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Buy Nearby at my Local Hardware Store

August 1, 2017 by Chris

I did a little experiment today. I walked into my favorite local hardware store and timed how long it took someone to ask if I needed help. 2.3 seconds. Seconds!! Let me ask you this. How long does it take you to get asked in a big box store? Just sayin’.

Michigan Retailers Association has started a great campaign called Buy Nearby, and I have to admit that I don’t give my little Ace Hardware enough blog attention. It’s like the secret love child. She exists…but no one knows. Ok, I took a little dramatic turn there. Sorry.

wall of hammers

My point is that many of us–me included–shops at the big stores for our DIY supplies. I’m lucky to have a small store that can suit most of my needs. What they lack in lumber, they more than make up for in service. And I think that’s a great quality these days, eh?

Magnolia paint

While I do love the big box stores, they are 15+ minutes away from me. I need special attention in a sea silver metal thingies? Local, for sure.

shop local hardware

Something I do know? This stuff. Seriously the largest selection of it I’ve seen. Who knew??

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Ever get the feeling hardware stores aren’t for you? These projects beg to differ.

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$500 Social Media Giveaway

There is a social media contest (post an image on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) using the #ibuynearbymi hashtag with a photo of buying nearby for a chance to win a $500 Discover card during the weekend of #ibuynearby which is Oct. 7 and 8. How’s that for a mouth-full? 

Who would NOT want $500?. If you can think of someone, tell me. ‘Cause I don’t know them.

Disclaimer: I collaborated with the Michigan Retailers Association on their campaign Buy Nearby. I truly believe in the power of shopping local, so it is a campaign I stand behind! Hopefully, you can find some time to Buy Nearby too!

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

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