying a gift locally, ordering ahead, sharing a favorite shop with a friend—make the season brighter for you, your neighbors, and the people behind the counters, kitchens, and studios.
Whether it’s a treat for yourself or a gift card for someone who needs a little lift, give the gift of comfort and connection, one small business at a time.
Practicing gratitude looks a lot like shopping small, tipping well, saying thank you, and gifting with heart. Some gifts can’t be rushed—like something chosen perfectly from a local shop for someone you love.
Every dollar spent here supports real people, real families, and a real community. Thank you for choosing Community Care over one-click shopping.
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