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Op-Ed: A Hundred Oakland Stores Online
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Erin Kilmer Neel
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Last Updated on December, 11 2008 at 11:24 AM
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I am happy to announce that Oakland
Unwrapped! now includes over 100 places to shop with locally-owned
independent Oakland businesses online.
For those of you who want to support Oakland when you shop, please
consider supporting your locally-owned stores and artists, in the
neighborhoods, at art galleries, and at shopping fairs. And if you
want to shop online.. |
I am happy to announce that Oakland Unwrapped! now includes over 100 places to shop with locally-owned independent Oakland businesses online.
For those of you who want to support Oakland when you shop, please consider supporting your locally-owned stores and artists, in the neighborhoods, at art galleries, and at shopping fairs. And if you want to shop online -- or just get inspired by the sheer volume of wonderful things created and sold in Oakland -- please check out www.oaklandunwrapped.com
Some things you can find listed on Oakland Unwrapped:
* Kids stuff - toys and clothing
* One-of-a-kind clothing boutiques
* Fine art, photography, and art subscriptions
* Books from independent booksellers
* Fun housewares and décor items
* Tickets, memberships and subscriptions to the museum, symphony, observatory, and more
* Chocolate, Wine, and Coffee of the Month Clubs
* Tons of Oakland and activist t-shirts
* Classes for mosaics, dance, and more
* Unique jewelry in all price ranges
* Bags and purses
* Fair trade and sustainable items
It’s an inspiring collection of wonderful items, and really showcases the creativity of the human spirit when given the freedom to create.
I hope you enjoy discovering some new businesses and artists wherever you live, and have a wonderful holiday season.
How to Shop Locally-Owned and Indie in Oakland:
Neighborhoods, Events, Art Galleries
http://shopoakland.com
Online
http://oaklandunwrapped.com
How to Find Your Local, Indie Networks Wherever You Live
http://livingeconomies.org/netview/local-networks-map
http://amiba.net/find/international_index.html
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