Santa's List Day Is Coming!

Dec 4 is Santa’s List Day! Have you been naughty or nice?! Celebrate the wonderfully nice people in your life with a unique handmade gift from BeachCrafters Long Beach!

Whether it’s a small note, or a unique gift, you can take a few moments to celebrate that special someone in your life by giving them a personalized gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at BeachCrafters Long Beach! A handmade gift is a great way to commemorate this unique holiday! At BeachCrafters Long Beach, we carry handmade creations by local So Cal artisans. Our artisans have created the perfect gift for any occasion.

Stop by our store located in the heart of Bixby Knolls at 4244 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807!

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Today is Santa's List Day. Have you been good all year? Have you been Naughty? Or, have you been nice? Santa knows… Santa's Elves have been everywhere, checking up on children all over the world, to see who has been naughty, and who has been nice. Thanks to the hard work of his elves, Santa now has two lists. The short list contains the names of a few children who have been naughty. A much longer list is filled with the names of children who have been good all year long… Which list are you on?... Kids..... make sure to be especially good around the holidays. That's when parents need children to be on their best behavior, as they are busy preparing for the holidays.. Happy Santa's List Day!!!!

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Show Your #Gratitude On #Thanksgiving w A #Handmade #Gift from BeachCrafters #LongBeach #LB

Thanksgiving is a time for family, fun, and a day to give gratitude! It’s a time where we gather with our loved ones to feast, and have a wonderful day with your family. Many of us travel to our loved one’s homes, near or far.

Show your gratitude by bringing a one of a kind gift from BeachCrafters. From vintage kitchen and dining goods, to handcrafted aprons and apparel, BeachCrafters has something for everyone!

Whether it’s a small note, or a unique gift, you can take a few moments to celebrate that special someone in your life by giving them a personalized gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at http://beachcrafters.weebly.com BeachCrafters Long Beach! A handmade gift is a great way to commemorate this unique holiday! At http://beachcrafters.weebly.com BeachCrafters Long Beach, we carry handmade creations by local So Cal artisans. Our artisans have created the perfect gift for any occasion.

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The first Thanksgiving was celebrated between the Pilgrims and the Indians in 1621.That first feast was a three day affair. Life for the early settlers was difficult. The fall harvest was time for celebration.  It was also a time of prayer, thanking God for a good crop. The Pilgrims and the Indians created a huge feast including a wide variety of animals and fowl, as well as fruits and vegetables from the fall harvest. This early celebration was the start of today's holiday celebration. Like then, we celebrate with a huge feast.

Today, most of us enjoy Turkey with "all the trimming". The "trimming" include a wide variety of foods that are a tradition for your family. Those traditional foods often replicate the foods at the first Thanksgiving feast. While others, are traditional ethnic or religious groups recipe, or a special food item that your family always serves at Thanksgiving dinner. Then, to top it off, pumpkin pies, apple pies, an even mince meat pies are bountiful around the table.

American Thanksgiving traditions revolve around a huge and lavish meal, usually with Turkey as the centerpiece. For those who do not like Turkey, a Roast or Prime Rib is common. As tradition has it in most families, a special prayer of thanks precedes the meal. In many homes, family members will each mention something they are very thankful for.

Did you know? Potatoes were not part of the first Thanksgiving. Irish immigrants had not yet brought them to North America.

After the first Thanksgiving, the observance was sporadic and almost forgotten until the early 1800's. It was usually celebrated in late September or October. In 1941, Congress made it a national holiday and set the date as the fourth Thursday in November.

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#Handmade #DIY #Gifts Commemorate "Count Your Buttons Day"

Count Your Buttons Day is Oct. 21! Celebrate this fun and unique holiday with a unique handmade gift from one of the artisans at BeachCrafters Long Beach. Or if the hands-on DIY approach is more for you, pick up your craft supplies and create your own homemade gift!

Whether it’s a small note, or a unique gift, you can take a few moments to celebrate that special someone in your life by giving them a personalized gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at BeachCrafters Long Beach! A handmade gift is a great way to commemorate this unique holiday! At BeachCrafters Long Beach, we carry handmade creations by local So Cal artisans. Our artisans have created the perfect gift for any occasion.

Stop by our store located in the heart of Bixby Knolls at 4244 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807!

