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It shouldn't come as a surprise that the IN is encouraging you to shop local whenever possible this holiday season. We do it every year. But just because the message is familiar, doesn't mean it's any less relevant or important. Everyone benefits when you keep your money local—mostly you. Lines are shorter, parking is easier, crowds are less annoying and the people who work at most small shops are actually knowledgeable and helpful. So even if the price is a dollar or two more than Wal-Mart, you're still saving when it comes to your sanity. And that's priceless—especially this time of year and you know it. So whether you look at it as "how to shop local" or "how to save yourself some headaches" you should make a commitment to buy as much as possible locally. We've made it pretty easy for you to get started by picking out tons of great local gift options—most of which we are personally giving to our lucky friends and family (and ourselves) this holiday season.
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7. 1. Sugar Booger by Ore Lunch and Snack Set. My Favorite Things, 2813 E. Cervantes St., myfavoritethingstoo.com 2. Tadpole & Lilly Bow Tie; Mudpie Hair Bow; Mudpie Santa Socks. Sugarbabies by Pizzaz, 832 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., pizzazhome.com 3. Cubebot by Areaware. Urban Objects, 500 N. 9th December 13, 2012
Ave., urbanobjects.net 4. Cookies and cupcakes bake set. Yana Apothicaire, 518 N. 9th Ave.,apothicaireyana.com 5. Lucy the Wooden Crocodile by Areaware. Urban Objects, 500 N. 9th Ave., urbanobjects.net 6. Baby gift set including Turkish towel and natural
baby products (selection varies). Yana Apothicaire, 518 N. 9th Ave.,apothicaireyana.com 7. Build Your Own Kaleidoscope Kit; Ringers & Bombers Set. Nancy's Haute Affairs, 555 Scenic Hwy., nancyshauteaffairs.com 8. Personalized three-piece dinnerware set. Childhood Treasures, childhoodtreasures.net 11