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Shopping Online . . . in Windsor?

Shopping online. We've all done it. bought burgers from Omaha Steaks and books from Amazon, but have you ever shopped online locally? Did you even know you could?

Online local shopping is picking up in popularity. It entails making online purchases from stores in your own town or local area. Sound lazy? Okay, it could be construed that way, but really shopping online locally is a way to support your local shopkeepers while enjoying the convenience of the internet.

How many stores right here in Windsor have websites? There are tons! Retailers, restaurants, service businesses; it's amazing what you can find locally online! Here are a just a few examples:

1. The Beanery Bistro www.thebeanerybistro.com
2. Bill Selig Jewelers www.BillSeligJewelers.com
3. Therapeutic Solutions www.TheraSolutions.com
4. Creative Fibers www.CreativeFibersonline.com

These stores are well known in town. They are reputable, carry high quality merchandise and offer excellent customer service. You can visit them, certainly! But what if you want to shop in the middle of the night when the kids are sleeping? They can't stay open all night but you can browse on your own schedule online. Shop at your leisure and give them a call in the morning with any questions or to place your order.

There are also stores right here in Windsor that run full-blown ecommerce websites. You can go online and place your order any time of day or night and have your goods delivered to your door. Some have storefronts where you can shop in person, and some are online-only shops. I bet you didn't know there were so many internet entrepreneurs right here in Windsor! Here are a few you won't want to miss! See the ull list of ecommerce shops in Windsor

1. Eclecticwonders.com heirloom silverplate gifts and jewelry
2. PaulaWalla.com the exotic for every day
3. ShoptheWaterCloset.com bath and body products and much more
4. SpruceDesigns.com permanent botanicals

One great benefit to shopping online locally is often free delivery or the ability to pick up your purchase and avoid the shipping costs usually associated with online shopping. Plus you'll get personal service that many online businesses just can give you. You'll soon find yourself on a first name basis with your local on and offline shopkeepers!

Support your local online shops!

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