Local Lift: Poppy & Pomegranate, Simply Sweet Custom Cookies by Sienna, and Whidbey Island Bagel Factory in Oak Harbor GIVEAWAY

Thanks 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!

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Local Lift: Midway Tire & Muffler, Purple Moon, & Nite Owl Tattoo GIVEAWAY

Local 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!

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Things To Do On Whidbey Island in January 2021

Happy 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!

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Local Lift: Wicked Teuton Brewing Company, Oak Bowl & Mario’s Pizza, and Hai Nail Salon GIVEAWAY

Happy 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!

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Local Lift: Hello Beautiful Medical Spa, Robbie’s Mini Donuts, Chris’ Bakery, & Seabolt’s Smokehouse GIVEAWAY

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!

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Local Lift: Zanini’s, Pioneer Sticker Shop, Feel Good Shop, & Little Town Cottage GIVEAWAY

The 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!

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Local Lift: Whidbey Farm to Table Thanksgiving Bundle with Serendipity Catering + Events & Bayleaf Giveaway

I’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.

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Local Lift: The Whidbey Candle Co., North Whidbey Farm, Tokyo Stop, & Diva Lounge Salon GIVEAWAY

This 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.

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Local Lift: The Mill At The Kasteel, Jill’s Barbershop, Wicked Teuton, PNW Vibes Market, and Currents Bistro GIVEAWAY

I’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!

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Local Lift: Oak Harbor Cafe, Creada’s Hair & Wig Salon, Kau Kau Corner, and Oak Harbor Playtown GIVEAWAY

Many 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!

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Local Lift: Riverside Cafe, Happy Nails, Lotus Tea Bar & Studio, Timothy Haslet, Whidbey Coffee GIVEAWAY

Autumn 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.

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Things To Do on Whidbey Island in September 2020

Happy 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.

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Local Lift: Top Nails, Nuang Mai Thai Kitchen, Midway Barber Shop, & Captured by Krys GIVEAWAY

In 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.

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Local Lift: Sunshine Drip Coffee Lounge, Whidbey Island Boats & Boards, Oak Harbor Playtown, & Popsies GIVEAWAY

I 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.

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Local Lift: V-Tech Nails, A Clean Streak, Berry Bay Smoothies, Alfy’s Pizza, Taqueria El Kiosko, and Personal Trainer Zully Natal at Thrive Community Fitness GIVEAWAY

Happy 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.

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Things To Do on Whidbey Island in August 2020

Whidbey 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!

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