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The Holidays Never Felt Smaller

This holiday, put your money into your community by shopping at small businesses in your own backyard.

Brianna Huff

Dec 12, 2016

UNC Charlotte

Elan Marketing and Events

The holidays have officially come to town. People are snuggled around warm fires, hands are wrapped around hot, rich cocoa, and we are all spending money on trinkets and gifts for our friends and family. This holiday, put your money into your community by shopping at small businesses in your own backyard.

Here are ten small businesses in Charlotte, NC that you can spend your money at while simultaneously advancing the local economy.

1. Amélie's French Bakery

Location: 2424 N. Davidson Street, Suite 102

What does it sell? Amélie’s is a French bakery and café with multiple locations in Charlotte and a new location in Atlanta, GA. Along with award-winning pastries and desserts, the bakery offers soups, tartines and sandwiches. It is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Website: http://www.ameliesfrenchbakery.com/

2. Wine Vault

Location: Shoppes At University Place, 9009 J M Keynes Dr #1

What does it sell? This wine bar and store began as a wine and cheese shop. Now you can stop by and enjoy rich wine from around the world, socialize and enjoy live music.

Website: http://www.headwino.com/

3. Pura Vida Worldy Art!

Location: 3202a North Davidson Street

What does it sell? Pura Vida Worldy Art! is a gift store and art gallery that promotes fair trade, international art and cultures.

Website:http://www.puravidaart.com

4. Not Just Coffee

Location: 224 East 7th Street

What does it sell? Not Just Coffee is dedicated to cultivating a community supportive of ethical and locally-driven business. The coffee shop offers a full spectrum of brewing opportunities – from pour overs to syphon pots to finely executed espresso beverages. Through cuppings, classes, and interactive brewing, their baristas bring the moving, breathing craft of coffee to customers in full color.

Website:http://www.notjust.coffee/

5. Magnolia Emporium

Location: 307 Lincoln Street

What does it sell? A curated home decor and gift shop located at the heart of The Gold District inside of Historic Southend.

Website: www.magnoliaemporium.com

6. Blue Hem

Location: 1750 Camden Road

What does it sell? Blue Hem offers exclusive brands, the latest styles, and a pair of jeans for any occasion.

Website:http://www.blue-hem.com/

7. Pets Want Charlotte

Location: 2324 B Distribution Street

What does it sell? Pets Want Charlotte offers pet lovers all-natural pet food that is made fresh once a month.

Website: www.PetWantsCLT.com/

8. Savory Spice

Location: 2000 South Blvd.

What does it sell? Savory Spice Shop offers high-quality herbs, spices, and seasonings at a fair price in customer-friendly quantities for spice lovers.

Website:http://www.savoryspiceshop.com/

9. Main Street Books

Location: 126 S. Main Street (Davidson, NC)

What does it sell? Main Street Books has a wonderful selection of cards, journals, books and gifts.

Website: http://www.mainstreetbooksdavidson.com/

10. Berrybrook Farm Natural Food Pantry

Location: 1257 East Blvd.

What does it sell? Berrybrook Farm Natural Food Pantry offers a wide selection of nutritional vitamins and supplements, groceries and cruelty-free health and beauty aids.

Website: http://www.berrybrookfarm.com/

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The Holidays Never Felt Smaller

This holiday, put your money into your community by shopping at small businesses in your own backyard.

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4. Not Just Coffee

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10. Berrybrook Farm Natural Food Pantry

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1. "Unlimited Freedom!"

2. "Dorm Life!"

3. "Never mind, where is my apartment?"

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6. "I don't have the brain capacity for this"

7. "Wow, college is great"

It's easier than you think.

1. Look into Housing and Dining.

2. Pay attention to campus postings.

3. Find common interest groups.

4. Join an intramural sports team.

5. Work on a cause that you care about.

6. Join a club related to your major.

7. Get an on-campus job.

8. Volunteer.

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

1. You need people to hang out with.

2. You don’t want to be stuck alone eating lunch or dinner.

3. Weekends suck without anyone to share them with.

4. College will be miserable for you.

5. Finding a roommate for the following year will be impossible.

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8. Walking around campus is just awkward.

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2. Confidence

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2. You say hello to the security guard when he or she walks by.

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4. You eat all your meals at a library cubby, not at your own house.

5. You take the quiet floors very seriously.

6. Any night you are not at the library is a special occasion.

7. You have shown up to the library hungover on more than one occasion.

8. Your friends always text you when they are going to the library because they know you will be there.

9. You have taken a nap in the library at some point.

10. You know all the cold and hot spots in the library.

11. You've seen your studying pay off.

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