A staff report
As the holiday season approaches, finding unique and meaningful gifts can often feel like a daunting task. Fortunately, Bladen County Beautiful magazine offers its annual “Holiday Shopper” guide, a curated collection of standout products and gifts that cater to everyone on your list. From practical home goods to heartfelt treasures, the magazine showcases a diverse range of items sourced from local businesses. Here’s why you should check it out and prioritize shopping local this Small Business Saturday.
1. Diverse Gift Options for Every Taste
The Holiday Shopper guide is meticulously organized into categories like “Gifts for Your House,” “Gifts for the Younger Ones,” “Gifts for Her,” and “Gifts for Him.” Whether you’re searching for a luxurious recliner for the family room, a tech-savvy kids’ tablet, or a fashionable blazer for the trendsetter in your life, the guide simplifies holiday shopping by offering a variety of options for all ages and interests. Each item comes with details on pricing and where to find it locally, saving you time while ensuring quality.
2. Support Local Businesses and Strengthen the Community
Shopping local has a profound economic impact. According to the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA), for every $100 spent at a local business, approximately $68 stays in the local economy, compared to only $43 when spent at a national chain. By choosing to shop from local retailers featured in Bladen County Beautiful, you’re directly contributing to the growth of small businesses that are the backbone of the community. Moreover, many of these businesses take pride in personalized service, unique products, and building lasting customer relationships.
3. Exclusive Deals and Local Treasures
From stylish fashion pieces at Barefoot Boujee Boutique to high-performance tools from Bladen Builders Supply, the Holiday Shopper guide highlights exclusive local treasures and practical finds that you can’t easily replicate online or in big-box stores. For instance, Smith & Sons Heating & Cooling features a Blue-Tube Germicidal UV Light, perfect for enhancing home air quality, while Lu Mil Vineyard offers Carolina Spicy Sweet Dill Pickles, a charming stocking stuffer.
4. Celebrate Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday, observed on November 30th this year, is the perfect time to explore the unique offerings in the Holiday Shopper guide. As a nationwide movement, Small Business Saturday reminds us to appreciate the distinctive charm of small businesses and their essential role in building vibrant communities. The curated items in the guide give you a head start on identifying local retailers to support.
5. Convenient and Eco-Friendly Shopping
Shopping local doesn’t just benefit the community; it’s also environmentally friendly. By reducing the need for shipping and packaging, you’re lessening your carbon footprint. Plus, the guide’s local recommendations eliminate the hassle of delayed deliveries, ensuring you have your gifts in hand and ready to wrap well before the holidays.
Final Thoughts
This holiday season, Bladen County Beautiful magazine’s Holiday Shopper guide serves as an essential tool for thoughtful gift-giving. It promotes not only convenience and quality but also the opportunity to invest in your local economy. From timeless keepsakes to modern innovations, the guide proves that you don’t have to look far to find the perfect gift.
Take the time this Small Business Saturday to explore the treasures Bladen County has to offer. Together, we can make this holiday season memorable for our loved ones and impactful for our community.
To view the Holiday Shopper guide and plan your purchases, visit the online version embedded below.
For brides-to-be, check out our Bladen County Beautiful bridal issue, which is embedded below.
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