Close your Amazon tab and help these local businesses — Winter is finally approaching, making the idea of cozying up with some hot chocolate and a great read sound enticing. Knowing that there’s no better company than a good book, make your shopping habits more ethical by supporting independent bookstores and authors during the gift-giving season. The independent and local…

Dishes you need from around the Bay — Now is the time to carefully consider the products you’re using, the restaurants you’re supporting, and the businesses you frequent. Money is political, and so is who you choose to support with your dollars. To support the Black Lives Matter movement, it’s imperative now more than ever to focus attention…