Local Lesson #1: Keep Money Local! . I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t shop locally 100% of the time, sometimes those big box stores are just more convenient and we don’t know where to find the products locally. That’s why I’m here to help show you what Kamloops has to offer :) . Try something new this week, visit a local grocery store - a common misconception is that local grocery stores are more expensive, but even if it were true, would you rather pay an extra dollar for something healthier? Or 2-3$ more to know where you meat came from? .