Shop Small This Black Friday Weekend
Black Friday weekend is the perfect time to shop small, support local businesses, and treat yourself to something that brings joy instead of stress!
While national retailers dominate the headlines, local businesses quietly power the heart of our community.
*** SHOPPING SMALL HAS A REAL IMPACT:
(1.) Your dollars stay local
Small businesses recirculate money back into the neighborhood which helps to fund community events, support local jobs, and help your city thrive.
(2.) You get unique, high-quality experiences
Local shops don’t offer cookie-cutter products or mass-produced items. They offer passion, craftsmanship, and connection—things you can’t find in an overcrowded big-box store.
(3.) You’re supporting real people
Behind every small business is a dream, a family, a staff, and a story. Your purchase directly supports the artists, instructors, small business owners, and creative community behind Pinot’s Palette Brier Creek.
**** BONUS: SKIP THE CROWDS***
Pinot’s Palette, Brier Creek,,has tons of festive classes throughout the whole holiday weekend, and there areas many benefits to painting during this time:
-- You can a break from the crowds
-- It's a nice moment for yourself during a busy season
-- Classes are a great creative recharge after Thanksgiving
-- It's a fun outing with friends, family, or out-of-town guests
... AND while you relax with a drink in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, you’re also crossing a few things off your holiday to-do list.
*** TWO FOR THE PRICE (& effort) OF ONE ***
... Make Art AND Check Off Your Gift List
---> A Painting Is A handmade Gift They’ll Actually Love
Your painting makes a heartfelt, personalized present, which is perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, or anyone who appreciates something meaningful.
---> Gift Certificates Are An Excellent Gift For The Art-Lovers In Your Life, such as:
- Friends who “need a night out”
- Creatives of all ages
- Couples looking for a fun date idea
- That person who has everything
*** MEMORIES THAT LAST ***
You will forget what items were 40% off three weeks from now, BUT you won’t forget a laughter-filled painting night with your favorite people.
Shopping small doesn’t just feel good—it does good. And choosing experiences over crowds creates moments you’ll cherish far beyond the holiday rush.
So skip the stampedes. Step into the studio. Sip something delicious. Paint something beautiful. And support a local small business that brings creativity and connection to the Triangle community.
*** SHOP LOCAL ***
If You ARE Looking to do some local shopping and deal-grabbing, check these out:
---> Crabtree Valley Mall (Raleigh) lists several in-store deals (*Malls can be good for fashion & apparel deals, especially if you prefer to shop in-store).
* Aerie: 40 % off all leggings (Nov 13–20) and 30 % off matching cozy sets (Nov 14–20).
* Aeropostale: B1G1 free jeans (Nov 15–17) + up to 50–70% off gifts (Nov 16–18). Crabtree
---> Brier Creek Commons (Raleigh – Brier Creek) is a good pick if you’re shopping for gifts, home goods, or beauty.
* Michael’s: 70% off Christmas trees & more.
* Sephora: Up to 50% off select beauty/fragrance.
* Bath & Body Works: “Buy 3 Get 3 Free” full-size body/skin/hair-care items. Brier Creek Commons
*** NOTE: Many national retailers are starting early for 2025: for example, the article says major chains opened early access sales well ahead of Thanksgiving.
So it’s worth comparing online vs in-store, checking if the “deal” really is a low price, and maybe visiting early to snag key items.
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