We have a very small local jeweler who Larry's known since they were kids...he makes a lot of his own jewelry and made my earrings. Instead of purchasing from a large chain of jewelers, Larry likes to go to Andress' to find things for me. Larry's son, Grady, goes there for his wife, Michelle...birthday's, Christmas, etc. It's nice to support the local folks especially if they have a really good reputation...and in this economy we know they appreciate it.
My dad always brought us candy hearts filled with Candy and supported all the holidays...we loved it and it made us feel so special...so I grew up enjoying those times...I still like those times and love giving the neighbhood munchkins hearts filled with candy.