Shopping Local

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year. We love visiting with family and friends, sharing a meal and catching up with relatives—some whom we may not have seen since last year. After the plates have been washed and the turkey put away for this weekend’s leftovers, many Americans do one more thing: go shopping.

For weeks, advertisers have publicized deals for Black Friday or Cyber Monday. These shopping holidays help consumers check off Christmas gift lists and save money at the same time. It’s fun to wake up early and go bargain hunting. While the hustle and bustle of looking for dea...