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Count Your Buttons Day is today. Aren't you excited!? The very first question you must be asking is "Why!?" Well, we don't know why. And, it might be better that we don't know. So here it is, staring you in the face. A wild and wacky day with absolutely no history to define it's purpose for being. One might suggest that the creator of this wacky day, was himself a bit wacky. How do you celebrate this day? We suggest that if you have nothing better to do, you start counting your buttons. Otherwise, you may choose to move on with your life to something (anything) of greater importance. Have a happy Count Your Buttons Day!!

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Celebrate Sweetest Day With A Sweet Gift!

Celebrate Sweetest Day on Oct. 19 with a sweet treat for a sweet person! There are so many sweet and wonderful people in our lives, be it friends, family, coworkers, etc.

Treat the sweetest in your life with a one of a kind, handmade gift from BeachCrafters Long Beach! Choose home decor, vintage items, jewelry, purses and bags, you name it! We’ve got a wide selection of items for the sweet person in your life!

Whether it’s a small note, or a unique gift, you can take a few moments to celebrate that special someone in your life by giving them a personalized gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at BeachCrafters Long Beach! A handmade gift is a great way to commemorate this unique holiday! At BeachCrafters Long Beach, we carry handmade creations by local So Cal artisans. Our artisans have created the perfect gift for any occasion.

Stop by our store located in the heart of Bixby Knolls at 4244 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807!

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Now here is a day dedicated just for your sweetie. It exists as an opportunity for you to recognize that sweet and special someone. It doesn’t matter who that person is, or what their relation to you. They just have to be "sweet" in order to get a little recognition. Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio philanthropist and candy company employee started Sweetest Day. He wanted to bring happiness to orphans, shut-ins and under-privileged. His intent was to show these people that they were not forgotten.  In 1922, he started this holiday by giving candy and small gifts. He often used movie stars to distribute the gifts. The popularity of this holiday quickly spread. Today, it is celebrated with loved ones and friends. However, we encourage you to follow the intent of the original holiday, and find ways to give candy and small gifts to those in need.

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Find Your National Dessert Day Supplies at BeachCrafters Long Beach

October 14 is National Dessert Day! What a sweet and fun holiday!

Commemorate this holiday with a sweet treat for your friends and family, or throw a dessert potluck! BeachCrafters LB carries a wide variety of delicious food items, and vintage kitchen and dinnerware for your unique event!

Whether it’s a small note, or a unique gift, you can take a few moments to celebrate that special someone in your life by giving them a personalized gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at BeachCrafters Long Beach! A handmade gift is a great way to commemorate this unique holiday! At BeachCrafters Long Beach, we carry handmade creations by local So Cal artisans. Our artisans have created the perfect gift for any occasion.

Stop by our store located in the heart of Bixby Knolls at 4244 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807!

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National Dessert Day is a rich day filled with yummy treats! Celebrate National Dessert Day today. For just one day, forget about the calories and high fat content in many desserts. Then, tomorrow you can go back to your diet. It's easy to enjoy National Dessert Day . You can make your own desserts, buy them at the store, or go out to a restaurant and enjoy a dessert, or two. Make sure to have dessert with family or friends. It's even more fun that way. May we suggest having dessert at every meal today!? Have a happy, and fattening, National Dessert Day !!

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BeachCrafters #LongBeach Help You #Celebrate Your Party, With Your Teddy Bear!

October 11 commemorates two very fun holidays: It’s My Party Day and Take Your Teddy Bear To Work Day! Why not take a few minutes today to celebrate one, or both, of these events with a unique and adorable gift from BeachCrafters Long Beach!

Throw yourself a party for just yourself, or you and your friends. Make it a themed night, or a night out on the town. Dress your teddy bear up for the occasion, with a fun outfit or costume. Heck, why not combine both holidays and throw a party with your teddy bear!

Whether it’s a small note, or a unique gift, you can take a few moments to celebrate that special someone in your life by giving them a personalized gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at BeachCrafters Long Beach! A handmade gift is a great way to commemorate this unique holiday! At BeachCrafters Long Beach, we carry handmade creations by local So Cal artisans. Our artisans have created the perfect gift for any occasion.

Stop by our store located in the heart of Bixby Knolls at 4244 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807!

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* It's My Party Day is today. Let's have a party and celebrate. Do you really need a reason to have a party? Me neither, so let's get this party started! What a great opportunity to have some fun. It's a party day. You can make it simple, or elaborate. Invite family and friends. Being mid-October, a Fall or Halloween theme is in order. Did you Know? Teen star Lesley Gore sang #1 pop music song It's My Party in May, 1963. At the time, Lesley was just 16. Life is too short. Today is  It's My Party Day. So, let's party on into the night!

* Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day is a great opportunity to show off your beloved Teddy Bear to work associates. Take your beloved Teddy Bear with you to work. We think you know how to celebrate this day. Dress him up for the big event. Plan for a big day. Take your Teddy Bear on a tour of the workplace. Bring Teddy to lunch in the work cafeteria. If your boss allows it, let Teddy do a work-related project. If this day falls on a Saturday, plan to spend the day with your Teddy Bear. And, cuddle up to him (or her) tonight. Here's wishing you and your Teddy Bear a very Happy Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day.

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Honor ER Nurses On October 9 With A Special Gift

Emergency Nurse’s Day is October 9, and it’s a chance to celebrate all of the amazing people behind the scenes in the ER. While the doctor’s diagnosis and make the big decisions, the nurses are the ones who take care of the patients, get to know them on a more personal level, and assist with all the seemingly mundane things the patients need.

Whether it’s a small note, or a unique gift, you can take a few moments to celebrate that special someone in your life by giving them a personalized gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at BeachCrafters Long Beach! A handmade gift is a great way to commemorate this unique holiday! At BeachCrafters Long Beach, we carry handmade creations by local So Cal artisans. Our artisans have created the perfect gift for any occasion.

Stop by our store located in the heart of Bixby Knolls at 4244 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807!

“Like” and follow us for our newest handmade artisan craft items, sales, promotions, and events on Facebook and on Twitter @beachcrafterslb!

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Emergency Nurses Day recognizes an important care giver. According to the Emergency Nurse's Association "Emergency Nurses Day salutes the dedication and commitment of emergency nursing professionals, who bring care, comfort, and compassion to patients......." Emergency room nurses see it all. And, often it "ain't good". Yet, they return to work, knowing they make a difference to sick, injured and sometimes dying people that enter the ER each and every day. Emergency Nurse's Day is held during Emergency Nurses Week. Emergency Nurse everywhere, we hope you enjoy this day.

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Show Your #Gratitude For #Teacher Day w #Gift From BeachCrafters #LongBeach

October 5 is Do Something Nice Day, and also World Teachers Day! Why not treat someone special in your life, especially teachers, with a token of your appreciation from BeachCrafters Long Beach?

Every day is a great day to show someone you care, but especially on Do Something Nice Day! While we often show our love, respect, and appreciation to our close friends, family, and loved ones, many times we forget the other important people in your life. Other friends, coworkers, employees, and yes teachers. Our children’s teachers help shape their lives, and often make a huge difference in their future.

Whether it’s a small note, or a unique gift, you can take a few moments to celebrate that special someone in your life by giving them a personalized gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at BeachCrafters Long Beach! A handmade gift is a great way to commemorate this unique holiday! At BeachCrafters Long Beach, we carry handmade creations by local So Cal artisans. Our artisans have created the perfect gift for any occasion.

Stop by our store located in the heart of Bixby Knolls at 4244 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807!

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Show Your Appreciation On World Gratitude Day

World Gratitude Day is your opportunity to show your gratitude and appreciation! Gratitude can easily be defined as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Gratitude has become a way of life for many people, yet World Gratitude Day is a chance to truly take your appreciation to the next level.

No matter what the holiday, special event, or any other day, you can take a few moments to celebrate that special someone in your life by giving them a personalized gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at BeachCrafters Long Beach. A handmade gift is a great way to commemorate this unique holiday! At BeachCrafters Long Beach, we carry handmade creations by local So Cal artisans. Our artisans have created the perfect gift for any occasion.

Stop by our store located in the heart of Bixby Knolls at 4244 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807!

And be sure to “like” us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @beachcrafterslb for all of the latest news & updates!

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World Gratitude Day is your opportunity to show your gratitude and appreciation.

The United Nations Meditation Group created World Gratitude Day to express appreciation for the great things that individuals and groups do. This recognition is on a global basis. According to their website: "World Gratitude Day presents an award to someone who we feel has done something outstanding in the spirit of Globalism." This group also suggests that you find something to be grateful for, and  remember the feeling. On a smaller scale, seek to give gratitude and appreciation to people in your life who have done good deeds. It could be something as simple as a "thank you" or a card of thanks to someone. Or, you could offer some type of certificate or plaque of appreciation from a group you belong to, for contributions from individuals inside or outside of your group. Happy World Gratitude Day!

