Instead of boosting Amazon's profits, consider asking friends and family for an item or gift certificate from a small local business that might be struggling. Bookshops, restaurants, salons, independent cinemas, craft stores, arts venues, whatever you're into!

Another great way to support your favourite small local businesses is to comment on and share their social media posts, and review them online via their website, google maps, or facebook. Every little bit helps the little guys.

Here are some of our #shopLocalSEO (South Eastern Ontario) favourites. CLICK to visit their websites and find out more: