Merry Christmas! I hope everyone’s having a safe time this year and enjoying good food, good cheer, and good family. Except for a (possibly) a few posts here and there, I’m expecting to take the week off from the blog—sort of a Christmas blog vacation. Happy Holidays everybody!
Yes, there are only two real shopping days until Christmas left, and I realize there are more things in town to shop for than pets, books, toys and games, and food and drink. Here’s a general roundup of more shopping options that I missed. (And I’m pretty sure I’ll miss … Continue reading
The last few posts have been pretty Bulletin-centric, but what can I say? They’re publishing interesting stuff. Today it’s a compendium of their own holiday gift guide. Tech gifts, "nifty gifts" (whatever that means), practical gifts, homemade gifts, luxuries: not everything is local but it’s good for ideas. Only a … Continue reading
The Bulletin has their annual list of big Christmas light displays online, and you should definitely drive around and check these out one of these nights. We did tonight, and while we didn’t follow the Bulletin’s list, we did catch the display at Perrigan Drive, which the paper’s article covers. … Continue reading
The Bulletin’s Ben Salmon has brought back Near/Far for the third year now: the compilation of free music representing the best music of 2009. 36 free, legal, downloadable MP3s covering the best music of 2009. There are 18 from local bands like Moon Mountain Ramblers, Person People, Eric Tollefson, Erin … Continue reading
Christmas is fast approaching (less than two weeks away!) and for any last-minute shopping you need to do, herewith are some suggestions. Organized by category, all as local as possible, with some specific suggestions and some general. Feel free to leave additional suggestions in the comments. Both Newport Avenue Market … Continue reading
Christmas is fast approaching (less than two weeks away!) and for any last-minute shopping you need to do, herewith are some suggestions. Organized by category, all as local as possible, with some specific suggestions and some general. Feel free to leave additional suggestions in the comments. D’s Hobbies: A full-service … Continue reading
Christmas is fast approaching (less than two weeks away!) and for any last-minute shopping you need to do, herewith are some suggestions. Organized by category, all as local as possible, with some specific suggestions and some general. Feel free to leave additional suggestions in the comments. If you’re just browsing, … Continue reading
Christmas is fast approaching (less than two weeks away!) and for any last-minute shopping you need to do, herewith are some suggestions. Organized by category, all as local as possible, with some specific suggestions and some general. Feel free to leave additional suggestions in the comments. RuffWear: Bend is a … Continue reading
A bit late, but here’s a roundup of stuff going on this weekend. The Good Drop Wine Shoppe is still holding their free tastings through Saturday during their regular hours of 11 to 6. There’s also a number of Santa-related things I’m not listing here, but you can find on … Continue reading