Local Lift: Bold Beauty Ink, Cafe De Lisio, & Riverside Cafe GIVEAWAY

This 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!

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Things To Do on Whidbey Island in August 2021

Whidbey 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.

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Local Lift: The BBQ Joint, Whidbey Coffee, & Sugar Studio GIVEAWAY

This 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.

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Local Lift: Hen & Chick Design, Oak Harbor Cafe & Lounge, & Salon Lux GIVEAWAY

Thanks 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

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Things To Do on Whidbey Island in June 2021

Summer 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.

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Local Lift: AB’s Hillbilly Gyros, Whidbey Roof & Gutter Cleaning, & V-Tech Nails GIVEAWAY

Local 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.

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Local Lift: Toppins Frozen Yogurt, Skagit Farmers Supply, & Pita Pit GIVEAWAY

This 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!

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Local Lift: Skagit Cycle Center in Oak Harbor, Frasers Gourmet Hideaway, and Woody’s Car Wash GIVEAWAY

Thanks 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!

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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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