tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post3682196639303417770..comments2022-12-13T22:17:50.672-05:00Comments on Storibook Designs Open Studio: Homemade Holidays & Fabulous Giveaway!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11876264661747248799noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-81263358042758165772010-12-19T07:08:36.159-05:002010-12-19T07:08:36.159-05:00other than the obvious money being in economy, and...other than the obvious money being in economy, and economical benefits, I love to support them, because it gives me pride knowing I am using a locally produced item.<br />diarygirl at live dot com<br />shahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-74452781854290070562010-12-18T13:02:57.254-05:002010-12-18T13:02:57.254-05:00I love knowing the money stays in my community. I...I love knowing the money stays in my community. I love supporting someone's dream of having a business and supporting their creativity.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11817101229921181958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-29831525174760718902010-12-18T11:19:46.181-05:002010-12-18T11:19:46.181-05:00I shop local because I LIVE local. I want MY money...I shop local because I LIVE local. I want MY money to improve MY community and MY schools. I would much rather MY money go to helping the local community grow stronger. (sorry, you got me on my soapbox!) Thank you for the giveaway and I am SOooooo checking out those links! xoxoxoJacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07346696791515719450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-31631202450938877982010-12-18T10:35:27.220-05:002010-12-18T10:35:27.220-05:00I love supporting small businesses because they re...I love supporting small businesses because they really know the products and walk you through all your options, listen to you etc etc. They have a passion for what they're selling.<br /><br />WillardCORAL@yahoo.comAliceinWoodlandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190659193616674408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-87209688446188419612010-12-18T10:31:59.165-05:002010-12-18T10:31:59.165-05:00I have been trying so hard this year to shop local...I have been trying so hard this year to shop local or make our own gifts (hard living in a VERY small town.) But I do appreciate greatly things that are handmade and so much more beautiful! I would love to support those artists! Thanks so much for the chance - I would love to gift any of these prizes (maybe even to myself! ;)) he he.<br />(my email is in my profile also)Ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692752186001521672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-59259765151827748942010-12-18T10:13:08.463-05:002010-12-18T10:13:08.463-05:00I'd much rather support local businesses becau...I'd much rather support local businesses because when you shop local, you develop relationships and friendships with them and I want those people to keep their jobs and enjoy their livelihood.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14725911671205719019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-29367361856295852172010-12-18T09:50:17.675-05:002010-12-18T09:50:17.675-05:00Thank you for the give away contest! It is a great...Thank you for the give away contest! It is a great idea! <br /><br />I like to support local business because it is one way I can humanize my life. <br /><br />When I go to big box stores, all the human beings whose labor contributed to the product are erased. Whose body mined the ore for the metal? Whose hands assembled the product in the factory? What is the story of the customs inspector at the dock? What is the name of the worker who puts it on the shelf? <br /><br />Can we calculate how much we loose of life in the guise of getting a "better deal"? <br /><br />I want to spend my money in support of a life where we still interact as person to person. I want products that display human expression and artistry. <br /><br />Today it is easy to mistake spiritual yearnings for material ones. I conflate wanting to be more with wanting to have more.<br /><br />Local artisans and small business are "walking the walk." They are living and working among us, refusing to divorce human expression from the objects of everyday. <br /><br />The main irony is that many of the people who chose to buy such goods for themselves may be making their living from the same products or companies that threaten local businesses and crafts people. <br /><br />Eve Young, Somerville, MA<br />eve.young@gmail.comEvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14972347289798771735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-55488287185837458662010-12-18T08:39:22.751-05:002010-12-18T08:39:22.751-05:00I love to support small business because I know th...I love to support small business because I know that it benefits people in my community. I also love how much more personal the experience is; I don't feel like just another customer. I work for a local small business and always make sure I'm doing my best to make everyone feel welcome and recognized.<br />ksweetser at gmail.comKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15738670150924320586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-53759132220920720252010-12-17T23:51:44.777-05:002010-12-17T23:51:44.777-05:00I live in a somewhat rural area and depend on the ...I live in a somewhat rural area and depend on the small local businesses. I could drive 15 minutes more to the big box stores but the friendly faces and extra services that you get locally are worth the little bit extra you have to pay.<br />Pam<br />pjm9838@fbcom.netPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881129187302618311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-68264298413128598772010-12-17T21:21:29.560-05:002010-12-17T21:21:29.560-05:00I like to support local businesses, because I am a...I like to support local businesses, because I am also a local business. I will gladly pay a couple of dollars more or my decision is made easier if I know it is going to someone who will benefit locally and keep the money in our area. I also live in an area where there is a whole street of local busniesses, and this is the best time of year to go down there and shop, because they have all kinds of christmas events going on. Chrystal_y@hotmail.comChrystalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-34364077982325895172010-12-17T18:40:55.681-05:002010-12-17T18:40:55.681-05:00I like to support local business because of the pe...I like to support local business because of the personal interaction and community involvement that occurs. Purchasing from local businesses and artists gives me a feeling of being connected to something.<br />Thanks for sharing this nice giveaway!<br />Karrita<br />mymothersgardens@gmail.comMy Mother's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650111954885067729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-19864082301535730002010-12-17T15:29:02.166-05:002010-12-17T15:29:02.166-05:00I support local business, cuz I sure hate driving ...I support local business, cuz I sure hate driving through the town and seeing empty storfronts, just did a quick bit of shopping at the local mens store, quick and easy with out the hassle of the mallSue Sifakisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-28207309396826444912010-12-17T11:21:40.666-05:002010-12-17T11:21:40.666-05:00I support local for many reasons:
