TRY LOCAL's FIRST PLEASE

I  I would like to ask everyone to please consider doing your shopping with local businesses, especially those small ones.  Of course your personal budget must take priority, as well as item selection/availability, but please consider the local folks first.   What are the benefits you ask,  1. Help neighbors and friends keep their jobs, infuse money into the local economy.  You can also think "outside of the box" by looking at homemade items and or services to use as gifts or even personal use.  So please, at least consider local business before you  decide.  Your neighbor/friend will thank you!