Local shopping allows customers to have a positive impact on their community. Learn more by reading the following five benefits of local shopping!

It improves the local economy.

Buying locally keeps more money in the community. Local businesses support other local businesses, versus chain businesses, who tend to get their supplies from corporate. Chain business also tend to have store managers and employees who aren’t as personally invested in buying local. Through local shopping, you are investing in your community.

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Becoming active is a lifestyle change.

While it can be quite an adjustment, it is important to not get overwhelmed. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Even if you make some minor adjustments at first – such as taking the stairs or parking further away – you are moving in a positive direction. Take it one step at a time (pun intended!). Continue reading this blog to learn the importance of walking for your health.

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Everyday life can take its toll. Stress overcomes all of us, but it’s important to not let it get you down. Exercise and physical activity have been proven to relieve stress. Working out produces endorphins, the natural painkillers, and improves quality of sleep, which in turn reduces stress. Read this blog to learn what activities can lead to a more stress-free life.

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