*  Origin of World Gratitude Day: The roots of World Gratitude Day was started in 1965 at the International East-West Center in Hawaii  during a Thanksgiving Dinner. At the dinner, attendees pledged to hold a Gratitude Gathering the following September 21st in their home countries. This grew to be an annual event.

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BeachCrafters Long Beach Has Your Kitchen Covered For Two Sweet Holidays!

Two sweet holidays are happening this week: National Cheeseburger Day and National Butterscotch Pudding Day! Who wouldn’t love such delicious holidays! There are plenty of ways to celebrate these yummy days, and at BeachCrafters Long Beach, we have equally fun kitchenware to help you celebrate! From vintage to handmade, we have your kitchen covered!

Whether it’s a small note, or a unique gift, take a few moments to celebrate a special day with that special someone in your life by giving them a personalized gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at BeachCrafters Long Beach. A handmade gift is a great way to commemorate this unique holiday! At BeachCrafters Long Beach, we carry handmade creations by local So Cal artisans. Our artisans have created the perfect gift for any occasion.

Stop by our store located in the heart of Bixby Knolls at 4244 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807!

And be sure to “like” us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @beachcrafterslb for all of the latest news & updates!

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* National Cheeseburger Day is September 18. Top off America's favorite sandwich, with a piece of cheese. The food industry makes it a point to celebrate a wide variety of foods. We believe the Cheeseburger certainly earns a special day. Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day by firing up the grill, and cooking cheeseburgers. You can do so for lunch or dinner.... or both! Any kind of cheese will do. Try a different cheese, if you’re adventuresome. For the carb conscious, eat your burgers without the buns. Watch for....... luncheon and dinner specials today at your local restaurants. Tops on the specials board certainly should be cheeseburgers!
* National Butterscotch Pudding Day is September 19, and gives us good reason to enjoy a tasty dessert. Okay, so Butterscotch may not be as popular as vanilla or chocolate. But, it sure is good. If you like butterscotch, just the thought of butterscotch pudding has already got your mouth watering in eager anticipation. Like all food related special days, its easy to participate and enjoy. In this case, just eat some Butterscotch pudding. Tip: It’s an even more special day, if you make the pudding yourself. Have a Happy National Butterscotch Pudding Day!

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Read A Book Day With A "Previously Enjoyed" Book from Beachcrafters Long Beach

We all have insanely busy lives. Whether we’re business professionals working 60 hours a week, or a stay at home mom taking care of a newborn, all of our lives are notoriously busy! Which is probably why someone had the brilliant idea to create Read A Book Day, celebrated on September 6!

As the website HolidayInsights.com explains, “take time out of your busy life, and relax with a good book. Cozy up on a chair, indoors or out. It doesn’t matter where you read that book, as long as you can do so in a comfortable manner. If you doze off along the way, we won’t tell anyone. Reading is a great lifetime hobby. It offers so many positive attributes. It’s relaxing and therapeutic. It’s educational. Its entertaining. And, a whole lot of other good things, too. If you have young children, or elderly people in your home, take the time to read a book to them today. It is a wonderful time to bond with them and it creates pleasant, lasting memories.”

At BeachCrafters Long Beach, we have a beautiful bookshelf filled with fun and interesting “previously enjoyed” books, as well as adorable upcycled and handmade bookmarks. A handmade gift for your loved one is also a great way to commemorate this unique holiday! At BeachCrafters Long Beach, we carry handmade creations by local So Cal artisans. Our artisans have created the perfect gift for any occasion.

Stop by our store located in the heart of Bixby Knolls at 4244 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807!

And be sure to “like” us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @beachcrafterslb for all of the latest news & updates!

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Gift Hard Working Employees On Labor Day

Labor Day Weekend is typically a time when families get together for one last BBQ or party, or when parents spend the weekend helping their kids get ready for their first day of school! It's one last day to enjoy summer and take advantage of the beach weather, or for many college students it's a time to celebrate surviving the first week of school! Take this chance to give the student or teacher in your life a unique gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at BeachCrafters Long Beach.

According to the Department of Labor website, Labor Day is the time to mark the official "creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country." In other words, it's a time to celebrate each and every worker in America, past, present, and future.

