Shop Local Gift Guides

…why I’m building something new for East Texas. I’ve always loved the idea of shopping local. Supporting family-owned shops, artists , and hometown restaurants just feels right  — like your dollars stay close to home, circulating through the community instead of disappearing into a big corporation somewhere far away. So last year, I made a personal commitment: Be intentional. Spend local. Support East Texas businesses first. But the moment I tried to shop small, I ran into a