How to shop locally in Ottawa from Home

While I love to head out to shop – there is something about physically touching and seeing an item before I buy it – it’s not always possible.

My days are heavily split with school pick up times.  I leave to get my daughter at 10:15 am after her morning JK class, and stores typically don’t open until 9:30.  Then, I head to the school around 2:15 pm to get my son.

This doesn’t leave a lot of time for leisurely, solo shopping.

But it’s only the first week of December and most of the shopping for the kids is all done.  I still have a few things to get for siblings and parents though.

So, Ottawa, how can you support local shopping in Ottawa but do it while sitting at home in your pjs eating cookies? (What? Doesn’t everyone want to shop like that?)

With Givopoly, you can!

I’ve written about Givopoly, our blog advertiser, before, but this is a heavy gift giving time so their services are especially needed now.

With over a hundred local businesses on their website, Givopoly has a wide range of options for all of the people on your list.

By using Givopoly you can send the gift to your loved ones door (hint! This is the perfect website to send to your parents or relatives who live out of town and are looking for ideas on what to give you or your family!).  Or, you can have Givopoly deliver to your door so you can wrap them all up!

Another handy reason to use Givopoly? The list of baked goods and food items is lengthy.  Did your spouse suddenly suggest a few people come over to visit in two days, but you are swamped? Order from Givopoly and have brownies, tarts or brunch items delivered right to your door!

Not sure where to begin? Here are a few gifting (or keep-for-yourself) items you can order from Givopoly:

Clockwise, beginning top left:

1- Big Rig Gift Card

2- Candy Shop Treat Basket

3- Life of Pie ‘Kid’s Table’ dessert bag (perfect for holiday parties!)

4- Purple Urchin Bath/Soap products

5- Emulsify Sampler Gift

6- VersaTILE Coaster set

7- Gluten Free Maple Walnut Tart from Bez Gluten Free

Which of these items would you want to your list?

Be sure to sign up for the Givopoly newsletter, they often discounts and specials listed there, plus their Facebook and Twitter pages are kept up to date!

Make shopping locally easier than ever before with a one-stop website and Givopoly!