From the Giving Earth and From Scratch ~ Old World Baked Goods

Welcome to the Good Food & Earth Blog! As residents of Ashland, Ohio we strive to be as sustainable as possible. Operating the Giving Earth in downtown Ashland and a small Ohio Cottage kitchen from our home has allowed us to encourage the community to grow together as a whole. We practice a 'Do No Harm' motto, in all that we do. We ask that you CoExist on our blog and refrain from the three P's; Prejudice of any kind, Preaching of any religion and the use of any Politics. We are all children of this universe, living together.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Support Local this Holiday Season ~ Give the gift that keeps giving


When you shop local Mom & Pop places for your holiday gifts, your support is felt around!  You not only help support the local folks you just purchased from, but the tax revenue collected and paid also goes back into the community where your items were purchased.  If the items you purchased locally were hand made, even better!  This means you're supporting U.S.A. and local state made goods!  Profits made from your purchases then stay in your community.  You can feel proud that you did the right thing by supporting small and independent businesses.  You helped the community as a whole.  You've made a difference!

We've compiled some local businesses & ideas for the holiday season.  Whether you are gift giving, hosting a dinner or attending a party, you'll find something for everyone at the places listed below.

Looking for soy candles in all sorts of festive scents or natural and wonderful hand soaps?  Look no further than CCF Naturals.  CCF Naturals offers a variety of scented and unscented soy candles in all sorts of shapes and sizes.  Prices are very reasonable and candles can make the perfect stocking stuffer!  CCF Naturals also has some amazing handmade soaps!  Try their oatmeal soap for ultra sensitive skin.  If your hands are extra dirty then try the pumice & tea tree soap!  CCF Naturals is a home based business and offers an online shop.  Delivery arrangements can be made for local folks and anyone else can pick up their order.  Please visit CCF Naturals online at:  http://www.CcfNaturals.com

If you know of a gal or special someone that loves to bake, make candies and cakes and spend time in the kitchen, then look no further!  Hiller's Country Market is the place to be.  This little and independently owned market is perfect.  Hiller's Country Market offers a nice variety of bulk sugars, flours, candies, chocolates and other goodies.  You'll find a freezer full of fresh meat that is free of antibiotics and growth hormones.  What ever spice it is you are seeking, there is a chance that you'll find it here.  You'll also discover a wide variety of chocolate & candy molds, coatings and flavors!  If you need something to decorate a cake, they have that too!  Please visit Hiller's Country Market online at: http://www.HillersCountryMarket.com

You can never go wrong with kids & teenagers by giving them the gift of Pizza!  Dor-Lo Pizza in Ashland has some of the best bread sticks and thin crust pizza! They've been around for over 30 years!  Try a gift certificate for that hard to buy for teenager!  This allows them to get pizza for all their friends next time they have a gathering or want to go out after a game.  You can visit Dor-Lo Pizza online at:  http://www.DorloPizza.com

Gift baskets full of stone baked artisan breads, old fashioned fudge and other sweet treats make the perfect gift for anyone!  From Scratch ~ Old World Baked Goods offers a variety of artisan breads, cookies, muffins, biscuits, fudge and more!  They even offer entirely free delivery to Ashland city residents!  Be the host with the most this holiday season!  Bring decadent delights to the dinner table or view their mini loaves and other small treats for stocking stuffers.  Gift baskets can be delivered anywhere in Ashland & Wayne county.  Visit From Scratch online at the Giving Earth:  http://www.GivingEarth.com

Know someone that needs a few repairs done on their vehicle?  How about a special paint job from Custom Ohio Auto Body!  This place offers extreme professionalism!  Over 25 years experience in body restoration, custom paint, fabrication, welding and perfectionism.  Custom Ohio Auto Body offers a personal experience.  They are willing to work with those who are having financial hardship. Never an unsatisfied client in all the years they have been repairing and customizing vehicles! Visit Custom Ohio Auto Body online at:  http://www.CustomOhio.com

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