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16 ways to shop local this year

Buy from locally-owned businesses this year and keep dollars and jobs in the neighborhood.

Here’s a simple list of local gift options that I could think of… Post any suggestions in the comments.

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1. A bottle of wine from Union Market, Metzger, Urban Farmhouse, Dutch & Co., or C’est La Vin.
2. Holiday cards from Carrington House Press
3. A gift certificate for Sukha Yoga classes or a massage from Restore PT
4. A gift certificate for any of the local restaurants, bakeries, or chocolatiers!
5. Books! Union Market carries Kitty Snow’s great little books, the gift shop at The Valentine has a ton of good books.

   SEE ALSO: A slightly dated but still pretty good list of books about RVA –>

6. A headlight or other bicycle gear from Cyclus
7. Tickets for a Richmond Rides Bike Tour, a Valentine walking tour, or Real Richmond Food Tour
8. Something delicious from Chocolates by Kelly
9. Bumble and Bumble hair products, gift boxes, styling brushes, or a gift certificate from Seven Hills Studio
10. Local art from Schindler Gallery
11. Something awesome from ERA Vintage
12. A coffee cup from Proper Pie
13. A growler from Union Market or Shine Craft
14. A local t-shirt from Alamo BBQ, Cyclus, Metzger, Robinson Theater, WPA Bakery, Stroops, or Armstrong Cycling.
15. A cornhole set or porch swing from Nehemiah’s Workshop
16. A book, sticker, or shirt from the St. John’s gift shop