Earlier this week I mentioned that it’s “Shop Local Week” in STMA. (You can read more about the value of shopping at local businesses at stmamom.com/shoplocal.)

Here are five of MY favorite places to “shop local” in St. Michael–Albertville:

Kremer’s Toy & Hobby
Kremer’s is a family-owned toy and hobby shop in Albertville that is designed to help connect customers with their passions. My family loves to shop here because we discover something new every time we visit! My kids like to play in the little play area, and I love that I can have my purchases gift-wrapped. Talk about a time saver!  kremerstoyandhobby.com

St. Michael Cinema
If you follow me on Instagram (link) you know I’m a frequent visitor to St. Michael Cinema—typically on Tuesday nights when movies are $5. 😉 I love this theatre in part because the ambiance and customer service make going to the movies feel special again. Other perks include the free(!) arcade, special events for kids, and the bar on the upper level.  stmichaelcinema.com

Dunn Brothers Coffee
Again, if you’ve seen me on Instagram, you could probably guess that Dunn Brothers in St. Michael is my favorite coffee shop in town. They’re conveniently located, have a drive thru AND a kids play area, and can boast the coziest place in town to snuggle up with a book and a latte/glass of wine in the evening.  dunnbrothers.com
Read my full review of Dunn Brothers here

D Michael B’s Resort Bar & Grill
D Michael B’s is quickly becoming my favorite place to eat in STMA. The food is always delicious, there’s lots of variety on the menu, and the relaxed atmosphere makes it a good place to take my family.  dmichaelbs.com

Techmate
To be honest, Techmate is not a place I usually want to shop. Frequently if we’re there it’s because one of our electronics is broken and we need it repaired. That said, we’ve had great customer service here and trust them to take care of our devices.  techmatemn.com
Bonus: While you’re at Techmate, you can browse the awesome selection of STMA apparel made by another local business, Knight Armour.

There are LOTS of great local businesses to choose from within St. Michael and Albertville. To give you some ideas for shopping local, check out this list on the Shop STMA website: shopstma.com/members

What local businesses do YOU love to shop? Leave a comment below.