2018 December Paso Robles Magazine

LOCAL GOODS REPORT
from General Store Paso Robles
Want shopping for the holidays to
be less drudgery and more joyful?
FIVE REASONS
to shut off your computer and
Come Shop Downtown!
1. ANNA Actually, two Annas (Anna our dear first employee and
mama hen, and Anna 2 whose nickname is NOT Dodger, since the
World Series). And there’s Mairin, and Ainsley, and Rachel, Ashlynn and
Veda, and April holding down the numbers. And then Pam, whom we
lovingly call Mrs. Claus (She’s been playing Christmas music in secret
since July). These are our peeps, the ones who will personally wait on
you at General Store. We are not a call center (though we do answer
the phone). We might sell a book for a dollar or two more than Amazon.
But we are your neighbors and your daughter’s best friend and
your local business owners, and we love what we do.
2. PARKING Did you know that the City of Paso Robles and local
businesses have dedicated more than 150 parking spots away from the
most prime locations to encourage employees to leave the best spots
for you, our customers? The Employee Parking Permit Program was
intentionally launched at the beginning of the holiday season to make
it easier for you to find a spot within a block or two of the park. Go City!
3. THE WAY THE MEXICAN CHOCOLATE SOAP SMELLS
One of the best things about shopping in person is the chance to
interact with the goods you’re considering. Flip through the pages of
that cookbook about sourdough bread. Hold that linen towel in your
hand. Close your eyes and take in the gorgeous, sweet aroma of our
locally-made Mexican Chocolate, Black Currant or Cranberry Orange
soaps. Feel better?
4. PASO-ONLY GOODIES Brand new Paso Robles ornaments. Paso
Robles hats, seasonings and flour sack towels. With chickens on them.
5. MEET THE MAKERS December 1 you can taste YES cocktail
mixers with Lauren, or December 8 you can try on as many BE BLESS-
ED FLANNELS as you can pile on those sweet shoulders of yours because
she’ll be here for a trunk show! Whoo hoo!
Plus, giveaways all month long​(follow us on Instagram or Facebook
to be in the know). Open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. We promise we’ll
be worth putting on pants and shoes and shopping out in the real
world. Did we mention Kenny Loggins ​”Celebrate Me Home?”​ You
will sing along. Rules are rules.
Wishing you joy! The General Store Team
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