by Imani Weeks
Whenever people think about stores, they think the big names such as Target, Walmart, Forever 21, just to name a few. They never think of the little stores that we pass by everyday for the nationally known names. The local business shops is where we should be putting our attention. Shopping at local stores helps our community, makes you a community involved person. Lately there has been a boost in the support of smaller business. The Saturday after Thanksgiving is now a new annual holiday Small Business Saturday. After taking all the deals and large retail stores on Black Friday, you can spend your Saturday in your local stores.
Being in Philly, especially Center City, gives you an abundance of options for shopping. For example, there is a store at 107 S 13th St called Open House. They are located around 13th and Pine. In the actual store they have knick-knacks and things such as t-shirts, mugs, magnets, books, stuffed animals, candles, and jewelry. Another store a few doors down, located at 115 is Paper on Pine. You’re on the same street yet you get a completely different theme, a stationary. All your paper needs can be filled up in this little store. They have things such as journals, invites, planners, thank you cards, calendars, and greeting cards. You can even customize your own invitations to send out. And there are many more stores that are just as unique as those. So why limit yourself to the plain old stores that everyone knows about, try something new and exciting, there are little stores all over Philly that can fit to your every need. And don’t forget to participate this coming Small Business Saturday, the little stores are waiting!
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