Mrs Mo's Shopping Local Guide: Shop Local in East Windsor and Win Prizes!

From now until March 15th, participating businesses in East Windsor NJ are encouraging residents to shop local.

By doing so, patrons can enter a chance to win prizes. For more information click the image at the left.

If you have a "shop local" event in your town, please contact Mrs Mo with details.

Mrs Mo's Shopping Local Guide: Valentine ideas from Etsy

Some of the most unique and exquisite gifts are hand-crafted by people from around the world and I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of Jersey's finest artisans.

For Valentine's Day, consider supporting someone local and shop on Etsy.com: a marketplace for homemade, hand-crafted and vintage items.

You'll notice a theme: red and hearts. But some items had other significance like the figure-8 earrings which resembles the infinity symbol of eternity. Or the hand-etched bangle bracelet to display your significant other's name or your children or grandchildren. The leather cuff with the "true heart" Celtic symbol is a great idea for a man and the "Be Mine" pendant and pink initial bracelet are great ideas for kids.