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Black Friday is the biggest and the craziest shopping day of the year, but with inventories low this year at most big box stores, you might have more luck at some of our local shops. Small Business Saturday is the shopping day after Black Friday and doing your shopping at small businesses can have a big impact on local communities. By keeping your money local, you’re not only helping local business thrive, you’re keeping our community vibrant and helping our planet by using less gas and logistics. The benefits are all around! Plus, everyone knows when you shop small, you usually get more unique gifts. If you’re on the hunt for gifts this holiday season, here are our choices for local stores you can check out on Small Business Saturday here in Bethesda. Red Orchard – Less than ten minutes from your apartment is the home decor and gift store Red Orchard has been in business for over 15 years. They carefully curate unique gifts like colorful vases and drinking glasses to handmade slingshots and hedgehog toothpick holders. Open every day from Monday through Sunday from 12pm-5pm, they’ve made shopping easy for your this seasoned with their curated GIft Guides on their website. You can also utilize their personal shopper services! Red Orchard 10253 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814