Small Business Saturday is coming up on November 24, 2012. To show appreciation and support for small businesses, get a little holiday shopping done this weekend at a locally-business. For those living in the Fresno, CA area, a great local business to find unique, well-made, and creative gifts is Twee Boutique & Gallery.
In Buellton, CA, locals don’t have to go far to stimulate their senses. Nestled at the base of the Santa Rita Mountain Range, Andre Organic Lavender Farm grows some of the best lavender in the area. The farm has over 10 varieties of lavender, which comes to over 13,000 plants, growing year round. Owned and operated by Cheryl Andre-Wagner, with the help of her parents, Ralph and Ruth Andre, Andre Lavender Farms is a must visit for local and visitors to Buellton, CA.
How can families in Walnut Creek, CA get the items they need for their children and still be environmentally and budget friendly? By shopping at Lemonade Boutique! Lemonade offers both gently used and brand new merchandise for children. Families will find a variety of items, including children's clothing, toys, furniture, strollers, high chairs and more.
Nothing is better on a chilly day than snuggling up under a blanket and sipping on a hot beverage. In Batavia, IL, a great place to pick up quilting supplies, or learn to make a quilt, is Prairie Shop Quilts. With new books, patterns and fabric arriving daily, the shop offers all the supplies a quilter needs. In addition, Prairie Shop Quilts offers a variety of classes for all skill levels, making it easy to start a new hobby.
In November, temperatures in Clearwater, Florida average a high of 79°F and a low of 59°F. For those living in colder regions, a migration to warmer climates starts to sound pretty good when snow starts falling. A popular place in Florida for the snowbirds to head is the city of Clearwater. As the snowbirds start to thaw out, one of the best places to soak up the Clearwater, FL culture and enjoy the weather is the Sunsets at Pier 60 Dailey Festival. The Sunsets at Pier 60 Festival is a free, family event that features artisans, crafters, street performers and musical entertainment every night of the year, weather permitting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
