
Small Business Saturday may be held in November, but patronizing small businesses pays dividends year-round. When our real estate agents want to "think global, shop local," they head for these incredible stores and markets around Baltimore homes for sale.
- Baltimore in a Box - 857 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD 21211
Say it loud and proud! Products from Baltimore in a Box proclaim Charm City to be a wonderful place to live. The shop, located right down the street from Hampden homes for sale, features a creative depiction of Maryland's flag on its storefront. Choose five, seven, or 10 Baltimore-centric items to include in your gift box. Premium options include Jimmy's Seafood crab cakes, Route One apparel, and Baltimore Monopoly. Hours are noon - 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, with prearranged curbside pickup available on Monday and Tuesday.
- A Day in June - 2007 Fleet St., Baltimore, MD 21231
Don't be fooled by the name. You can shop at A Day in June anytime during the year. Housed in a charming building near Fells Point homes for sale, A Day in June offers a carefully curated collection of vintage clothing, furniture, and home decor, with an emphasis on sustainable goods. Inventory changes constantly, with something new to discover on each visit. A Day in June is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- RoofTop Hot - 339 S. Conkling St., Baltimore, MD 21224
RoofTop Hot bills itself as "Your Market for Life," fulfilling the multiple interpretations of those words. This woman-owned small business, which literally originated on a rooftop, has been a pioneer in promoting a sustainable and organic food supply. RoofTop's community-supported agriculture (CSA) model allows customers to purchase weekly produce shares, and their composting service benefits other local growers. Delivery is available for a $3 charge with no minimum order. Hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday.
- E.C. Pops - 3709 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Popcorn's tasty crunch provides a satisfying solution for the universal urge to snack. With more than 50 gourmet flavors in their repertoire, E.C. Pops has something for everyone's taste buds. Their 6,000+-square-foot flagship store, only minutes from Ellicott City homes for sale, features flavors such as Old Bay White Cheddar, Cinnamon Bun, and Churro kettle corn in bags of three, nine, or 12 cups. E.C. Pops is open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily except Monday, when doors close at 6 p.m.
- Mount Royal Soaps - 2740 A Huntingdon Ave., Baltimore, MD 21211
Everyone deserves a little pampering in their life, and Mount Royal Soaps is here for it. Co-founders Matt, Pat, and Sam funneled their energy into soap-making as a positive way to pave their road to recovery from substance abuse. Thanks to the popularity of their small-batch artisan skin and body care products, Mount Royal Soaps has grown to include a staff of 11 associates. Hours are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday.
- Greedy Reads - 320 W. 29th St., Baltimore, MD 21211
Are you resisting the call of e-readers because you still love the feel of an actual book in your hands? You'll be in seventh heaven with a visit to Greedy Reads and their shelves filled with current releases and hundreds in titles in a comprehensive range of genres. Meet and mingle with authors and fellow bookworms at cruises, book clubs, and other events. Greedy Reads is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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