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Good Morning FXBG!

Something a little different today. We made our first-ever Shop Local Guide, and honestly, I can't wait for you to see it.

It's full of local businesses with great holiday deals and gift ideas. Our small businesses are working so hard this season, and I wanted to create something that helps you discover and support them without the overwhelm.

Check out the guide below. I also threw in this weekend's holiday events because there's a lot happening and you won't want to miss it.

Let's make this a local kind of holiday.

Your neighbor,

Dori Stewart

Poll Results: Turns Out, You'd Actually Ditch Your Phone for Dinner

Remember that DC restaurant where you check your phone at the door? We asked if something like that could work here.

The answer: A resounding yes.

63% of you said you'd definitely try it. That's nearly two out of every three neighbors ready to trade scrolling for actual conversation.

Maybe we're all a little more tired of our screens than we thought.

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WEWORK4U: A Family Business Built on Faith, Service, and Real Estate Expertise

Mia Chapman and her family-run real estate team are making home ownership less overwhelming for families across the Fredericksburg area. With a financial background and a faith-based approach, they translate the confusing world of lending into plain English while treating every client like family.

Their mission: Find it. Love it. Own it.

Learn more about WEWORK4U →

The FXBG Neighbors Holiday Shop Local Guide Is Here!

Thanks for supporting local and being part of our FXBG Neighbors community! We've curated this list of local businesses to help you shop local this season. Browse the deals and be sure to mention you found them through FXBG Neighbors when you visit.

2026 FXBG Neighbors' Choice Awards

We want to hear from you, our neighbors, about what is the latest and greatest in the FXBG area, including Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg. Whether it’s Best Restaurant, Best Doctor, or even Best Women’s Clothing Store, we want to hear what people, places, and businesses make the FXBG area so unique.

Events This Week

This section includes only the major events happening soon. Check event websites for the most current information.

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FXBG Neighbors Featured Podcast

From Empty Trailer to Thriving Bookstore in Six Months: How One Teacher Did It

English teacher Katie O'Mara shares the real story behind The Book Market FXBG, a mobile bookstore she built with her husband using her grandmother's inheritance. Learn why individualized recommendations beat algorithms, how to support indie stores while buying online, and the practical advice every aspiring entrepreneur needs to hear.

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