Each Thanksgiving many of us (including me) get caught up in all of the Black Friday chaos and wake up at dawn to make a mad dash to stores like Target (cheap DVD's) and J. Crew (cashmere sweaters) for holiday deals and steals. The problem with Black Friday is that it excludes many smaller, local retailers because most of them simply cannot compete with the sale prices at larger, chain stores.
To help support small business, American Express is holding Small Business Saturday on November 30 where all AmEx card holders will receive a $10 credit when they spend $10 at a participating small business. All you have to do is register your card and head out to the shops this Saturday. It's a great opportunity to save a little money and help support your local businesses.
These are the Boston area small businesses that are favorites of mine:
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