This week’s Local Lift features small businesses on Whidbey Island that are all located right on Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor. For those who might not be familiar with the area, Pioneer Way in Downtown Oak Harbor is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. You’ll find a ton of great shopping, top-notch dining, waterfront parks, and more in this treasured community.
Read MoreHappy New Year, Whidbey Island! This January 2022 brings us some fun Whidbey Island traditions, along with many ways to stay cozy and warm, like trivia nights, craft nights, and game nights where the whole family can join in. I’m also excited to share a new Local Lift on Thursday, January 6! If you’re not familiar with Local Lift, click here to see many of the previous Local Lift giveaways I’ve done in previous years!
Read MoreWelcome to my Local Lift giveaway! Thanks for stopping by to check out what is included in this latest giveaway. In case you are new here, let me give a brief overview of how it works: With each Local Lift, I purchase gift cards to local Whidbey Island businesses to give away to the community. And with each giveaway, I highlight the businesses in a blog post and on social media. This all started back at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic as a “small business boost.” Local businesses still need our help, and the holidays are a great time to shop local!
Read MoreThe holiday season is in full swing, and Whidbey Island is filled with festive fun this December 2021! Christmas parades, holiday markets, magical performances, and more are all on the calendar this month.
Read MoreThe theme of this week’s Local Lift is “Comfort in Coupeville”! This past weekend was Daylight Savings, and since it’s time to “fall back,” this means the days get darker earlier. This also means (in my opinion!) that it’s definitely time for some comfort food! All of the Whidbey Island businesses featured in this Local Lift know how to do delicious comfort food, and they are local favorites.
Read More… And just like that, November is here! This month brings many fun events and happenings to enjoy here on Whidbey Island, from performances to community gatherings. There are especially several holiday markets to visit, and this is a fantastic way to support our local economy and #ShopLocal this holiday season.
Read MoreThis week’s Local Lift is an extra special edition! We are just focusing on one Whidbey Island business this week, and that is Chrysalis Yoga Shala in Oak Harbor.
Read MoreThis Local Lift has DOUBLE the amount of giveaways as usual, just for fun! In case you’re new to this Local Lift feature, welcome! This is a feature that I started at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic as a “small business boost.” I purchase gift cards to local small businesses to give away to the Whidbey Island community, and spotlight the businesses along the way.
Read MoreHappy October! We are officially in the midst of fall, and that means it’s spooky season and time for everything pumpkin spice! It also means it’s time for some of the most cherished seasonal events that Whidbey Island has to offer. This month brings us a full calendar of events, and you’ll find everything from pumpkin patches and corn mazes to explore, to spooky performances to enjoy and memorable community events to attend.
Read MoreAs the school year starts and we enjoy the last few days of summer, it’s time to look ahead and begin a new season! As you know, it is still just as important as ever to support our community and local businesses, and this Local Lift feature is all about giving Whidbey Island businesses a boost!
Read MoreThis month we have some wonderful events here on Whidbey Island to look forward to, from arts-focused happenings to farmers markets galore. September also brings the official beginning of fall—we can’t wait for all of the fun autumn events that await on the horizon!
Read MoreThanks for stopping by to check out the latest Local Lift! This week I’m featuring just a few of Whidbey Island’s wonderful local businesses that are perfect for a classic “dinner and a movie” date, awesome takeout, and more.
Read MoreThis week’s Local Lift giveaway features just a few of the many incredible small businesses we have in Oak Harbor! In case you’re checking out Local Lift for the first time, Local Lift is a “small business boost” that I started at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With each giveaway, I purchase gift cards to local Whidbey Island businesses to give away to the community along with spotlighting each business. The pandemic has been especially challenging for small businesses, and we’re here to support them!
Read MoreWhidbey Island is truly magical during the summer months! We’re incredibly fortunate to have so much to explore and enjoy, especially during August. This month brings us a full calendar of events and happenings that let us support local businesses, get to know local artists, and get outside and meet our neighbors. In addition to several farmers markets to visit, August also brings several arts-focused events to enjoy.
Read MoreThis week’s Local Lift is highlighting some more of our wonderful Whidbey Island businesses, including The BBQ Joint, Whidbey Coffee, and Sugar Studio! Thanks for stopping by to check out my giveaway! In case you’re not familiar, Local Lift is an ongoing series I created at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. So many of our cherished local businesses had to suddenly close their doors or drastically change the way they did business, and this presented some major challenges (especially financial challenges) for business owners.
Read MoreThanks for stopping by to check out this week’s Local Lift! In case you’re not familiar, Local Lift is an ongoing series I started back when COVID-19 first hit during Spring of 2020. With each Local Lift, I purchase gift cards from local Whidbey Island businesses to give away to locals. It’s meant to be a “small business boost,” and I also love shining the spotlight on some of my very favorite small businesses. When we can, it’s important to support our local economy! #ShopLocal
Read MoreSummer is almost officially here, and June 2021 brings us so many fun community events and happenings on Whidbey Island! Not only are our cherished Whidbey Island farmers markets back, but we also have some lovely street markets and makers’ markets to explore this month as well. Live performances are also returning slowly but surely to our island, so whether you’ve been missing seeing live music or outdoor movies at the drive-in (or both!), you’ll find that on the calendar, too.
Read MoreLocal Lift is all about spotlighting and supporting Whidbey Island’s many incredible businesses. This ongoing Local Lift feature was started at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic as a “small business boost”; so many of our cherished local businesses had to close their doors for an unforeseen amount of time or drastically change the way they did business practically overnight. In addition to purchasing gift cards to local businesses to give away to the community, I also spotlight each business at the same time.
Read MoreApril showers bring May flowers, and this month on Whidbey Island there are several events on the calendar that encourage us all to get outside to have some fun in the sun. Farmers markets on Whidbey Island are in full swing now, and this month also brings us art markets, street markets, wine tours and more!
Read MoreThis week’s Local Lift features a few incredible Oak Harbor businesses that Whidbey Island residents just rave about! Whether you’d like to stock up on fresh spring produce, enjoy a much-needed evening out with delicious food and drinks, or get a complete makeover, this Local Lift shines the spotlight on businesses that offer all of this and more.
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