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Shop Local: Easter Basket Edition

By Beth Bell, Publisher April 7, 2020

The Easter Bunny is hopping through Roanoke this Saturday night!  If you are worried that you can't get what you need to make a great basket for the little ones, think again! Many local businesses are ready to be your personal shopper, offer curbside pickup and delivery.  You'll have a fun basket and be supporting local businesses at the same time. 

Glazed Bisque It is open for Pottery-To-Go, painted pottery drop offs and pick ups Tues - Thurs 12-4 p.m. and Sat 10 am -12 pm.  Pottery painting kits are a great stress reliever and great for all ages! Call Pam at if you need assistance with an order or different shopping hours.  540-985-4567


Chocolatepaper has everything you need to fill a basket! Books, candy, gifts- even butterbeer for your little wizards. They are open for curbside pick up and delivery.




Kids Square has great activity kits and Easter baskets for curbside pickup full of items from their museum store. $15.00 for baskets, (curbside only). $10 for kits ($18 if shipped). Please email your phone number and order to kitsforkids@kidssquare.org



Check out this super cute Unicorn themed basket by Couture Unicorn.  I bet we know some moms who would even enjoy this one! 


Salem Red Sox. Do you have a baseball lover in the family? Support the Salem Red Sox by purchasing something from their store, like a Kid's Club (a deal!) or these fun bobble head packages. Salem Red Sox Store





SoulBodyConnect Buy Qoya (dance) sessions for your tween and teen! Learn more about these new virtual offerings by Soul Body Connect



Shop online for books from local book store Book No Further



Song Sisters Online Singer/Songwriting Program Purchase music or singing lessons from Anderson Music Therapy


We hope this has helped you figure out what to do for your kiddos this weekend while supporting small businesses!