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Shopping Small, Shopping Better

Check Out Local Small Businesses For An Improved Shopping Experience It's the time of year when newspapers thicken with sales circulars and holiday advertisements.

Consumers looking to beat the hustle and bustle and steer clear of the crowds this year may want to pay attention to local businesses.

Every time consumers visit a local coffee shop to grab a latte, pick up a dress at a nearby boutique, or patronize a farmers market down the street, they are supporting a small business. The Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving are some of the busiest shopping days of the season, and they also can be some of the friendliest to small businesses.

Plaid Friday was conceptualized in Oakland, Calif. It may have been born in the Golden State, but the movement soon spread across the country. Plaid Friday is an alternative to big box stores' Black Friday bonanzas. It is designed to promote both local and independently owned businesses during the holiday season. The name Plaid Friday was used to help people visualize the various threads of small businesses coming together to create a strong community fabric that was diverse and creative.

Shoppers can continue their small business patronage with Small Business Saturday.

This, too, is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The first event was created

Christmas Craft Show Thursday, Nov. 21 • 8 to 5 Friday, Nov. 22 • 8 to 5 Saturday, Nov. 23 • 8 to 2 Handcrafted Nativity Sets

Items available for all holidays

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by American Express in conjunction with the nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation. Since its inception, many small business groups, merchants, and politicians have touted the event and the Shop Small mantra.

The idea is that when small businesses thrive, communities and individuals thrive along with them.

The Small Business Administration says that, since 1995, small businesses have generated 66 percent of all new jobs in the United States. There are a number of big reasons to shop small. One can start around the holidays and then continue all year long. · Shopping small businesses helps give back to the community directly. According to Civic Economics, a strategic planning business, on average, 48 percent of each purchase made at independent businesses is re-circulated locally through tax money and other support. · Small business owners often strive to provide personalized, hands-on customer service.

Repeat business is key to their survival, so they want to ensure shoppers are happy. · Small businesses, since they are not beholden to corporate oversight in terms of what they sell, have greater flexibility. That allows them to offer a diverse product selection. · Small business owners often live nearby, and they're the people you see in your town, local schools, and elsewhere in the community. Many consumers are comforted to know they're supporting their neighbors, especially during the holiday season.

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More Celebrating, Less Shopping:

Time-Saving Tips For Holiday Gift-Giving

The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day are exciting, joyous, and memorable. With so much to do during that period, holiday shoppers may feel pressed for time; however, savvy celebrants know there's plenty of time to spread holiday cheer and still find the perfect gift.

Establish where to buy One way to save time during the holiday season is to decide in advance where to shop for holiday gifts. Some people are firm believers in shopping in one department store, while others hop between retailers to find the best deals. Others strictly stick to online shopping or local retailers or go the gift card route. Choosing a strategy in advance and sticking to it can make shopping less time-consuming.

Create a wish list One does not have to shop online to use popular online retail sites like Amazon to browse for popular items and save them to a

wish list. Then, with list in hand (either digitally or on paper), shoppers can purchase items at local brick-and-mortar stores.

Compare prices and get alerts With sites like PriceGrabber, Google Shopping, Shopzilla, and Pricepinx, it is easier than ever to compare prices at various retailers without having to make the trek to each and every one. Price alerts can notify shoppers when an item goes on sale.

Set up loyalty accounts Create a separate email account strictly for retailer promotions and loyalty clubs. This way, all sale information and coupon codes are sent to a single email address.

Ship directly Instead of having items shipped to your home and then repackaging them for outof-town relatives and friends, have them shipped directly to their final destination.

Weigh the costs of having the merchant wrap the presents if you feel it's necessary.

The Martin Appliance, Furniture and Water companies are wishing everyone a holiday filled with joy and happiness.

They have six locations in Brownstown, Cleona, Ephrata, Myerstown, Quarryville, and Reading.

You can visit them on the web at www.martinwater.com, www.martinsappliance.com and www.martinfurniturepa.com or call 717-859-3131, 717-733-7730 or 717-786-7373.

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Think about bulk gifts Figure out one or two gifts that would be fitting for many people on your list, and then buy them in bulk. Assembling gift baskets of bulk items can save time, as putting the baskets together will become second nature after one or two baskets.

