Saturday, November 24, 2012
Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.
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. Plus, as Kat Rutkin, executive director of Somerville Local First, said, "When you shop locally, it's a gift to yourself." Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help…
For lovers vintage stuff: Davis Square's flea market is launching a holiday market in Union Square.
The Davis Flea, which runs a Sunday Market in Davis Square, is hosting a holiday market in Union Square on Dec. 1 and 2 and again on Dec. 8 and 9. Here's the announcement: The Davis Flea Presents the First Annual Holiday Vintage Market Uniun Warehouse 3 Sanborn Ct. (behind The Independent restaurant) Union Square, Somerville, MA Saturday December 1, 2012, 1pm-8pm and Sunday, December 2, 2012, 10am-5pm AND Saturday December 8, 2012, 1pm-8pm and Sunday, December 9, 2012, 10am-5pm Vintage, antique and repurposed furniture, clothing, jewelry, posters, music, ephemera, collectibles and more… After a successful season as an open-air outdoor flea market this past summer and fall, The Davis Flea will continue to offer local consumers a unique …
Monday, November 19, 2012
The market will highlight local merchants for the holiday shopping season.
Somerville Local First, on organization that promotes local businesses, is hosting its first ever holiday market this year. Called "Local is for Lovers," the market will let people shop locally all in one place. The market takes place Dec. 2 at The Center for Arts at the Armory, and it will include items from local merchants and artists, along with kid-friendly music and activities. Kat Rutkin, executive director of Somerville Local First, said one fun part of the market will be a table filled with Somerville restaurants selling gift certificates. This will allow people who want to buy gift certificates for their food-loving friends the ability to purchase them all at once. Rutkin said the list of restaurants participating is not yet …
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Share your Small Business Saturday deals here.
Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses 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's important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in. 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. Of course, Somerville has a vibrant local business scene, and Somerville Local First…
Friday, November 16, 2012
How will your finances affect your holiday spending?
Two-thirds, 67 percent, 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.” That's a slight increase in consumer optimisim compared to 2011, when 64 percent of consumers said they would spend about the same and 9 percent said they would spend more. This year, 23 percent of consumers said they "plan to spend less," compared to 27 percent who responded that way in 2011. With the economy and job situation still in flux for many families, we want to know what families in the Somerville area plan to do for Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa gifts in 2012. Will you be more creative with your gifting? Use sites like Groupon, Living Social, etc? Brave Black …
Chris Orchard
9:18 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Sorry. I forgot to add the hours. Thanks, Courtney, for posting them. (Have a happy Thanksgiving, everyone). more ›