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Stay Home, Support Local: A Guide to Shopping, Fitness, and Culture from Your Living Room

We’re all navigating unprecedented times, and the best way to stay safe and help our community is to support local businesses from the comfort of our homes. Whether you crave your favorite meals, want to stay active, refresh your wardrobe, or explore new books and art, there are plenty of options that keep you connected to Dallas while staying indoors.

Eat Local
Enjoy your favorite restaurants at home with our curated list of take‑out options. Local favorite Eatzi’s remains open and is featuring a special Passover and Easter menu. For Italian cravings, Jimmy’s Food Store is still serving up authentic flavors, while Ann’s Health Food Center in Dallas and Cox Farms Market at Sylvan Thirty offer fresh, organic selections.

Bring the Gym to Your Living Room
Missing your regular workout routine? Many Dallas studios are now offering online classes. Donation‑based Black Swan Yoga streams multiple sessions daily on Instagram, and Caulfield’s Dance Fitness hosts energetic classes on YouTube. Other studios include:

  • Class Studios – unlimited online classes for $39 per week.
  • Grit Fitness (Design District) – virtual monthly membership with live workouts and on‑demand videos.

Refresh Your Wardrobe
Spring is the perfect time to update your style. Bishop Arts’ Mod + Jo offers a convenient online shop, and 10 % of every purchase supports Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger‑relief organization. Bullzerk’s witty Dallas tees come in a new line, with all proceeds benefiting Truck Yard Dallas staff. Kathy Fielder Boutique on Greenville Avenue showcases new spring pieces, donating a portion of sales to the North Texas Food Bank. Commerce Goods + Supply inside the Adolphus in Downtown Dallas is offering free shipping and 20 % off online orders.

Read and Support Local Arts
Books provide a welcome escape, and local bookstores Interabang Books and The Wild Detectives keep their shelves stocked online. For audiobooks, Libro.fm lets you download titles while supporting Interabang Books. Art lovers don’t need to wait for the Dallas Art Fair; Dallas Art Fair Online runs from April 14–23, allowing you to browse and purchase pieces from participating galleries. Participating galleries will be announced on April 7, and additional ways to support the arts or bring museums into your home can be found here.

Every purchase, workout, or download you make helps keep Dallas thriving. Stay home, stay safe, and stay connected.

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