Last week I posted The Twelve Shops Of Christmas • Part One. And so it only makes good sense that this week I’m going to post, The Twelve Shops Of Christmas • Part Two. This is half a dozen more cool, locally owned businesses where you can buy your Christmas gifts, chat with local owners and keep your dollars out of evil big box stores like Walmart. And again, this isn’t a definitive list of local shops, just a few of my personal favorites, there’s many more, get out there and shop small and shop local!

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The Art Garage
Owner: Jessica Ball
712 W. Main Street
Peoria
309-231-2511

MBIP Art Garage Post
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The Book Rack
Owner: Mark Schmitt
4408 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria
309-682-2666

MBIP Book Rack Post
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Emack & Bolio’s
Owners: Tim Hennessey and Jim Maxwell
4534 N. Prospect Rd.
Peoria Heights
309-682-3530
*Note: Emack & Bolio’s will be closed for their winter break from December 24th to February 12th, so you should stock up on their ice cream right now!