06 Sep
2010

Shopping locally can save you money. When you shop locally, you are often not paying extra in order to have items shipped to you. As well, when you shop locally, you are often dealing with small businesses who are willing to offer good deals to keep your business. Here’s how you can save:

1) Check out a local drive-in theater to save money on movies. An independent theater, such as a drive-in, often costs a fraction of the big box office, but often plays the same movies. Check out your newspaper for free local screenings, too.

2) Check out sales on local stores. Local stores often have great sales. Become a regular customer at a few favorite local stores and sign up for free email newsletters to be alerted to upcoming sales. Some local stores will even call you when an item you want goes on sale.

3) Check out local farms. Local farms and farmer’s markets are a great way to save money on groceries and produce. The short drive can save you dramatically on your food costs.

4) Sign up for a local newsletter from your municipality or chamber of commerce. This is often a great way to learn about new businesses, going-out-of-business sales and special events and promotions, since many small local businesses use the local city or chamber or commerce to market themselves.