Yeah, so this whole “economy going downhill and we’re all gonna be destitute in 9.4 months” is kinda scary. Scary in a way that sucks. Scary in a way that makes me wanna do something.
I’m a business owner. I never really thought I’d say that, but I have to admit, I like saying it. I try my best to make my business a professional, customer-driven company. Staying alive in the upcoming (and current) downturn in the economy (stupid) is going to be VERY important to my sanity family.
I want to start a grass-roots campaign to help support small businesses such as my own. I want to feel love from my fellow online bloggy community. I don’t mean shop in my store and only my store and spend every last “extra” dollar you have on my website. I mean support the small business online and where you live.
The small businesses are what is going to keep our economy (stupid) from hitting the crapper. Trust me - WalMart, Target, and any other Big Box stores are NOT going to go under just because you stop buying every little thing you need from them just because you can save $1.45.
Small businesses, like mine and other mom-owned web stores, will suffer and be forced out of business without your help.
I guarandamntee you that you WILL find deals and competitively-priced products from small business. Try the sites. Spend a few extra minutes online and see what’s out there.
For my Thursday 13, I give you 13 of some GREAT online stores, all of which are run by moms. You never know what you might find!
1. Good for the Kids - My beloved online store. Of course I’d be first!
2. B3 Boutique - mom-owned
3. Scrapless Creations - mom-owned
4. Super Healthy Kids - mom-owned
5. Allison Strine Designs - mom-owned Etsy store
6. My Little Monkey Boutique - mom-owned
7. Three Chickadees - moms-owned
8. I Wanted to Wonder - mom/mom-owned
9. Red Thread Confections - mom-owned DELICIOUS gourmet chocolates
10. Emily Allyn - mom-owned
11. For the Monster - mom-owned cloth diaper store
12. Mom Spit - mom-owned - I use this stuff EVERY day
13. Tees for Change - mom-owned - I LOOOOOVE her “green” shirts
I URGE you to start shopping with us small guys. It’s not only economy-friendly, it’s eco-friendly! Really!
I’ll be listing more online small businesses in later posts, so please please please spread the word to shop online with other small businesses. Even if you don’t post about it, spend a few $$ and help everyone.
Awesome idea. I think it’s great you are sharing the love. I try to shop small business when I have extra money to spend - period!
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I’ll have to check out this list later on. Thanks for sharing. Happy T13!
Excellent T13 — that’s a lot of useful info in one place. (We’re sort of neighbors on the main T13 list this time, and I wanted to drop by and say hello.)
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I will definately be checking out sites from your list.
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What a terrific TT!! Love you idea!
This was a great TT.. I need to check out those sites.. thanks so much for listing them..
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That’s a great idea. I try to shop at the small businesses around here. I kept the scrapbook supply store down the road open through Christmas anyway. I still go back for stuff. It is a little more expensive but not that much.
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This is a great post, and I look forward to checking out some of these shops. Thanks for all the great ideas!
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Thank you for this list - I can’t wait to check these out!
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