As many of you know by now, I LOVE to shop. I will also shop anywhere. Obviously, this (of course) also includes online shopping. Seriously, I don’t even remember how I wasted time at work/school before online shopping existed in the world. What’s even better to me, is if I can shop local online, which is why I love Shopcastr.com.

This Toronto-based website allows online shoppers to browse through and discover new shops (and neighbourhoods!) and their unique goods that can be purchased in-store or online.

For example, last Friday I was doing a little “window shopping” (via my computer), when I came across these amazing totem pole salt n pepper shakers from Russet & Empire. As they are based in the very west “Junction” of the city, and I am based east, the chances of me ever getting there to go shopping in person are pretty slim. But thanks to Shopcastr, these babies landed at my door by Monday morning.

 I mean, seriously, how amazing are these!?

Because I always want to encourage all of you to shop local (and now shop local online!), Shopcastr and I have teamed up to offer FIVE lucky readers, $10 promo codes. That means you’ll have your shipping costs (standard $5) covered, plus a little extra off your purchase!

Here is how Shopcastr works:

1. Find a product you love

2. Click “Buy Now”

3. Enter your address

4. Pay $5.00 to ship your beloved product

5. Done

Here is what you have to do to get the code:

1. Find the product you love

2. Follow @GracieCarroll and @Shopcastr on Twitter

3. Tweet: “I love shopping local #Toronto with @GracieCarroll and @Shopcastr, this is what I found! (insert link)”

4. Be one of the first five to complete these easy steps and the code is all yours! Winners will be notified via tweet.

HAPPY SHOPPING EVERYONE!