Friday, November 23, 2012
The independently-owned shop on Annapolis Road has a wide range of gift ideas.
If you're looking to avoid the big malls on Saturday, the Gambrills General Store will welcome you with open arms. The store on Annapolis Road will have a special event to celebrate Small Business Saturday, and is already seeing brisk sales of many holiday gifts. The Gambrills General Store has a variety of holiday-themed items including ornaments, vintage toys, soaps and candles. Store co-owner Janet Garmen said one of the hottest sellers has been Christmas tree ornaments shaped like small animals and made out of coir, a coconut-based fiber. She also said there has been brisk sales of John Deere logo products, including caps, t-shirts and wallets. The store will celebrate Small Business Saturday with free food and music for anyone …
Just what is Small Business Saturday and why should you support it in Anne Arundel?
Big name national retailers take the spotlight on Black Friday as their deep price cuts pull in shoppers in droves. What about those mom-and-pop businesses all over Anne Arundel and beyond that are the backbone of America’s economy? Just when do they get their day? That’s basically the question that was asked back in 2010 when the concept of Small Business Saturday was born. Small Business Saturday is “a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities,” the U.S. Small Business Administration explains on its website. American Express gets the credit for founding the shopping holiday, which got its official start on Nov. 27, 2010, according to the Small Business Saturday Facebook page. Celebrating its …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Anne Arundel County. Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities. Click here to find qualifying small business locations …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
How will your finances affect your holiday spending?
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Two-thirds of respondents to a recent poll by the NPD Group said they “plan to spend about the same” as last year, while 10 percent planned to “spend more.” With the economy and job situation still in flux for many families, we want to know what families in Anne Arundel County plan to do for Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa gifts in 2012. Will you be more creative with your gifting? Where will you go to shop—locally-owned businesses or larger retailers? Use sites like Groupon, Living Social, etc.? Brave Black Friday sales? Cook or bake for family and friends? Tell us about your plans in the comments.
Monday, November 19, 2012
There are at least three local ways to get your turkey fix in a single bite.
Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time when folks sit down at a table with family and dine using fine silverware. But sometimes, you want your turkey and stuffing fix in a single bite and on the go. There are at least two local spots where you can get your turkey, cranberry sauce and other fixins all in sandwich form. To some, this is a horrifying corruption of the Thanksgiving spirit. To others—including myself—it's the greatest thing since sliced turkey. WaWa in Gambrills has brought back it's hot turkey "Gobbler" sandwich, complete with cranberry sauce and stuffing. You can also get all the ingredients in a big bowl. They are $3.99 and available through the holidays. The New Orleans Kitchen and French Market in Severn recently …
Monday, November 12, 2012
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round as well as on Veterans Day.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Although Veterans Day was Sunday, a number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women and their families on Monday by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Here's a guide to specials, taken from themilitarywallet.com—check the site for the latest deals. Two important notes: Free food Store discounts: Free activities: Do you know of other local deals? Tell us in the comments.
Friday, November 9, 2012
My Gym of Crofton will have an open house all this weekend and next.
The thumping sounds of the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears filled the room Friday at the new My Gym in Crofton, as toddlers waddled onto a trampoline and older kids checked out the zip line. The new facility on Route 3 is holding an open house this weekend and next, allowing area families to test out the array of activities available for children as young as six weeks. Franchise owner Christin Shifflett a former school teacher and fitness instructor, has been operating the Annapolis My Gym location for two-and-a-half years, and now has opened a second location. Shifflett said the idea behind My Gym is to offer one-hour sessions where kids can get exercise and learn skills like teamwork and following directions. The My Gym is set up …
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1:54 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2012
We always love shopping at the Gambrills GS. They have unique items by local crafters at reasonable prices. more ›