Spring is in the air! April 2021 brings us some great entertainment, community Easter events, online events, and fun ways to get outside in the fresh air here on Whidbey Island. For more details on each event in the graphic, keep scrolling!
Read MoreThis week’s Local Lift features a few businesses that are perfect to visit during spring! As we get more and more sunny, warm days here on Whidbey Island, you can enjoy sweet treats from Toppins Frozen Yogurt more often, or pick up takeout from places like Pita Pit for picnics at your favorite park. And of course, if you have a garden or a yard that needs some refreshing after winter, Skagit Farmers Supply has everything you need!
Read MoreThe chill of winter is still upon us, but the sun is setting later and there are hints of spring on the horizon! March 2021 brings us more events and things to do on Whidbey Island, and there are even more opportunities to spend time exploring the great outdoors!
Read MoreThis week’s Local Lift showcases a few fantastic small businesses in Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island. Each of these local eateries serves up deliciousness—discover a favorite local drive-thru coffee spot, a smoothie shop with tons to choose from, and a restaurant + brewery with a hearty menu and refreshing brews!
Read MoreThanks for stopping by to check out this week’s Local Lift giveaway! Local Lift is a “small business boost” series that I started at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of our local businesses on Whidbey Island have experienced significant challenges due to the pandemic, and in addition to spotlighting local businesses in this series, I’ve also been buying gift cards to businesses to give away to Whidbey Island residents. I hope you’ll find something new here to enjoy and support!
Read MoreHappy February! This month brings us many ways to engage with our Whidbey Island community all while staying safe and conveniently cozy! For links to more information about each event and happening, scroll to just below the graphic.
Read MoreThanks for checking out the latest Local Lift! This week I’m featuring some delicious eats and beautiful floral arrangements (just in time for Valentine’s Day!).
Local Lift is an ongoing series that began shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began and caused many of our local Whidbey Island businesses to have to close or drastically alter the way they did business. This is meant to serve as a “small business boost”—in addition to purchasing gift cards to local businesses to give away to the community, I hope that highlighting each business will bring them some new customers, too!
Read MoreLocal Lift is an ongoing series that began after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Many of our island’s small businesses have been drastically affected, so this Local Lift series is meant to serve as a small business “boost.” In addition to featuring businesses here on my blog, I’ve been buying gift certificates to each business featured to give away to the community. Thank you to everyone who keeps stopping by here to check out the latest giveaway!
Read MoreHappy New Year and welcome 2021! I hope you all had a safe and relaxing New Years Eve! January this year is a bit of a quiet month on Whidbey Island, but there are so many ways to enjoy this wintry month from home. Plus, I’ve included a few ideas for how to support local businesses and participate in some fun virtual events as well! Cheers!
Read MoreHappy holidays! We’re so lucky that Whidbey Island has so many amazing local, independent businesses that help to make our island special, and it’s more important ever to #ShopLocal this year! After the COVID-19 pandemic started, I created this ongoing Local Lift series that is meant to serve as a small business “boost.” In addition to sharing some of my favorite Whidbey Island businesses, I’ve also been buying gift certificates to giveaway to the community. Thank you to everyone who keeps stopping by here to check out the latest giveaway and learn about our cherished local businesses!
Read MoreAs we head into winter, many of our cherished small businesses here on Whidbey Island are still struggling with the impact that COVID-19 has had on our community. In this Local Lift series, you can learn about Whidbey Island businesses you’ve maybe never tried before, and I’ve also purchased gift certificates to each featured business that you can enter to win!
Read MoreThe holiday season is in full swing, and that also means many of us are in the midst of our holiday shopping! In this week’s Local Lift giveaway, I’m featuring a few Whidbey Island businesses that offer excellent products + gift ideas for the people on your shopping list. Shopping at local businesses this year is more important than ever! This ongoing Local Lift series is all about supporting local Whidbey Island businesses. For each Local Lift giveaway I’ve been purchasing gift cards to businesses and giving them away to the community. Thank you for stopping by and checking out this week’s Local Lift!
Read MoreThe holiday season is officially in full swing, and we can’t wait until Santa arrives! This month brings us many fun and festive events to enjoy here on Whidbey Island, and whether you need to do some holiday shopping or relax while watching some Christmas classics, you’ll find opportunities for it all and more. Happy holidays to all!
Read MoreI’m excited to share a “bonus” Local Lift giveaway that’s just in time for Thanksgiving! If you’ve been following along recently, then you know that I’ve been doing a Local Lift giveaway series to help boost small businesses here on Whidbey Island. For this Local Lift, I am partnering with Serendipity Catering + Events! I purchased 2 Whidbey Farm to Table Thanksgiving Bundles from Serendipity, and they are donating one to giveaway (thank you, Serendipity!). There will be 3 lucky winners who will each wine one of the Thanksgiving Bundles, AND each winner will also receive a $30 gift certificate to Bayleaf for wine or appetizers.
Read MoreThis week’s Local Lift is all about self-care and comfort! Natural beauty products, non-toxic candles, delicious food, a full-service salon—these Whidbey Island businesses are ready to help you pamper yourself this season! This ongoing Local Lift giveaway series is all about supporting and “boosting” local independent Whidbey Island businesses. In addition to featuring each Whidbey Island businesses in each Local Lift blog post, I’ve been purchasing gift cards to businesses and giving them away to the community.
Read MoreI’m excited to share a couple of new Whidbey Island businesses in this Local Lift, as well a few staples that we can continue to support! This ongoing Local Lift series is designed to help boost local businesses, and in addition to featuring each Whidbey Island business in this blog post, I’ve been purchasing gift cards to businesses and giving them away to the community. So many Whidbey Island businesses have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s important to #ShopLocal whenever we can! Thank you for stopping by and checking out this week’s Local Lift!
Read MoreLeaves are turning colors, there’s a new crisp chill in the air, the sun is setting earlier in the day… November is here on Whidbey Island! This month brings cherished holidays, outdoor happenings, and more to do here on Whidbey Island. And when you have a moment, check out my latest Local Lift giveaway!
Read MoreMany Whidbey Island businesses are still greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This ongoing Local Lift series is here to help boost local businesses—in addition to featuring several Whidbey Island businesses and giving their offerings a shoutout, each Local Lift also includes a giveaway where we purchase gift cards and give them away to our community. Thank you for stopping by and checking out these fantastic businesses!
Read MoreOctober brings us a full calendar of festive events and happenings here on Whidbey Island! From classic pumpkin patch experiences to safe and socially distant trick-or-treat opportunities, there are several ways to enjoy autumn on our picturesque Pacific Northwest island.
Read MoreThe last several months have been a trying time for all of us, and our cherished local businesses here on Whidbey Island have all had to adapt and face many challenges. This Local Lift series is here to help boost local businesses, and for each giveaway, we purchase gift cards from Whidbey Island businesses and give them away to the community!
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