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Mother’s Day brunch, beverage and gift options from an assortment of local eateries and businesses!
In this week’s podcast: A look into native foodways and indigenous farmers and how to shop both local and online in Central Oregon!
The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most wasteful. Between gift packaging and shipping, increased travel and energy use, the holidays create a great deal of excess. In fact, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, resulting in 100 million extra tons of garbage each […]
Like Santa’s little elves, Bend artists are busy in their studios, making special, unique gifts sure to spread some sweet love and cheer. Here’s a quick guide to some of the upcoming, local art sales where you can find some of your favorite local artists and their special wares. Sat. Nov. 25 – Shop Small […]
Call them the upstarts, the noobs, the gamers who only recently picked up the paddle. However, you title them., these local businesses are the ones who have been in business five(ish) years or less, and are already making waves in the local scene. As we get set for Shop Small Saturday, here are the stories from […]
Are you among those enjoying the fruits of Central Oregon’s booming economy? Then this list is for you. Here’s where you can buy those big-ticket items, while still supporting the local businesses that are helping our region thrive. Tumalo Art Company This fine art gallery in the Old Mill District in Bend is owned and […]
If they aren’t on the job, they are running the kids to and from their various activities or pulling the house together and planning the next family event. Soccer moms (and dads), simply put, are super and they deserve to be showered in gifts whenever the opportunity arises. This holiday you have the chance to […]
One of the keys to successfully tackling any trail is having the best gear. And that doesn’t only apply to hiking through the woods. Whether you’re exploring Crater Lake, climbing Broken Top or falling through the skies above Central Oregon, having top quality gear can make or break the experience. Luckily, adventurers don’t have to […]
While the dedicated yoga practitioner in your life may be more focused on giving than receiving, they are sure to appreciate apparel and gear that enhances their daily practice while making them look and feel as inspired as they are. If you’re looking for a way to regale your yogi while at the same time […]
As the holidays approach, it’s easy to spend those late nights trolling the Internet for gifts for the kids. That may be good for your busy schedule, but not so great for an effort to support a thriving local scene. Teach your kids the value of spending money in the local economy by quoting the […]
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