In these strange times of COVID-19 shelter-in-place, a wonderful suggestion has circulated: continue to support your favorite small businesses even when they cannot operate as usual by buying gift certificates now, which you can redeem later. (And don’t forget your local non-profits, either!)
This had not occurred to me until it was suggested in an email, and I think it’s an amazing idea. I immediately did some sleuthing to see which of my favorite local businesses offered gift cards online (so far, it seems like Sunrise Espresso does not, but please ping me if that changes!) - think of your fave coffee shops, restaurants, salons, boutiques, and nonprofit organizations that depend on admission to operate, like the Fairbanks Children’s Museum or the UA Museum of the North. Give if you can.
And in case my little business falls into that category for you, yes, gift certificates are available for purchase 24/7 online here.
Stay safe, Fairbanks. <3