Santa Rosa Press Gazette reporters Aaron Little and Matthew Brown have taken up a challenge this holiday season to see what bargains they can find shopping locally. The challenge is to see who can find the biggest number of quality stocking stuffers for $20. Parameters include limiting recipients to 3 people, excluding gift cards, and buying only 1 item per shop. Since the aim is to shop local, chain stores are out as well. The two contestants will shop in separate areas, Little in Milton and Brown in Pace. The contest runs today through December 12 with final results running in the Milton Blitz paper, December 17. Follow along using #PressGazetteShopLocal through Instagram and Twitter. Readers are encouraged to participate as well. Post pictures of finds in local shops to Instagram along with the same hashtag, #PressGazetteShopLocal.
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