Shop Until You Drop

This may surprise some of my friends out there, but I'm not a huge fan of shopping. I'm not. I don't like the crowds and I don't like trying to drive all over the world trying to find the best deal. If I'm going shopping it's because I have something specific in mind to purchase.

However! There are a few shops that are local to Monroe that I swear by. This month with Tell me about your town, we're talking all about local shops. Perfect for the holidays, and if you ever come visit, I promise we really can shop until we drop if that's what you're in to.

Linking up with Amanda for Tell Me About Your Town.

You know the "Shop Local" campaign that's out there lately? The idea is to shop in the small local shops to support local businesses. These are everywhere in Monroe. As you walk the streets of downtown you see the "shop local" sign in most of the windows. It's even better with the whole city decorated for Christmas! I seriously love the small town feel of the town I live in. It's just so freaking adorable.

Downtown Square

The Magnolias

This cute little shop has so many adorable clothes! From kids clothes to plus size women's clothes! They're affordable too and with such great quality. I love finding little shops like this. You can tell the owners really care about their designs. When we were walking through the town recently, Zander had to poke his head in the window and said, "Mommy! There's a cool shirt in there you would like!" Thanks, kid. haha.

Rinse. 

Don't want the overly priced / overly sold stuff you find in bath & body works? Check out Rinse! Everything in this shop is made by hand. It's not just soaps either. There's lip balms, essential oils, and healing therapy scents. My favorite purchase? The body scrubs. Seriously. Their sugar scrubs are SO much better than anything from Bath & Body Works! 

Lollipops Children's Boutique

The picture wasn't that great, but Lollipops is to the left of Amici's (really great pizza place btw!) Lollipops has the cutest kids clothes EVER! Once again, all hand made and all carefully crafted.  LOVE it! 

So where would you shop in your town? Do you have any local shops like these? Be sure to link up with Amanda and share! Or just stop on by to see me and we can have a blast!