Small Business Saturday: Oakton Guide

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is the second annual Small Business Saturday, an American Express effort to promote small businesses nationwide as the holiday shopping season kicks off.

In honor of Small Business Saturday, a few Oakton businesses are offering deals: will offer 10 percent off all items and free hot chocolate and coffee. is offering 10 percent nonsale items.

Shopping at those stores, along with and any others participating in Small Business Saturday, will give registered American Express cardholders a $25 credit on their next statement.

Register your card and look up other participating small businesses in Oakton at the Small Business Saturday Facebook page.

And while you're feeling generous toward small businesses, you might want to show a little love to Oakton's newest small business, What-Nots, a hybrid furniture store and hangout spot at 2971 Chain Bridge Road. Meet the owners, take a look around the store and grab a cup of coffee or tea!