As 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!
Read MoreAutumn is right around the corner, and that means school is starting up again, the sun is setting earlier, and all of the fall traditions we look forward to are on the horizon. This year looks a bit different than usual as our community and local Whidbey Island businesses continue to be impacted by COVID-19; we can all do our part to help our local economy by shopping local when possible! Each week I’ve been doing a “small business boost” by purchasing gift cards to local businesses and giving them away to Whidbey Island locals.
Read MoreHappy September! Even though things may look a bit different lately, this September brings us some wonderful events to enjoy here on Whidbey Island. Our island’s many Farmers Markets offer a great opportunity to get out and about (and still social distance!), while supporting our local farmers and businesses. And thanks to sunny September, there are even more outdoor events on the calendar in the weeks ahead.
Read MoreIn this week’s local lift, we’re featuring some must-try Whidbey Island businesses whether you’re in search of a mani/pedi, a sharp-looking haircut, delicious Thai cuisine, or a photo session with a talented Whidbey Island photographer! COVID-19 has brought so many unexpected challenges to all of us, and our local Whidbey Island businesses are no exception. Each week I’ve been doing a “small business boost” by purchasing gift cards to local businesses and giving them away to Whidbey Island locals.
Read MoreI hope you’re having a fantastic summer! This week’s Local Lift features a few awesome local businesses that’ll help you make the most of your summer. Delicious coffee, kayaking, paddle boarding, ice cream… it’s all here! COVID-19 has brought on so many challenges to our local businesses, so each week I’ve been doing a small business boost by purchasing gift cards to local businesses and giving them away to Whidbey Island locals.
Read MoreHappy August! I hope you’re having a fantastic summer so far (and if you need ideas for some socially distanced things to do on Whidbey Island, take a look at my August ideas here!). In this week’s Local Lift, you’ll find gift certificates to local Whidbey Island businesses that’ll add to your summer fun whether you want to grab a refreshing smoothie to enjoy at a park, or you’re ready to work on your fitness goals! For months now, I’ve been doing a weekly Local Lift series to help local businesses as they face the challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Read MoreWhidbey Island is especially gorgeous during the summer months, and August brings us the opportunity to really take advantage of the sunshine and warm weather as much as possible! Even though this summer might look different from usual, there are still so many fun activities and things we can do as we social distance. I hope you’ll find some fun ideas here to add to you Summer 2020 bucket list!
Read MoreI hope you’re having a wonderful summer, and if you need some inspiration for socially distanced things to do on Whidbey Island, take a look at my July suggestions here! Many of our local Whidbey Island businesses are still facing challenges brought on by COVID-19. For months now, I’ve been doing a weekly Local Lift series to try and support our cherished local businesses through this time. Each week I’ve been doing a small business “boost” and purchasing items (services, gift cards, etc.) to give away to the Whidbey Island community.
Read MoreWe hope that you’re staying safe and healthy out there this summer! While many of our favorite Whidbey Island businesses have been able to re-open, many are operating much differently than usual. And as our community works to support each other during this pandemic, we know that our local economy still has many challenges ahead. We’ve been trying to do our part by doing a small business “boost” each week! In this Local Lift series, we have been purchasing gift cards to different Whidbey Island businesses every week to give away. Here’s what we are giving away this week:
Read MoreSummer is *officially* in full swing here on Whidbey Island! Many more businesses here on Whidbey Island have been able to open, but our residents and local economy still has many challenges ahead. We’ve been trying to help out by doing a small business “boost” each week! In this Local Lift series, we have been purchasing gift cards to different Whidbey Island businesses every single week to give away.
Read MoreThis summer might look a bit different than usual, but we can still enjoy many of the same traditions and activities—just socially distanced! If you need some ideas for how to stay active and make summer 2020 one to remember, here are several ideas for how to spend July on Whidbey Island. Happy Summer, and happy 4th of July!
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