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:
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.
Erah Permanent Jewelry: https://www.instagram.com/erahjewelry Don't just accessorize, personalize! Erah Permanent Jewelry creates custom-fit pieces using 14k gold, gold-filled, rose gold, and silver chains. Whether you're looking for a new ring, bracelet, anklet, or necklace, their on-site welding ensures a permanent, unique addition to your jewelry collection.
kpm photo art: https://www.instagram.com/kpmphotoart Kpm photo art is a small woman-owned business based in Washington D.C. selling original black and white fine art photography. The collection showcases a unique and diverse selection of travel-inspired artwork, offering custom framing options and archival quality prints. Artwork is featured from D.C. as well as locations around the globe, including distinctive nature and landscape prints.
Marsu Baby: https://www.instagram.com/marsu.baby Prioritize your newborn's safety and sleep with Marsu Baby's innovative Wrap Sheet. This unique product offers a safer alternative to traditional swaddling methods, keeping babies securely on their backs and promoting longer sleep cycles. Marsu Baby is dedicated to continuous testing and improvement, ensuring the highest quality and effectiveness for their products.
PatientlyCrafted: https://www.instagram.com/patientlycrafted Add a pop of color and cultural flair to your outfit with PatientlyCrafted's handmade statement jewelry. These one-of-a-kind pieces are crafted from polymer clay, some incorporating vibrant Ankara fabric, a wax-printed material known for its bold colors and playful patterns. Each earring tells a story, ensuring you won't find another pair quite like them.
TwistedTreats: https://www.instagram.com/TwistedTreats.dc This Washington, D.C.-based bakery specializes in delightful macarons, but their offerings extend far beyond these delicate treats. They also whip up batches of delicious cookies and even mini cupcakes to keep your taste buds guessing. For the ultimate macaron lover, TwistedTreats offers curated monthly boxes packed with these melt-in-your-mouth delights.
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.