You’ve got your gift list in hand—grandma, kids, lover, Tahoe lover, maybe even your pup—and you’re ready to shop for holiday gifts. Where to start? Major online retailers hold a certain sway, but you know what? Shopping big-box kinda leaves us feeling a little empty inside. A better solution? Shop local for the good of the community, the planet, and for the festive experience. Here are our favorite reasons you should shop local in Tahoe Truckee this holiday season.