The Haunting of the Hotel Del Coronado

October 31, 2012

It’s the time of year when ghosts start making their appearances.  In Coronado, CA, the historic Hotel Del Coronado is said to be haunted by the ghost of Kate Morgan.  A guest at the Hotel Del in the late 1800s, Kate Morgan was found dead on an exterior staircase leading to the beach.  The case of Kate Morgan is still surrounded in mystery, and hotel guests, employees, and paranormal researchers have attributed some supernatural occurrences at The Del to Kate Morgan’s ghost.

It’s Craft Time at Playful Potter in Sparks, NV

October 30, 2012

Before August 1, 2002, there were no studios in Sparks, Nevada for locals and visitors to paint pottery. Luckily, Denise Callen opened Playful Potter and created a relaxing and fun place to create works of art from pottery, ceramics, and glass. Today, Playful Potter is a popular place for locals and visitors to Sparks, NV to create one-of-a-kind works of art and spend quality time with family and friends. In fact, Playful Potter has become so popular among Sparks locals that the studio was awarded the "Best place to have a kid's birthday" by Reno Magazine for 2011.

Danville, CA’s One-Stop-Shop for Sports Memorabilia

October 26, 2012

We’re in the midst of World Series, and the Bay Area is filled with excitement as the San Francisco Giants compete for the championship title.  If the Giants win, locals of Danville, CA know to head over to Talkin Baseball to pick up souvenirs to remember the 2012 World Series by.  Talkin Baseball is a family-owned business that has been serving Danville locals and visitors for 25 years.  Founded by the Brison family in 1987, Talkin Baseball is still owned by the Brisons and is operating from the original location.

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Krause’s Homemade Candy in Albany, NY

October 30, 2012

Locals of Albany, New York know exactly where to go for their chocolates and candies – Krause’s Homemade Candy.  For over twenty five years, Krause's Homemade Candy has been using the finest ingredients to create their extraordinary chocolates and candies.  It all started in 1986 when Tom Krause, who comes from a family of candy makers, opened his candy store in Albany, New York. Since first opening, Krause's has needed to expand several times in order to serve their customers.  With delicious chocolates and candies handmade from only the best ingredients, it’s no wonder that Krause’s has become so popular.

Support the Local Corpus Christi, TX Southside Farmers’ Market

October 25, 2012

Sometimes it’s fun to step away from the norm of the grocery store and purchase weekly groceries at a local Farmers’ Market.  Locals of Corpus Christi, TX know that they can hit up the Corpus Christi Southside Farmers Market year round to purchase organic produce and chat with the local farmers who grew their food.  The produce offered varies with the seasons, and this time of year there is a huge selection of fresh squash, onions, peppers, okra, and more.  Those who visit the Farmers’ Market will also find honey, jams, eggs, and more.  The market is open every Saturday at 9:00am, and shoppers know to get there early for the best selection of produce.

Margo’s on the Alley: Contributing to Historic Downtown Monument, CO

October 25, 2012

Monument, Colorado’s historic downtown district features a wide variety of independently-owned boutiques, galleries, and restaurants.  Established in 2007, Margo’s on the Alley is a proud contributor to Monument's historic downtown.  An eclectic boutique filled with a wide variety of items for customers and their homes, customers can browse through home décor, kitchen accessories, artwork, clothing and gifts.  Locals of Monument know that Margo’s on the Alley is the go-to place when searching for something special – whether for themselves or a loved one.

Visit A Piece of Portland, OR History - Cameron’s Books and Magazines

October 25, 2012

Established in 1938, Cameron’s Books and Magazines is Portland, Oregon’s oldest independent used bookstore.  Portland locals and visitors can stop by Cameron’s to browse through over 75,000 used books and magazines, including Life, Look, Time, and Comics. Cameron’s also boasts an amazing collection of Vintage Magazines, dating as far back as the year 1900.  In fact, Cameron’s is one of the largest retail sellers of Vintage Magazines in the U.S.

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