08/31/2026
THIS IS NOT A REAL ESTATE POST — AND THIS IS NOT A PAID ADVERTISEMENT.
This is simply a reminder of how important it is to shop local whenever we can.
That means supporting our farmers markets, locally owned restaurants, family businesses, and even larger companies like BareBones WorkWear that choose to operate a storefront and employ people right here in our community.
Over the years, I’ve watched far too many businesses in our area close their doors because they couldn’t compete with big-box retailers and Amazon. Online shopping may be convenient, but we’re also beginning to see what we lose when our local stores disappear.
There is real value in being able to walk into a store, hold something in your hands, feel the material, try it on, ask questions, and leave with exactly what you need. Once those stores are gone, they’re incredibly difficult to bring back.
Could I purchase these same shirts online? Absolutely.
But I choose to purchase them here in my hometown because I want businesses like BareBones to remain successful, keep local people employed, and continue serving our community.