The holidays are quickly approaching, and we all know what that means.
The mad rush for gift giving is about to begin!
In my experience, I've come to learn that there are two types of holiday shoppers.
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First, there are the "Gifting Go-Getters".
The people who are out picking presents months in advance, and already have them wrapped by the 1st of December.
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Second, there are the "Present Procrastinators".
The people who are rushing around on Black Friday, filling their carts to the brim with anything they may find at the last minute.
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Thankfully, I happen to be the the first of the two.
If you're the second and want to know my secret, I'm about to reveal it now.
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I shop small.
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No, I don't give small gifts, or think small in my gifting. I shop local businesses!
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I finished all my Santa shopping at the Handcrafter's Fall Fair, filled with independent owners with one of a kind, unique, handcrafted goods that no one else will be gifting.
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Not only will I have the most unique gift, but I also had the upper hand of having face-to-face conversations with the makers and owners, who gave great advice on choosing the perfect gift.
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I also know that their goods are quality, because they spent their hard-earned time and money into creating the most perfect product they could.
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My favorite part of shopping small? In the words of my friend Sarah, "I avoid the Purge-like crowds of people who will do anything to get their hands on a cheap flat screen TV!"
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I had a very calm, relaxing, warm, and friendly shopping experience like no other. Which is the ultimate remedy for this stressful time of the year.
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If that sounds like your cup of tea, you have one last chance to attend these markets! Head to the Handcrafter's Holiday Tinsel & Treasures Market at the Northville Community Center on December 13th-15th.
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Some personal recommendations would be:
Simple Times Mixers, Natural Red, Country Home Creations, Green Bubble Gorgeous, Shimmering Cove Press, Nana's & Papa's Chocolates, The Great Bread Company, & Slippery Elm.
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Happy Shopping & Happy Holidays!
Photos: Emily Joanne Photography
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