Where is the one place you’ll find all of these?
The PA Christmas Art & Craft Show at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. It’s the only time of year that women can dress “cutesy” and get away with it. Heck I might even don something seasonal when I attend!
1st there was Black Friday. Then Cyber Monday. Last year began Small Business Saturday.
Tomorrow, Saturday November 26, is Small Business Saturday.
There are 2 different initiatives to save our locally owned businesses, The 3/50 Project & Small Business Saturday.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the cornerstones of our Nation’s promise. These businesses create two out of every three new jobs in America,” President Obama.
Ponder these facts from The 3/50 Project:
If 50% of the US population spent $50 of monthly budget at locally owned business it would generate more than $42 million annually.
For every $100 spent locally, $68 returns to the community in taxes, payroll & business expenses.
For that same $100 spent with a chain or big box store $68 drops to $43 returns to the community.
For that same $100 spent online, unless the retailer is local, $0 of the money returns to your community.
Posted in Shop Local
Tagged 3/50 Project, Eat Down the Street, Shop Local, Shop Small, Small Business Saturday
It’s post Thanksgiving. The family is still here and nerves are frayed. Time to get everyone in the Christmas Spirit and out of the house with loads of family friendly activities.
Christmas Light Displays
According to Tacky Light Tour we’ve got a few neighbors with amazing light displays! Please let me know if you come across more.
Indoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
Train Exhibits
Posted in Activities, Annville, Chambersburg, Cleona, Cumberland County, Dauphin County, Dillsburg, Elizabethtown, Fall Outdoor Activities, Family Friendly, Festivals & Fairs, Franklin County, Glen Rock, Hanover, Harrisburg, Hershey, Hummelstown, Lancaster County, Lebanon County, Lititz, Manheim, Mechanicsburg, Middletown, Paradise, Parks, Gardens & Trails, Red Lion, Shrewsbury, Strasburg, York, York County
Tagged Central PA, Chocolate House, Christmas Light Displays, Christmas Lights, Drive Thru Nativity, Light Show, Model Railroad, Nativity, Train, Train Displays, Tree Displays
So, the out of town relatives have invaded and everyone feels “cooped” up. There are a few of activities to get the family out of the house on Thanksgiving Eve & Thanksgiving Day.
A couple of ideas to keep you busy this weekend:
Posted in Activities, Adams County, Art & Museums, Arts & Crafts, Carlisle, Charity & Fundraisers, College Performing Arts, Cumberland County, Dauphin County, Dutchystyle, East Berlin, Elizabethtown, Enola, Family Friendly, Festivals & Fairs, German Traditions, Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Lebanon, Lebanon County, Live Theatre, Music & Theater, New Holland, PA Dutch, York, York County
Tagged Central PA, Charity & Fundraisers, Craft Shows, German, Theater, Art Sale, Art Classes, Beads, Gems, Alpaca, Fiber Arts, Antiques, Wagon Rides, Storytelling
