Submissions for our annual holiday gift guide are open now through Oct 22nd. π If you make a great local product or offer a really special, giftable experience, here's how you could be on this year's Local Wishlist:

Submissions for our annual holiday gift guide are open now through Oct 22nd. π If you make a great local product or offer a really special, giftable experience, here's how you could be on this year's Local Wishlist:
Good Saturday morning from the Farmerβs Market on the Uptown Square in Independence. Itβs a beautiful day out today. #shopsmall #buylocal #farmersmarkets.
We know it's a busy time of year for local makers, but make sure you get your submissions in by Oct 22nd if you want a chance to be on this year's Local Wishlist. π Here's how to apply:
It's #BookshopDay & some great ones that St Brigid & Other Amazing Irish Women & I have been to are:
The Secret Bookshelf, Carrickfergus.
Bridge Books, Dromore.
No Alibis Bookstore, Belfast.
@chaptersbookstore.bsky.social βοΈ #ChooseBookshops & support our independent bookstores! #books #buylocal ππ
Trump says the United States doesn't need anything from Canada. I guess that means my money as well.
Back at it tomorrow for #HarvestFest 2026 at Allenholm Farm! π
55+ vendors and it's peak foliage season in the islands! π #Vermont
Live chainsaw carving demo at high noon. What more could you possibly want? πͺ΅#BuyLocal #WoodCarvings
Looking forward to settling down for a long look through this year's Local Wishlist? βοΈ We're busy collecting submissions, so if you know a local business that should be on it, send them here:
Went to No Frills Canadian celery was $4.97 , American celery was $2.99 I bought Canadian they wonβt get my money!! #BuyCanadian #BuyLocal
If you know a local business offering a really great product or experience, support them by nudging them to apply to the 2026 Local Wishlist! βοΈ There's no cost, and all the info they need is right here:
From Vera fan to Halloween costume to my helpful guide to understanding British detectives! Available on #Amazon or order thru your local #bookstore! #books #britishslang #britishdetective #linguistics #anglophile #vera #shetland #dalgleish #BritBox #Acorn #BBC #buylocal
Do you make a great local product in Nova Scotia? We'd love to see it, and maybe even feature it in our 2026 Local Wishlist. π Here's how to submit your best gift ideas:
#HappyThanksgiving to our #customers and #friends! We'll be closed for the long weekend, but you can order from our #website any time! daveshootsbookseller.com #Booksky #OldBooks #PrettyBooks #LocalHistory #NewBrunswick #BuyLocal
It's our favourite time of the year - when we start putting together the Local Wishlist! π If you're a Nova Scotia business offering great local products or experiences, submit your best gift ideas here:
π Creepy new information of the morning. Or is it the hour?!
Adios, Chipotle!
New factoids like this are all the more reason to support locally owned mom and pop businesses.
#buylocal
#supportsmallbusiness
#nosurveillance
#noChipotle
#nocreeps
The 2026 Local Wishlist launches in a few short weeks, and submissions are open now. βοΈ Here's how you can get your local product or giftable experience on the list this year:
If you make a product or offer an experience in Nova Scotia, it's FREE to apply to the 2026 Local Wishlist. π Find out more about how to participate:
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