This holiday season more and more gift buying is occurring at local businesses in our community. Shoppers prefer doing business with local merchants who are established and reputable. Holiday shopping can be a hassle in a big box or chain store where help is limited and darn near impossible to get questions answered. Unfortunately, there is a lack training and experience and that exasperates the buying experience.

Big Box and Chain Stores, alike, drain money from the community and does not cycle back into the local economy. The same occurs with on line shopping. If the gifts have to be returned, there is the added expense of returns, restock fees, shipping and the time it takes.

Shop Local eliminates most of the negative shopping experince. Local Merchants are passionate about their business and clients. Work with experts, who are knowledgeable and deliver a top notch buying experience. This is evergreen throughout the year.

Is it time to make a change this holiday season? The year to come? Want to support local business and the local community? Give it a try, you might be pleasantly surprised.