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Untraditional Thanksgiving Dinner

Break the Thanksgiving traditions this year and still have an amazing dinner. There are some great local restaurant in the Phoenix area that will make your dinner stand out.

This year try ordering something special for dessert like a yummy sweet potato and marshmallow fluff ice cream pie from Sweet Republic.

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Not interested in putting all the work into cooking and baking? You can order a bird with all the dressings at La Grande Orange Grocery, they also offer gluten free and vegetarian sides.

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Maybe you just want to skip the work all together. Do it! We say just stop by one of the four Chompie’s and enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal for lunch or dinner, they will be open from 6:00 am- 3:00 pm on Thanksgiving day.

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Also, support Arizona’s Local Advocacy Organization – Local First Arizona.http://www.localfirstaz.comScreen shot 2014-11-17 at 10.26.16 AM

Laboratory5 Inc is a local business based out of Tempe, Arizona – we love and support our local community! Shop Local This Holiday Season! xoxo – All of us at Lab5

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Where Can I Buy Local?

The official kick off of the holiday shopping season, Black Friday, is only a week away! Don’t rush off to a big box retailer or the mall to fight for a flat screen, instead tour your local neighborhood for great finds. The impact of buying locally this holiday season is huge! It matters.

Think that sounds like a great idea but you’re not sure where to shop? Here is a link to Local First Arizona’s Business Directory, where you many small businesses throughout Arizona.

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Happy Hunting!

Laboratory5 Inc is a local business based out of Tempe, Arizona – we love and support our local community! Shop Local This holiday Season! xoxo – All of us at Lab5

 

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Why Buy Local?

Why is buying local so important you might be asking? It greatly impacts the economy and there is evidence to prove it. Need research and proof? We found this great infographic that breaks it all down for you. So take a look and buy local!

Also, support Arizona’s Local Advocacy Organization – Local First Arizona.

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CustomMade Buying Local Infographic

Why Buying Local is Worth Every Cent Infographic by CustomMade

 

Laboratory5 Inc is a local business based out of Tempe, Arizona – we love and support our local community! Shop Local This holiday Season! xoxo – All of us at Lab5

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