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Shopping Local | Small Changes to Support Small Businesses
Some of the things I love most about Virginia are the vast expanses of rolling hills, cattle farms, the copious amounts of wineries, and the lovely towns that sprinkle the state map. To me, keeping these characteristics as a part of the state are critically important. One of the easiest ways to keep Virginia’s lovely rural ambience alive is by supporting the hundreds (if not thousands) of small businesses that keep this vibrant state alive. From supporting local orchards and restaurants to shopping from local butchers, meat markets, and farmer’s markets, there are so many ways that we can play our own part in keeping the expansive country land and small-town feel of Virginia alive.
Holiday Guide | Stocking Stuffers from Virginia’s Wine and Horse Country
Is it just me, or are Christmas stockings perhaps the best gift we can receive during the holiday season? As a kid, I was (as I’m sure most of you were too) most excited about the large, wrapped boxes. However, as I’ve grown up, it’s all of the fun, small, and thoughtful stocking stuffers that brighten the gift-giving and opening experience on my Christmas morning. Keeping in line with my sentiments I discussed in my 2023 Holiday Gift Guide about shopping and supporting small, local businesses, I think it’s even easier to be mindful about supporting small businesses when we are preparing stockings for our loved ones. Here’s a round up of some of the first-rate items in and around hunt country to add to your stockings this holiday season.
The Hunt Country Holiday Gift Guide 2023
With all of the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season, now is the perfect time to get a head-start on your holiday shopping. Personally, I like to start planning my holiday shopping in early October so that I can beat all of the last-minute shopping (and chaos!). Holiday shopping is also the perfect time to prioritize supporting small, local businesses. Fortunately, there are numerous beautiful shops in and around hunt country for all of your holiday gift purchases. Here’s a round-up of my favorite shops.