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Small Business Saturday

Check out some of our favorites!

By Amy McCrory & Alysa Hritzik November 20, 2018


Small Business Saturday is this week and we decided to put together a list of some of our favorite Lake County small businesses! We hope you find a few to become your new favorites and show them some love this weekend.

Custom Gifts! I’m a TN girl who loves a good monogram!! From hats, towels, baby items, kid snack cups, yearly pumpkin shirts, you name it… LotsaBitsa has everything you need for the custom gift. I love everything this girl offers. And she’s local- Mount Dora! 

 

Resale Shop! Man, I love My Kid's Stuff! I always buy my kids things from here for Christmas. Last year we bought a little tikes grill and a soccer goal! I usually buy my “sit by the tree unwrapped” presents. 

 

Photos!! I am a photo freak! Brenda Anderson Photography is truly a blessing to capture our family. At every milestone. Take time for your family this year and document this stage in life. It’s worth every single penny! 



Relaxation! I love a good massage or facial like any tired momma so whenever my favorite local spa offers a deal, I buy it! Bella Toscana Spa is a hidden gem in Tavares but when you enter the front doors, you are transported to a Tuscan-themed peaceful oasis. Luxurious yet affordable services are the norm but around the holidays they offer some incredible deals! You can see all they have to offer and book your service online too. So easy! 



Holiday Traditions! Every year, to get in the Christmas spirit, I take my children to the best little holiday store around – The Peddler’s Wagon. If you haven’t visited this adorable mecca of all things décor, then run, don’t walk, to it today! Our tradition is for each child to pick out one new ornament for our tree. You can shop while sipping on mulled wine while the kids enjoy deliciously decorated cookies. Come on! This year you can shop and then go ice skating at the rink in Ferran Park too!



Dinner Party! We all have too many parties to attend and not enough time to make something gourmet. This is why I love our little Hometown Market in Eustis! You can order a meat, fruit, cheese or veggie platter that looks amazing and is overflowing with goodies. They have the freshest produce around and the friendliest employees too.



Pet Love! I don't know about you, but I like knowing that the treats and meals I give my pets are as nutritious as possible. This is why I absolutely love buying homemade treats and name brand healthy pet food from Karen's Canine Kitchen in downtown Leesburg! You can order online and have them shipped to your home or stop by her adorable shop on Main Street and stock up on toys, pet care items, treats and more. 


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