'Shopping in Town' Or 'How Patch Has Changed My Ways'

Ever since I started reading the CV Patch and especially since I started writing blogs & weather reports, I've changed my shopping habits.

I use the Patch business directory to check for local businesses that can take care of what I'm in need of, before I check elsewhere.  I think all the made me think about changing my habits.

I've lived in Castro Valley and the nearby Cherryland part of Hayward for almost 20 years, but in the past few months, I've shopped at these local stores and gotten great service.  They are all new for me.

5. (cheapest smog check in CV - $48)

It's not a big list, but I'm only one person and, in the past, I would have gone outside of Castro Valley.

I would encourage everyone to .