Local First Indiana’s Think Local First Holiday Guide is filled with ideas for your Holiday shopping list–and they are all from local, independent businesses in Bloomington. Bursting with 39 pages of ideas for a variety of budgets and recipients, the guide also includes a list of events happening in Local First Indiana member businesses on Plaid Friday and throughout the Holiday Season.
We asked Local First Indiana business members and a number of Bloomington residents, from students to professionals, to give us a list of their favorite gifts from local, independent businesses in Bloomington, and we created a guide that was made for Bloomington, by Bloomington.
We also asked our business members to give us a list of the items they are most excited about on their shelves for the holidays this year. Some are best sellers and some are simply favorites of the owner. I can guarantee that some of these items will be your new favorites, too. From DIY Spice Mixes to locally made beers and wines, cheese, BBQ Sauce, and flavored honeys, the Food and Beverage section offers great ideas for the Foodies on your list. There is a section for Entertainment and Experiential Gifts, like dance lessons, live music, or theater productions. The retail list is the most extensive, with ideas that range from stocking stuffers for bicycle or music lovers to handmade art, and carefully selected toys and books. We also have a great list of Charitable Donations for those who would rather not receive physical gifts but love contributing to the improvement of our community. For those who would love some environmentally friendly ideas, Jacqui Bauer provided us with a great sustainable gift list. For those who like to keep it simple, we also included a new section–a list of Gift Cards and Gift Certificates.
Best of all, this list reflects a growing desire to keep things local. All items on our list are sold in locally owned, independent businesses in Bloomington, and includes many items that were made right here in Bloomington and in Indiana. Every item that you buy in a locally owned, independent business makes a difference for the business you bought it from and for our town. Keep your money local and you will have a Holiday Season you can be proud of!
Originally posted on the Local First Indiana website »