Join us for a day of shopping and fun in support of our local businesses! This event will feature a selection of small businesses from our beloved community, offering a variety of unique gifts and goods.
Here's the scoop:
When you shop small, you are supporting your neighbors, your community, and your own values. You are helping to create a more vibrant and equitable economy, and you are also making a statement about what you believe in.
This is a free to attend event.
Learn more about our event participants:
Black Squirrel Company: https://www.instagram.com/blacksquirrelcompany/At Black Squirrel Company, sustainability is at the heart of their legacy. A Washington, DC based start-up on a mission to design, construct, sustainably sourced accessories, for you & your home. They believe they’re creating a future through honoring their rich diverse cultures.
Critter Critter Creations: https://www.crittercrittercreations.com With a decade of teaching experience, Virginia Warwick inspires artists of all ages. She offers personalized art instruction, helping students build portfolios, refine techniques, or simply explore their creativity. Join us to meet Virginia, discover her unique art, and purchase her captivating linoleum block prints.
Indiblossom: https://www.instagram.com/indiblossombyanu Indiblossom is an eclectic mix of fashion and home accessories depicting the vibrancy of India with a modern interpretation.
LEAHSLART: https://www.instagram.com/leahslart LEAHSART is deeply committed to the healing power of the arts. With a passion for the visual, tactile, olfactory, and auditory senses, LEAHSART explores how these modalities can foster a greater sense of wholeness and well-being.
Tarot by Sarah Louise: Tarot readings, palm readings, and reiki sessions for personal insight.
Taylor McManus Illustration: https://www.instagram.com/tmcmanusillustration/ Taylor McManus Illustration aims to create illustrations using bright colors that uplift and empower women and poc. These illustrations are showcased in the form of art prints, greeting cards, book marks, and tote bags.
Why supporting + shopping small is important:
It supports your neighbors. When you shop at a small business, you are putting money directly into the pockets of your neighbors. This helps to create jobs and boost the local economy. It also helps to build a sense of community, as you get to know the people who own and work at the businesses you support.
It helps to create a more equitable economy. Big box stores often have a lot of power, and they can sometimes drive out smaller businesses. This can have a negative impact on communities, as it can lead to job losses and a decrease in the diversity of businesses. By shopping small, you can help to level the playing field and create a more equitable economy.
It reflects your values. When you shop small, you are supporting businesses that share your values. This could mean supporting businesses that are committed to sustainability, social justice, or fair trade. It could also mean supporting businesses that are owned by people from marginalized communities. By shopping small, you can make a statement about what you believe in and help to create a more just world.
Of course, there are also practical reasons to shop small. Small businesses often offer more personalized service, and they can be more flexible in meeting your needs. They may also carry unique products that you won't find at big box stores.
So next time you're out shopping, consider shopping small. It's a loving way to support your community, your neighbors, and your own values.