This holiday season, shopping from small businesses is more important than ever. Shopping locally benefits everyone! When you shop small, the money goes back into the community, and you’ll score some awesome products. Check out the list below for some local shopping ideas.
• Tin Bucket – “Useful, beautiful goods, created with love.” – 12 Woburn Street, Reading, MA – www.tinbucketshop.com
• Aine’s Boutique – Cute apparel and accessories with new arrivals added daily. – 662 Main Street, Reading, MA – www.ainesboutique.com
• The Jewelry Vault – “As a family run business located in the heart of North Reading, MA, we take pride in our personalized service, creative and custom designs and a large selection of quality merchandise.” – 4 Lowell Road, North Reading, MA – www.thejewelryvault.com
• Abbott Shoe – “Since 1964 Abbott Shoe Store has been a family owned and family run retail shop specializing in comfortable shoes for the whole family.” – 254 Main Street, North Reading, MA – www.abbottshoestore.com
• The Chocolate Truffle – “We are proud to partner with our local suppliers and together we are able to produce the decadent candies so many have grown to love. Our commitment to our customers and our love of candy is our secret recipe.” – 494 Main Street, Reading, MA – thechocolatetruffle.com
• Whitelam Books – “The goal of Whitelam Books is to provide the people of Reading and surrounding communities with personal, insightful service to obtain the next great book they’ll read or give as a gift. We are committed to making this world a better place now and for future generations by promoting the value of and pleasure in reading and supporting efforts that enrich life in our community.” – www.whitelambooks.com
• Everything But The Dog – “Our mission is to provide our customers with a memorable shopping experience as well as offering the best for your four-legged friends. We offer everything from holistic, all-natural dog foods, stylish beds, bowls and travel gear, to alluring toys, treats and clothing” – 2 Haven Street, Reading, MA – www.everythingbutthedog.net
• Brissonte Gifts & Home Décor – “Dedicated to inspiring a life of beauty and creativity, with a unique blend of gifts, home decor, and vintage, one-of-a-kind items.” – 157 Main Street, North Reading, MA – www.brissonte.com
• Comically Speaking – “Our unique and diversified stock of Comics, Hardcovers and Trade Paperbacks, Action Figures, Statues, CD’s, DVD’s and Video Games is always changing and ever-growing – yet our dependability and reliability remains a constant – something that will never change.” – 575 Main Street, Reading, MA – www.comicallyspeaking.com