Winter is Here!

ByEmily Dolloff

Winter in Waitsfield

Winter finally arrived here in Vermont! Snow is a welcomed site amongst all the twigs and dead grass of fall. It’s time to dust off those sleds, grind a few turns down the mountainside or fire up those snowmobiles that sat all last winter!

No matter how you choose to take in the snow, remember, it doesn’t last forever, so enjoy it while it lasts. My family does not ski; however, we do enjoy a number of outdoor winter activities such as sledding and snow shoeing, two activities that last year left our sleds and snowshoes more covered in dust than in snow!

January is a month of new beginnings it seems, and it’s the perfect time to take the advantage of our consulting and lesson services. Did you receive a new computer, iPad or iPhone but are wishing you knew more about it? One-on-one lessons or consults are often the best way to get a solid footing and understanding of how that new device works.

We often find that if customers feel overwhelmed with a device, they can develop a regret in the purchase and no one wants that. All of our retail locations offer one-on-one lessons and consulting services, and often times we can help you in our store the same day!

Don’t delay getting the most out of that new device. Happy New Year!

Emily
emily@smalldog.com

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