Shopping local has become a hot topic in recent years as more and more people are starting to recognize the benefits of supporting small, locally-owned businesses. Whether it's a small corner store or a family-owned restaurant, shopping local has a number of benefits that can have a big impact on both the community and the economy. One of the biggest...

What a fun experience & opportunity to showcase local talent in the Fox Valley. In case you missed it... check out our spot on WGN TV below & Shop Spots FIRST! Do your part & support a small business today at www.spotsonthefox.com

Spots On The FOX is thrilled to highlight our most recent Vendor Incentive Winner: Wendy Spencer, the creative cookie artist behind Forget Me Not Cookies. Established in March 2015, the Yorkville-based Forget Me Not Cookies  is a small business focused on celebrating life’s special (or just-because) moments with cookies and treats. Through Forget Me...

Every business begins with two things: an idea and the passion to make it a reality. Of course, several practical steps are involved in the process after that, but that’s where it all begins. If you’ve ever found yourself itching to start a small business from home and become your own boss, you’re not alone. But many stop there because they are unsure...

All youth have potential—incredible potential to learn, create, innovate, and turn their dreams into reality. Harnessing that potential requires encouragement as well as opportunity. Imagine a world in which teens who have the ideas, creativity, and drive to make their mark on the world also have a platform on which to begin their journey while...

Beyond being a convenient site for buying and selling local goods, Spots On The FOX has become a thriving online community of vendors and customers who embrace the power of sharing with and supporting their neighbors. The simple fact that you’re engaging with Spots On The FOX means you want to be part of this community and the impact it can have in...

When done right, gift giving is an art form, and giving the perfect gift to that special someone on Valentine’s Day can really make a statement about how you feel. But what is the perfect gift? Personally, I’m not the flowers, chocolates, and perfume kind of girl, but give me something thoughtful, experiential, or personalized, and I feel all warm and...

Since 2020, the world has experienced a significant shift in how people view shopping, products, and everything in our consumer-driven society. Some businesses have failed while others have adapted and thrived, and some, like Spots On The FOX, have proven to be ahead of the curve and able to forge ahead in this changing economic landscape by providing...

Spots On The FOX is rapidly becoming known throughout the Fox Valley area (and beyond) for its convenience and ability to support local business and customers alike. But how much do you know about its founders?  Personally, I’ve known Kiel and Ana Tredrea for years, and I believe there’s no better couple to spearhead this company with its amazing...

In the spirit of the holidays, we thought it would be fun to give you 12 amazing reasons to shop on Spots On The FOX this Christmas. Go ahead and sing along (you know you want to) then read about these great features that provide joy for this season and beyond. On the twelfth day of Christmas, Spots On The FOX gave to me… 12 buys in one...