Come to Kleen Acres Farm weekends from Friday, Nov. 22, through Saturday, Dec. 22, for your holiday shopping. Alpaca products as well as lots of local vendors are featured at the farm, 390 Blue Lane, Columbia.

Call 717-471-8634. Great gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list!

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Though stampeding crowds might not be as common as they once were on Black Friday because of the increasing popularity of internet shopping, shoppers may still face some stiff competition as they try to land great deals before the shelves empty. The following tips can help shoppers make the most of the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season: DON'T GO SHOPPING EMPTYHANDED. Shopping on Black Friday without a list can lead to excess spending on items you or your loved ones may not even need or want. Creating a shopping list in advance gives shoppers time to research the best deals and where to find them. This organized approach can increase the likelihood that shoppers will land the best deals on a day that the National Retail Federation reported brought in $6.2 billion in online sales alone in 2018. That's stiff

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competition for deals that typically have limited supplies, which only highlights the importance of shopping with a list in hand.

Play It Again Sports will again partner with Toys for Tots to collect new, unwrapped toys for those in need. As always, your quality used sports and fitness equipment is worth cash or credit towards any purchase or donate it to purchase new toys for Toys for Tots. Will Waughtel (left), store employee, and Brian Millaway, store manager, invite shoppers to stop by Play It Again Sports, 411 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, or call 717-569-1400 or visit www.playitagain sportslancaster.com ENGLE PRINTING & PUBLISHING CO., INC.

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SHOP LOCAL. Shoppers who want to venture out on Black Friday but avoid some of the crowds can skip shopping malls and big box stores in favor of local retailers.

Shopping local is a great way to keep money in your community, and local shops tend to have more unique offerings than chain stores. One-of-a-kind gifts can be a great way to show loved ones how much you appreciate them. Local shopping districts may not draw the massive crowds or produce the long checkout lines that consumers are likely to encounter at malls and shopping centers.

COMPARISON SHOP. Comparison shopping can make Black Friday even more deal-friendly.

If you're stuck in a long checkout line, use the time spent waiting for the next cashier to look for the same item online.

You might find it's less expensive somewhere else, and you can then present that price to the cashier at checkout. Many retailers are willing to match lower prices from other retailers, but you won't know

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START EARLY. The proverbial saying, "The early bird catches the worm," is especially true on Black Friday. If you want to find the best deals, you should probably avoid sleeping in on the day after Thanksgiving.

Black Friday has changed, but many of the strategies that worked in the pre-internet era can still help shoppers land the best deals today.

Gift certificates to the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre always get a standing ovation! Available in any dollar amount, gift them a show or an entire season. Dutch Apple's 2020 season is now on sale. Call 717-898-1900, order online at https://DutchApple.com, or stop by 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster.

Penn Croft Alpacas is a small, family farm devoted to breeding a friendly herd of exceptional quality alpacas for the past 11 years. Located at 477 Long Lane, Lancaster, the business partners with local craftsmen and fair trade vendors to provide beautiful alpaca products for its customers. Items include scarves, hats, mittens, gloves, socks, runners, placemats, blankets, toys, and fly ties, in addition to soft yarn and raw fiber. If you’re looking for a truly unique gift for the holidays, visit their shop.

Call ahead at 717-669-1956 for special holiday hours.

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Lancaster Archery Supply is the region’s largest supplier of archery gear for hunting, recreation, and competition. Check out and try the wide range of inventory or visit the Lancaster Archery Academy for instruction at every level of archery experience. Lancaster Archery Supply is THE archery headquarters and is located at 2195-A Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340), Lancaster. You can reach them online at www.LancasterArchery.com or call 717-394-7229. Join them for their extended sales event from Friday, Nov. 29, through Tuesday, Dec. 24.

John Ebersole (right), owner, with over 40 years of experience, and Ike Thomas, who has 10 years of experience, can provide the professional service you need to help with any need at Ebersole’s Vacuum Sales & Service, 20 Beaver Valley Pike, Willow Street. The business provides bagged and bagless, corded and cordless, residential and commercial, lightweight and heavy duty, handvacs, stickvacs, carpet cleaning machines, central vacuums, home cleaning systems, and bagless water systems.

Call 717-464-1325.

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May God's Blessing Be Yours This Christmas The Martin Family

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