Green Child magazine explains that when you shop at a local-to-you business, more money stays in the community. That not only helps build community but also helps local business grow.
Web Links
10 Reasons
This site provides a good breakdown of reasons why shopping locally makes sense— from helping your community prosper to environment impact.
Shopping Fun
This is about grocery shopping and how to make it kid friendly. Grocery shopping can be a fun learning experience and this site sets out ways to engage your children in the process.
Kids Shopping
Family Fun pack takes a group of children grocery shopping to help them understand the cost of food.