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Northwest Gifts Holiday Store Opens
Local gourmet food producers/creators and artists/crafters are pleased to announce the grand opening of a truly unique gift store, Northwest Gifts, just in time for the upcoming holiday season. Situated next to the entry area of the Cordata Cost Cutter, Northwest Gifts will be a one-stop shopping venue for gourmet foods, entertaining ideas and unique gifts with a local touch.
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Visit a Local Pumpkin Patch
While grabbing a pumpkin at your neighborhood Haggen is convenient, there’s nothing quite like loading up the kids in the car and heading out to a local farm to find the perfect pumpkin for jack-o-lantern carving, right off the vine. So here are a few facts about some Whatcom and Skagit County farms that you might want to check out if you’re planning a pumpkin patch expedition this October.
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Flights of Fancy at Dream Science Circus
In a warehouse across the street from Bellingham High School, you might not expect to find the thrills and chills of a circus in such a small space. But the intimate setting only magnifies the magic and wonder of Bellingham’s own Dream Science Circus. This U&I Production show has toured the country and the world, but they've returned home this October to offer a series of shows in honor of their 5th anniversary.
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Thinking of Moving to Bellingham?
Welcome to Bellingham! Perhaps we’re a bit biased, but we think Bellingham is a great place to live, work, play, learn, and explore. With friendly neighborhoods and wonderful educational resources, there are plenty of attractions for families in this city by the bay. If you’re new to the area or just thinking thinking of relocating to this beautiful community, here some useful resources for families to help you get settled.
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Bargains in Bellingham for Back to School
When I was growing up, I loved the annual “Back to School” shopping trip. To save some cash, consider shopping at local consignment and thrift stores this year. It's a great idea for the budget-minded family, as you can often find brand-name clothes at reasonable prices. Plus, you can clean out your closets to consign clothes that your kids have outgrown, and a few stores in town even offer trades or cash for clothes.
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Find Unique Products by Local Moms at BBC
After the birth of our daughter, my husband and I wanted to leave the fast pace of corporate jobs and focus on raising our family in Bellingham. After 25+ years in the retail field, I thought I was ready to leave all that behind. But my search for unique, mom-made baby products led to the launch of a website, Kangaroodle.com, and a store, Bellingham Baby Company, to help other parents find special products for babies and moms.
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What’s New on the Bellingham Waterfront?
The winds of change are wafting through Bellingham, specifically in the Waterfront District. It’s been a soft breeze for the past seven years, ever since the 137-acre Georgia-Pacific pulp and paper mill closed down in 2001. Recently, the Port of Bellingham and the City of Bellingham have made significant headway toward action in the development of Bellingham Bay's shore, although plenty of details need to be finalized in the next few months.
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Buskers Make the Farmers Market Special
As you make your way through the Bellingham Farmers Market, you’ll probably notice lots of street musicians and performers scattered throughout the vendors. These individuals are called “buskers” and Market Manager Robin Crowder believes that farmers markets and buskers go hand-in-hand. “I think the two are perpetually linked,” she said.
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Farmers Market Welcomes Kid Vendors
Embracing the nearly-lost art of the corner lemonade stand, the Bellingham Farmers Market gives young entrepreneurs the chance to make and sell their wares to the community on Kids Vending Day at the last Saturday Market of each month. And the creative kids in Bellingham can be found vending just about everything: jewelry, handmade soap, flowers, collars for pets and much more.
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Experience the Bellingham Farmers Market
A trip to the Bellingham Farmers Market is no ordinary grocery shopping trip. At what grocery store could you find fresh and locally-grown produce, buy a new hemp outfit, eat authentic French crepes, get a massage, and watch a fire juggling show? If you know of one, I’d love to hear about it and check it out because all these things and much more make a day at the Bellingham Farmers Market a special event.
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Great Locations for Summer Birthday Parties
When you’re a kid, having a summer birthday can be kind of a bummer. You don’t get to celebrate your special day with your classmates, and if you do, it’s usually on the same day as all the summer birthdays. Not quite the same. To make your Birthday Kid's special day extra memorable, let us suggest a few locations around town that will inspire plenty of summer fun.
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Biking Kids Around Bellingham
If you’re a regular bike commuter, there’s no reason for your habits to change just because kids enter the picture. There are several options of bike transports for kids that are safe and diverse to fit your lifestyle and needs. And in a bike-friendly community like Bellingham, there are lots of businesses and resources here to help to help you find the perfect bike transport for your kids.
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Creating a Kid-Friendly Office
The days of “kids should be seen and not heard” have long-since transitioned to a new, healthier world where children are more frequently included in most areas of daily life. In an effort to be accessible to those you serve, and in consideration of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, ask yourself, “Is my office a place where kids feel welcome and comfortable?” If not, here are some ideas for items that will make your daily work space more "kid-friendly."