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1+ week, 3+ day ago (1799+ words) Looking to find some holiday gifts without the endless scrolling? Sometimes it takes looking around in person to find the perfect thing. These local shops provide so many ideas for gifts that they should help with even the most difficult person to shop for. And because they're neighborhood stores, many of them are near coffee shops, restaurants and bars that can turn any shopping trip into a lovely morning or afternoon. Here are some options for holiday shopping from across San Diego County. Art Hub: What is so distinctive about the Art Hub is that it's a building filled with small studio spaces where over a dozen local artists create art pieces and sell their products and services. 2151 Logan Ave., San Diego.instagram.com/arthubmakers Beat Box Records: Beat Box Records is a music lover's paradise. This music shop contains…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (328+ words) SAN DIEGO (KGTV) " More than 120 vendors are selling unique handmade items at the San Diego Made Holiday Market taking place this weekend at Liberty Station, highlighting women-owned businesses and local artisans. The market, now in its 13th year, features everything from wire art and floral arrangements to jewelry, clothes, cards and crafts that shoppers can't find anywhere else. "We've got a little bit of everything that you could possibly imagine," said organizer Kristin Dinnis. Hundreds of people visited Liberty Station Saturday, including Mariana Merlos, who was shopping for holiday presents. "I love to craft things. I crochet. I'm hoping to maybe be a part of it next year, but my whole family loves to make things and we want to go Christmas shopping for our friends and family," Merlos said. The market began when co-founders wanted to spread awareness of women-owned…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (716+ words) Once the turkey settles and the naps are through, the holiday shopping season begins. While big box retailers get most of the attention, there's an effort to support our neighborhood mom-and-pop shops on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Small Business Saturday is an annual push to support local, independent retailers. Across San Diego County " from North County to East County " neighborhoods give small businesses the spotlight, encouraging shoppers to spend locally and support community stores throughout the holiday season. The annual shopping day launched in 2010, backed by American Express as a response to the 2008 economic crisis, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Since then, U.S. consumers spend an estimated $223 billion at small businesses on Small Business Saturday. This year, local shops across San Diego County open their doors Nov. 29 to keep the discounts going " but with a little extra charm, creativity and…...