So many of our cherished local businesses here on Whidbey Island have faced incredible challenges as a result of COVID-19 closures. Either businesses have had to temporarily close, or they’ve needed to significantly change the way they operate on a daily basis.

To try and help the local business community, in our Local Lift series, each week we are doing a small business “boost” and purchasing items (services, gift cards, etc.) to give away to Whidbey Island locals!

Thanks for stopping by to see what we’re giving away this week!

This week’s giveaway includes:

TWO $70 gift cards to Carla’s Shear Inspiration Inc.
TWO $25 gift cards to Toppins
TWO $50 gift cards to Caribbean Lunchbox
TWO $250 gift cards for a car detail to Jimmy’s Auto Detailing & Headlight Restoration

There will be 8 lucky winners drawn at random. To enter, head on over to this Facebook post and follow the instructions. (All you have to do is leave a comment to enter!) Deadline for giveaway entries is Thursday, May 28 at 5pm PST.

Carla’s Shear Inspiration Inc.

Located in Oak Harbor and serving the Whidbey Island community for over 30 years, Carla’s Shear Inspiration Inc. offers a large selection of personalized beauty services to both men and women. Hair services include haircuts, coloring, balayage, foils, perms, hair styling, and brow tinting, and they also offer waxing services and different types of facials and peels. You can also stock up on all of your beauty products in their shop—click here to see if they have your favorite products!

You can stay up to date on news and check out before and after photos on Carla’s Shear Inspiration Inc.’s Facebook and Instagram.

Toppins

Toppins in Oak Harbor is currently offering delivery daily from 5:30pm to 9pm—perfect timing for an after dinner treat! This sweet Oak Harbor favorite still has several frozen yogurt and sorbet flavors to choose from, and of course, dozens of toppings! Candy, nuts, fresh fruits, boba, sauces, cereal, whipped cream, waffle chips, and more are all available to customize your dessert.

Click here to check out the entire online menu, and follow Toppins on Facebook and Instagram.

Caribbean Lunchbox

You may have seen Caribbean Lunchbox’s bright aqua blue “coffee stand” from the road and wondered what it was… well, it turns out, that cute little house serves up some of the best food around! They offer a meat-heavy menu, and you can get mouthwatering dishes like goat stew, charcoal grilled lamb, jerk salmon rice bowl, etc. There are plenty of veggie-friendly favorites too, like Mama’s Vegetarian Platter and sides like coconut-infused rice, black beans, fried ripe plantains, etc.

You can find updates on menu offerings on their Facebook page and check out their Yelp for menu recommendations and lots of food pics!

Jimmy’s Auto Detailing & Headlight Restoration

Everyone’s car could use a complete refresh every now and then, and Jimmy’s Auto Detailing & Headlight Restoration in Oak Harbor will get your car looking good as new! Whether you need your car waxed and shining like the day it rolled off the lot or you need your carpets and upholstery steamed, Jimmy goes over everything with a fine-tooth comb.

You can learn more on Facebook (and ready Jimmy’s rave reviews here) and check out amazing before and after photos over on Instagram!