In the current economic climate, more and more people are choosing to spend their dollars locally. According to an often cited research study, for every dollar you spend at a locally-owned business, 72 cents remains in the local economy supporting small business owners and employees.
As a locally-owned, run, and supported small business, PotomacLocal.com is proud to support other local businesses as much as possible.
We asked locally owned businesses to send us what special deals they’re offering for Black Friday. We’ve posted them here for free to show our support for local business in the Potomac Communities!
Shopping for: Wife, girlfriend, fiancé
Shop at: Touch of Gold, 202 Washington Street in Occoquan.
Deal: Touch of Gold will be offering jewelry specials Friday-Sunday including 50 percent off a selection of fine jewelry already on sale, 50 percent off Celtic/Irish sterling jewelry, 25 percent off of diamond semi-mounts, 25 percent off genuine pearls, Buy One Get One Free on Kameleon Jewel Pops with any Sterling purchase.
Why we love it: Touch of Gold offers personalized service, unique lines, and a wide variety of special order products. If you’re a TrollBeads fanatic, this is definitely the shop for you. The pink and grey color scheme and boutique feel make this Occoquan jewelry shop extra charming.
Shopping for: A best friend, girlfriend, or co-worker
Shop at: The Polka Dot Divas, 405 Mill Street in Occoquan.
Deal: A Black Friday rolling sale with a different special on select items that will rotate every two hours. Cyber Monday on Nov. 28 will feature 10 percent off everything on polkadotdivas.com.
Why we love it: Bouncing back from serious flood damage, Polka Dot Divas’ new location still offers adorable styling and wide variety of gifts never fails to produce a perfect find for your best gal-pals. Their charming and funny combinations would also be a hit in any white elephant swap.
Shopping for: Wife, girlfriend, fiancé
Shop at: Jewelry By Design 2932 Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge.
Deal: 3 Days Only: Friday, Saturday and Sunday Save on Gifts for Everyone in Your Family! 14K Gold Diamond Studs ¼ ctw $149, Silver Pearl Earrings $29, 14K Gold Diamond Ring ½ ctw $999, Gold Black Diamond Studs ½ ctw $149, Silver Cross Pendant, $199, Silver Sapphire & Diamond Pendant $149, Silver Diamond, Pendant $199. Free iPAD2 with purchase of $2,499 or more
Why we love it: JBD has a huge selection of items to choose from and its right it the heart of Prince William County’s shopping district, just off I-95.
Shopping for: Your crafty friend, sister-in-law, mommy-group buddies
Shop at: Pink Crow Designs, etsy.com/shop/pinkcrowdesigns
Deal: 10 percent off already discounted prices and free shipping using code BLACKFRIDAY10, or 10 percent off any custom order placed on Black Friday.
Why we love it: Shopping online? No lines? Count us in! Plus these unique designs are all handmade locally.
Shopping for: Your crafty friend, sister-in-law, mommy-group buddies
Shop at: Pink Crow Designs, etsy.com/shop/pinkcrowdesigns
Deal: 10 percent off already discounted prices and free shipping using code BLACKFRIDAY10, or 10 percent off any custom order placed on Black Friday.
Why we love it: Shopping online? No lines? Count us in! Plus these unique designs are all handmade locally.
Shopping for: The person on your list with everything
Shop at: Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road in Lorton.
Deal: Workshops, parties, plays, demonstrations and more, with no admission fee or requirement to buy anything. Santa will be on hand, raffles and food and carolers will be part of this full day experience, too. Events start at 9 a.m. and run to 7 p.m.
Why we love it: Instead of waiting in line at 4 a.m. alone, come out to the workhouse with the whole family and be entertained while shopping from the great works of local artists. Bonus- signing your kid up for a drama, art, or music class won’t clutter the toy room and gets them out of your hair once a week.
Shopping for: Just about anything- clothes, books, gifts, decorations
Shop at: Old Town Manassas
Deal: Just like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, you can purchase Old Town Chocolate Bars at participating shops, and if yours has the golden ticket, your child gets to escort Santa in the Old Town Christmas Parade
Why we love it: Escorting Santa. Enough said!
Shopping for: Wife, girlfriend, fiancé
Shop at: Quinn’s Goldsmith- Choose from Occoquan or Potomac Town Center at Stonebridge
Deal: This they’re giving away an iPad 2: One on Mens night Dec 14 in Occoquana and one on mens night Dec 15 at our Woodbridge location (near Wegmans), and another one Christmas Eve.
Why we love it: If you’ve got to buy jewelry anyway, you may as well win a little something for yourself, too!
Shopping for: Fun
Shop at: Wherever you want, but drop the kids off at Kids In Motion Woodbridge
Deal: Kids in Motion will offer a Black Friday fun camp for kids ages 3-12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $5-$7 per child. For more information or to sign up, visit their website at kidsnmotion.biz.
Why we love it: There’s no way the kids are going to make it from a 4 a.m. trip to Macy’s all the way to when the indie stores open….what, you don’t teach yours to deal hunt?
Shopping for: Home cleaning services
Shop at: Jazzy’s Cleaning Service
Deal: Save 30 percent off your first home cleaning service if you call before Dec. 15. Call 540-272-3438!
Why we love it: It’s holiday time and with all the parties and get-togethers you’ll want to have your place looking it’s best. Why not let Jazzy’s help?
