WASHINGTON -- If the crowds and discounts of Black Friday seem like a big box nightmare, relax, there's always tomorrow. Small Business Saturday allows holiday shoppers to feel good about supporting local businesses while checking off items on a shopping list.
Whether you're shopping for a vino fan, sweet tooth, two-wheeler, film buff, 7-inch seeker or puzzler, there's no need to leave the District of Columbia and nearby environs in Maryland and Virginia to accomplish all your holiday shopping.
Click through the slideshow for our picks for Small Business Saturday. Leave your small business suggestions in the comments.
Small Business Saturday In DC
For The Book Lover/President(01 of11)
President Barack Obama, with daughters Sasha, left, and Malia, bought fifteen children's books for family and friends today at One More Page, in Arlington, Va. Last year the First Family visited Kramerbooks & Afterwords in Dupont Circle. (credit:AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
For The Record Collector(02 of11)
D.C. has four really good record stores within one mile. Vinyl junkies rejoice at Som Records near 14th and T streets NW, Crooked Beat and Smash Records in Adams Morgan and Red Onion Records and Books in Dupont Circle. If you can't find the vinyl you're looking for at these four spots, head north to Silver Spring and spend the day in the stacks and stacks of vinyl at Joe's Record Paradise. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be46715e4b0564518c362ad" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="27" data-vars-position-in-unit="27">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57382003@N00/1075998955" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="IntangibleArts" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be46715e4b0564518c362ad" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/57382003@N00/1075998955" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="28" data-vars-position-in-unit="28">IntangibleArts</a>)
For The Furniture Collector(03 of11)
GoodWood has a rotating stock of fine, some new, some antique furniture. In addition to stocking high end seats and tables, the store also sells boutique perfume, cologne, candles, jewelry and more. It's also our pick for Best D.C. Store For Father's Day. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be46715e4b0564518c362ad" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="20" data-vars-position-in-unit="20">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11897392@N04/2694213786" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="NCinDC" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be46715e4b0564518c362ad" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11897392@N04/2694213786" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="21" data-vars-position-in-unit="21">NCinDC</a>)
For The Vino Drinker(04 of11)
Not sure what to bring to a holiday dinner? How about a good bottle of wine? We like A.M. Wine Shoppe in Adams Morgan, our pick for Best Place For Picnic Provisions and D'Vines in Columbia Heights. (credit:Brandon Wetherbee)
For The Foodie(05 of11)
Local pies, local meat, local apples, local pickles, local almost anything. Now open most days of the week, this is a great place for gift shopping and tasting under one roof. (credit:Brandon Wetherbee)
For The Two-Wheeler(06 of11)
This photo is from last spring's Seersucker Social. A gathering of well-dressed bicycle owners have become a normal weekend event in D.C. One of the shops providing both the bike and the event is the Bicycle Space in Shaw. Recent events include Night of the Bicylcing Dead and School Garden Tours. You can buy a bike anywhere. You might as well do it at a place with a community feel. (credit:Armando Gallardo)
For The Tense(07 of11)
D.C. is a stressful place. It's also full of yoga studios. Daily deals on Living Social and Groupon make it seem like there's a yoga studio on every block. Join the masses with classes at Yoga District. With locations in Dupont Circle, Bloomingdale, H St., 14th St and I St, there may actually be a yoga studio on every block. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be46715e4b0564518c362ad" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="11">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30011527@N05/4512094589" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="lululemon athletica" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be46715e4b0564518c362ad" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30011527@N05/4512094589" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="12" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">lululemon athletica</a>)
For The Dog Owner(08 of11)
Give a gift to the one friend that doesn't care how much you spent. Pamper your furry friends at Howl To The Chief in Barracks Row, our favorite pet store based around a presidential pun. (credit:Getty Images)
For The Puzzle Master(09 of11)
The place to go for the niece and nephew that you barely know. Labyrinth Games & Puzzles in Capitol Hill has child and adult appropriate games, puzzles and more of what you'd expect from a store called Labryrinth. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be46715e4b0564518c362ad" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="7">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/55256972@N00/7563575782" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="freakapotimus" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be46715e4b0564518c362ad" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/55256972@N00/7563575782" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="8">freakapotimus</a>)
For The Film Buff(10 of11)
Buy a gift certificate to a well-curated independent D.C. theater for the film buff in your house. West End Cinema also happens to have some really, really good popcorn. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be46715e4b0564518c362ad" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="4">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10506540@N07/8123407578" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="stevendepolo" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be46715e4b0564518c362ad" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10506540@N07/8123407578" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="5">stevendepolo</a>)
For The Slurper(11 of11)
No idea what to buy someone for the holiday? How about some soup? Stop into their retail store in Takoma, schedule a pick up or have it delivered to your home or office. Visit The Soupergirl site for a list of upcoming soups and more. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be46715e4b0564518c362ad" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="1">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27800719@N05/8205934842" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="dotty finlow" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be46715e4b0564518c362ad" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27800719@N05/8205934842" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="2" data-vars-position-in-unit="2">dotty finlow</a>)
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