Your Online Concierge

You want to shop local but the kids are kind of cramping your style. It would be so much easier if you could shop your favourite local boutiques without having to worry about the kids running out onto the street.

So get this: Givopoly’s fantastic online concierge service makes it easy to support hundreds of local businesses, all from the comfort of your own home.

Take the time to browse their comprehensive website by event, by budget, or even by your giftee’s personality type. For those of you who like to speed-shop at naptime, go straight to the right category and find the perfect item within moments. You’ll find all of your favourite local stores right there.

Any products on the site can be combined into a single beautiful gift, and prices are the same as in-store. The only added cost is shipping—and the flat $10 fee for delivery to anywhere from Manotick to Gatineau, Orleans to Kanata is likely less than you would have paid for downtown parking. Send items directly to the giftee, or send them all to your house so you can look brilliant as you give in person. Got a last minute emergency? Givopoly even has next-day delivery to save your bacon.

Stay home. Shop local.

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