shopping

These shopping guides to help find local gifts this holiday are really fun to write. We have such a wealth of local businesses that you'll never have to step foot in a mall!

And now, a selection of local shops to find gifts for the brothers, fathers, husbands, boyfriends, male coworkers, and all the other men in your life. Clicking on the business name will take you to their listing in the Colorado Local First directory.

Want to find something unique and special for loved ones this holiday season? There are dozens of gift guides on the internet, but we’re offering something unique: a guide to local gift giving.

When we buy from locally owned businesses, more of that money stays in our local economy. In fact, one study in San Fransisco revealed that just a 10% shift in retail sales toward local businesses would create thousands of new jobs and $190 million in economic activity. We don’t have to spend more, just spend smarter.

We also love this article written by Colin Bane in the online Denver Fatherhood Examiner about Buy Local Week. It's his holiday goal to do all of his shopping within three blocks of his home, and without ever stepping foot in a shopping mall. The article features MHBA members 5 Green Boxes, Gaia Bistro and Pajama Baking Co., all found on Old South Pearl St.