1) environmenta...I support local for many reasons: <br />1) environmental: sticking to locally made cuts down on<br />Packaging waste, shipping etc. <br />2) handmade is so much better than store-bought :)<br />3) supporting local supports the community<br /><br />As a crafter myself, I love it when someone buys something that's perfect for their lived one it just makes my day! Warm local fuzzies!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951064983692253023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-60019449184736934992010-12-17T09:38:49.592-05:002010-12-17T09:38:49.592-05:00Sarah, what a great idea for a give-away, and with...Sarah, what a great idea for a give-away, and with a great purpose. <br /><br />I am fortunate to live in a place that has an abundance of small business, many of which feature and support the work of local artists/craftspeople. Being in business myself, I make it a point to buy from them as often as possible. I bought a pottery coffee mug just yesterday for Mom's Christmas present at an art gallery I hadn't been to before, in an old schoolhouse. <br /><br />I love shopping local and supporting and getting to know my fellow small business owners. <br /><br />nancy at pinehousedrapery dot comNancy Lettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181780512702116532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-14461860494999384432010-12-16T20:44:19.593-05:002010-12-16T20:44:19.593-05:00oops.... I forgot to enter my email address:
gol...oops.... I forgot to enter my email address:<br /><br />goldeglo<br /><br />at<br /><br />gmail<br /><br />.<br /><br />com<br /><br />Or you can find me in my shop: Lolailo.etsy.comGlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501397208701502103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-78846793616037340062010-12-16T20:42:42.012-05:002010-12-16T20:42:42.012-05:00I love local businesses. I like to see the faces ...I love local businesses. I like to see the faces behind what I eat and buyGlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501397208701502103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-45292946541309992272010-12-16T19:38:53.239-05:002010-12-16T19:38:53.239-05:00I'm entering your giveaway, and I love to supp...I'm entering your giveaway, and I love to support small businesses because they are the backbone of America! You can find so many wonderful, better made, high quality and unique items from small business owners, especially those that sell handmade items. :o) Samll business owners understand going the extra mile for their customers, and that is so wonderful!<br /><br />Sandie <br />zaftig2k at yahoo dot com<br />http://zaftigdelights.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02350202490194467988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-54579184952935382972010-12-16T17:40:16.002-05:002010-12-16T17:40:16.002-05:00Supporting local businesses is crucial for our eco...Supporting local businesses is crucial for our economy - they employ the vast majority of people in our country. Besides, it's great to know where your food comes from, who made your bracelet and who knitted your hat. You're helping others and getting a quality product. How can that be beat?!Jen Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02153008321465375620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-72847453799595142542010-12-16T17:25:44.335-05:002010-12-16T17:25:44.335-05:00I love your comments and fantastic reasons for &qu...I love your comments and fantastic reasons for "shopping with and supporting small business". I hope you'll share this post with your friends so we can hear from more like-minded supporters and give more folks a chance to win!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11876264661747248799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-34552480188953281142010-12-16T12:36:41.165-05:002010-12-16T12:36:41.165-05:00I enjoy supporting small businesses, especially th...I enjoy supporting small businesses, especially the ones offering handmade and vintage, because the items are usually unique and there is a personal touch with service. <br />gourddust@gmail.comMidnightcoilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094784605434219222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-43431235501188639252010-12-16T11:28:33.890-05:002010-12-16T11:28:33.890-05:00I love supporting handmade artists because they ar...I love supporting handmade artists because they are creating from a passion for their artform. There are so many talented people out there, and an amazing array of goods! Thanks for showcasing some wonderful items! <br />Jaci<br />jbvl.wollenberg@yahoo.comJacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10724558410726682919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-56092549283525501542010-12-16T02:18:57.493-05:002010-12-16T02:18:57.493-05:00There are some really fantastic local businesses i...There are some really fantastic local businesses in my current town, and I love shopping at them and seeing the individuals who have put their souls into the business being directly rewarded by the patronage of the local community. It's very satisfying, and I'm inspired by the number of talented individuals who run their own businesses, so why wouldn't I want to support them? <br /><br />My email address is in my profile. Thanks so much for the giveaway!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865524895884078004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142151248682008403.post-61388618443845893772010-12-15T21:07:40.575-05:002010-12-15T21:07:40.575-05:00I'd much rather pay a few more dollars to supp...I'd much rather pay a few more dollars to support a local business rather than a faceless, nameless big box store. I assume a local business is making an investment in their community--I see that first hand now that my oldest son is on sports teams. SO I feel like we should support them as they support us. It is true--sometimes it's a bit harder with kids in tow than going to a mall, but you also get better service and less crowds. And I love me some online shopping so bring it, local businesses! Thanks for the contest!muffintopmommyhttp://muffintopmommy.comnoreply@blogger.com