Looking to keep things local this holiday season? In addition to reading local (us!), eating local (check out Green-Lake-based cooklocal.com, one of our advertisers), why not buy local too?

Scott Smith from SkinLogic Skin Center (which, by the way, just rocked Best of Citysearch 2009 – they won five awards) sent word of the Green Lake Swag Bag:

We want to encourage folks to shop locally and support small businesses, and the Swag Bag offers an easy way to do that while also increasing the value of their dollar.

I’ve pulled together neighborhood businesses to create a “Swag Bag … to Keep Greenlake Growing,” full of goodies from seven Greenlake neighborhood businesses.  Participating businesses include Belle Marie Salon, Blu Water Bistro, Duke’s Chowder House, Revolutions Espresso & Bakery, Mona’s Bistro and Lounge, Turnpike Pizza, Yogalife and Skinlogic Skin Center.  Each small business donated gifts for the Swag Bag. The Swag Bag is valued at $125 and is yours free when you purchase a gift certificate of $100 or more. Act fast – there are only 100 bags!

Purchase a gift certificate for $100 or more
and receive a Swag Bag valued at $125

Awesome idea, Scott!