Shop Local: Pennybag Emporium

But now, there's a new player in the shopping world, Small Business Saturday, focused on giving the growing entrepreneurs a voice in the game. 

The Saturday following Thanksgiving don't wake up at 4 a.m. or stare at your computer, take a pleasant stroll to your local business to find unique gifts for this holiday season.

The second annual Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to asking people to "Shop Small" to help fuel the economy.

Here's a business to add to your shopping list:

Address/Phone

8600 Main St.

678-401-7637

Holiday Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store will be open Thanksgiving Day from noon to 5 p.m. to give their customers a chance to bring their families in and walk off the Turkey Dinner. Holiday Specials "Our prices are so reasonable that it's like they're on sale every day!"

What draws people to your business? "What draws people to our store is first of all service. We greet every customer with a big, 'Hello and Welcome to our store'. We strive to make our customers happy by finding just the right gift or treasure for themselves. We have a wide variety of one-of-a kind items that you can't find just anywhere. Our prices are always great for we know how the economy has affected everyone, and we want to offer some retail therapy and purchase power. Our customer base includes every age and both male and female." Why do you like being in Downtown Woodstock? "We love Downtown Woodstock for its small town atmosphere, where you make friends, not just customers. When we come to the store, it's like coming home and not to work. All of the changes to our town also give us pride when visitors stop in and we can brag about ourselves. 'It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood' is my anthem." What is the best part of being a small business owner?  "Being a small business owner is always great that it gives me the license to write my own rulebook. It allows me to offer unique gifts and services as well as engage and support the community."