Small Shop Supporter Gifts

"It's a mom-and-pop. Mom joined the union."

'Have you been 'helping the environment by supporting local produce' again?'

Businessman sees sign in window of 'Fred's Chili Bowl' restaurant: 'Now Hiring a Bean Counter'.

Things I love about Powell River...

"Can I talk to someone who knows something?"

"It was a mom-and-pop, but we inherited it."

Let's all go to a farmer's market.

Business As Usual Bar & Grill: 'How's business? 'Don't ask!'

It's an I-O-Ewe.

Mom & Pop General Store - Going Out of Business Slowly But Surely

'We hope to invest in a few start-ups with national franchise potential.'

"Clean your specs, lady?"

Tips for a green Christmas by Indian Wild Animals.

Half time entertainment at many small clubs was a bit basic.

"I now only take orders online. Shipping is free, especially since you're my neighbor."

'Let's get one thing straight. I don't want your money, I want your respect.'

National Head Quarters - Mom & Pop Stores Incorporated

'I remember when it was a row of quaint little coffee bars and boutiques.'

'We are from the F.B.L.'

Burn It Down

'If we let this happen, soon we'll be swamped in chain stores.'

"I've reduced theft by 55%!"

Species: A single, distinct kind of plant or animal having certain distinguishing characteristics.

Acupunture Clinic opens next to a Ballon Animal shop.

"Typical! There's never anything in it for the little people."

"Come on. I always browse the Mom and Pop stores before buying online."

'We guarantee you won't get your money back.'

"Holding her purse? First time?"

One cappuccino please, and I wanted to give you this. A note. How formal. Dear small local independent coffee house ... I went to Starbucks this morning. I'm sorry. Can you ever forgive me? What if I agree to purge what I ate? The written apology is sufficient.

"Do you have anything new. . ?"

Any shohplifters with a social conscience avoids small businesses.

Frank's Butcher Shop. Ernie's Bakery. Starbux Coffee. It hasn't been the same since the candlestick maker went out of business.

What can I get you? Keep it down, please. Coffee King. For the record, Coffee King is a giant, evil corporation. Your chain is a ubiquitous capitalist death star. You spread conformity, and ruthlessly crush small, independent cafes. But by golly do I love your peppermint hot chocolates! At that point, getting whipped cream on top seems guilt-free. I feel so dirty.

We were curbside before it was cool. Lemonade.

'This is what telemedicine looks like for a small practice like ours.'