The Advocate wants to remind everyone that one of the best ways to keep our community healthy is to shop locally. Here are a few options.
Browsers Bookstore
Always buying and selling quality used books. Open Mon. – Sat., 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Check them out at BrowsersBookstore.com.
BullfrogMusic
Serving the musical needs of the Corvallis, Oregon community since 1989. Open Mon. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., & Sat. 12 – 4 p.m.
Online at Bullfrogmusicoregon.com.
Burst Chocolates 
A favorite local tradition since it opened in 1938. Open Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (541) 753-2864
Find them online at BurstsChocolates.com.
Clothes Tree
Representing fashion for all ages and sizes. Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat., & 12 – 5 p.m. Sun.
Online at Clothes-tree.com.
Corvallis Brewing Supply 
A home fermentation supply shop that supports enthusiasts of home fermented beer, wine, cider, cheese, sake, food, mead and wine. Open Tues. – Fri., 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., & Sun. 12 – 4 p.m.
(541) 759-1674
Shop online at Lickspigot.com.
Donna Bella
Fine Lingerie and Comfortware! Open Tues. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Find them on Facebook here.
Fingerboard Extension 
A fretted instrument and drum store catering to local residents. Open Mon, – Sat., 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(541) 752 5679
For more info, go to Fingerboardextension.com.
Five Star Sports
Providing expert advice to our customers and supporting the Corvallis athletic community. Open Mon – Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 5 :30 p.m., & Sun. 12 – 5 p.m.
(541) 754-682
Online at Fivestarsportsoregon.com.
Footwise
The shoe store where
comfort and style mix effortlessly with friendly and knowledgeable service. Open Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(541) 757-0875
Shop online at footwise.com.
Grassroots Bookstore
Your neighborhood bookstore. Open Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Find them online at Grassrootsbookstore.com.
Happy Trails Records
New and Used Vinyl, CD’s and DVD’s. A Corvallis cultural institution for more than 3 decades! Open 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Mon. – Sat., & 12 – 6 p.m. on Sun.
(541) 752-9032
On Facebook at HappyTrailsRecords.
Kaleidoscope Beads & Treasure
Beads of all sorts, and fun collectible treasures, all with a story. Unique gifts for anyone! Open 12 – 6 p.m. or by appointment. (541) 752-2323
Find them here on Facebook .
Many Hands Trading
Unique items from local artisans to those around the world! Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon – Sun.
Visit ManyHandsTrading.com to buy online.
Milk Skateboards
Skateboard goods and related nonsense in Corvallis, Oregon. Open daily 1 – 5 p.m.
Check them out at Milkskateboardstore.com.
ModPod
A little bit northwest, a little bit modern. We specialize in fun, unique clothing, gifts and home goods that you won’t find anywhere else. Open 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Mon. – Sat., & 12 – 4 p.m. on Sun.
Buy online at ModPodDecor.com.
Northern Star
The neighborhood store for all your beading, gift and jewelry needs. Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon. – Sat. & 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun.
Learn more at facebook.com/Northern-Star-214884377670.
Oregon Coffee and Tea
Coffee and tea, Oregon born, sourced worldwide. Open Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., & Sat 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(541) 752-2421
Online shopping at OregonCoffeeAndTea.com .
Peak Sports
Striving to make adventure accessible and equitable by building confidence, earning trust, and supporting the community. Open Mon. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., & Sun. 12 – 5 p.m.
(541) 754-6444
Buy online at Peaksportscorvallis.com.
Restyle
A full service floral shop that also specializes in plants, terrariums, orchids, and event work. Product offerings now include clothing, accessories, jewelry, home and more. Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon. – Sat. & 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun.
Buy online at Restylecorvallis.com.
Running Princess
Empowering girls and women to get out there and reach physical goals they never thought possible. Open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Mon.-Sat. & 12 – 4 p.m. on Sun.
Buy online at RunningPrincess.com.
Sedlak’s Shoes and Boots 
Custom Fitted Boots & Shoes in downtown Corvallis, Oregon. Open 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon. – Fri., & 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat.
(541) 752-1498
See more online at sedlaksshoes.com.
Seoul Sisters
Korean fashion & Korean beauty! Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tues. – Sat.
(541) 745-9366
And find them online at SeoulSistersKoreanBeauty.com.
The Book Bin 
A locally owned, family run bookstore since 1984. Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily.
(541) 752-0040
Find them at Bookbin.com.
The Golden Crane
Focused on thoughtfully purchasing clothing and accessories, with love for you. Open Mon. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Or shop online at TheGoldenCrane.com .
The Kid Shop
Your local stop for your kid, baby, and maternity needs. Open Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m. –
6 p.m.
(541)754-0185 – Call in orders welcome.
Find out more on Facebook.
There are many other fine local shops in town, so please let us know if we’ve missed your favorite by commenting on our Facebook page. If we get enough new entries, we’ll run a new list before Christmas Eve.
By Joanna Rosinska