Labor Day is the perfect opportunity to thank your co-workers, employees, family, friends, whoever, for their ongoing contributions to the American workforce. Labor Day is also the perfect chance to show your appreciation for all they do with a unique handcrafted gift! Whether it’s a small note, or a unique gift, you can take a few moments to celebrate that special someone in your life by giving them a personalized gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at BeachCrafters Long Beach. A handmade gift is a great way to commemorate this unique holiday! At BeachCrafters Long Beach, we carry handmade creations by local So Cal artisans. Our artisans have created the perfect gift for any occasion.
Stop by our store located in the heart of Bixby Knolls at 4244 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807!

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Did you know that Labor Day has a long rich history and is actually celebrating 100 years of observance in 2013?

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National Smile Week, Make A Friend Smile w a Handmade Gift

The second week of August is NATIONAL SMILE WEEK, one of the many fun holidays celebrated in August! Making someone smile is one of the greatest gifts you can give to someone. Whether it’s a small note, or a unique gift, you can take a few moments to celebrate that special someone in your life by giving them a personalized gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at BeachCrafters LB. A handmade gift is a great way to commemorate this unique holiday! At BeachCrafters LB, we carry handmade creations by local So Cal artisans. Our artisans have created the perfect gift for any occasion. Stop in our store at 4244 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA 90807 And be sure to “like” us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @beachcrafterslb for all of the latest news & updates!

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Not Too Late For Dads And Grads!

Father’s Day and Graduation season has come and gone for many families. Your graduate probably received beautiful floral bouquets and adorable balloons. Those novelty gifts are a staple at nearly every graduation ceremony. You probably even picked out the perfect bouquet!

Father’s Day is a special time of year for families all over the country, and in some cases the world! This day isn’t just a time to honor your father. Many people also take the opportunity to honor the special men in their lives: grandfathers, uncles, husbands, fathers in law, even family friends. Why not take it a step further and pick out a handmade gift from one of the many talented artisans featured at BeachCrafters?

From unique and vintage home decor to handmade one of a kind jewelry, we have the right gift for your graduate, and every special person in your life! A handmade journal or vintage book would be the perfect gift for the bibliophile. Don’t forget the handmade bookmark! Is your graduate a fashionista? Choose from our unique and handmade jewelry, ranging from the simple beautiful to the extravagant and lavish.

It’s never too late to pick out that extra special gift to let someone know you’re proud of them.

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Proud Sponsor of Patchwork Show Long Beach

It's that time of year again, time for Patchwork Show in Long Beach on June 2. BeachCrafters is excited and honored to be one of the sponsors for this year's event!

Once a year, a variety of artisans and crafters come together to showcase their items at this modern handmade festival! Attendees will enjoy browsing booths from 100+ local independent artists, crafters, designers, and food artisans, as well as free DIY crafting for adults and kids, pop-up restaurants and food trucks, and live music and DJ's. There will also be special rotating services like a bike valet, eco-gift wrapping, pet portraits, photo booths, and more!

BeachCrafters LB is proud to be a sponsor of this June's event, and some of our amazingly talented artists will be onhand to demonstrate their craft, plus we'll have items on display from our store!

The Long Beach Patchwork Show will be held around 5255 Paoli Way in Long Beach 90803 from 11a.m. to 5p.m. The show is located on the water's edge at Marine Stadium at the boat slip off of Appian Way. This very pet-friendly event is the perfect spot for an afternoon with your four-legged friend, with your family, and is also very bike friendly! Even better, this unique and amazing event is free to the public.

There are numerous ways to stay connected to Patchwork Show and BeachCrafters:

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On Twitter, be sure to follow @BeachCraftersLB and @patchworkshow for the latest news and information. Be sure to tag your photos from the event with the hashtags #patchworkshow #makers2013 #longbeach

You can find out more about this amazing festival and find even more local Patchwork Shows at www.patchworkshow.com

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WELCOME

Welcome to the official blog of BeachCrafters, a place for books and handmade gifts. Our one of a kind store, located in the heart of Bixby Knolls / Long Beach, carries handcrafted items from local Southern California Artisans. Many of our crafters are Long Beach Residents! We pride ourselves on carrying one of a kind, unique, handmade gifts of all kinds!

Come in to our store, see our vast selection of handmade goodies. Our artisans provide us with some of their best one of a kind work, so our stock is ever changing and fresh.

Whether you're looking for books, handmade accessories, or even homemade food items, we are your One Stop Local Shop! Support your neighbors, like us on Facebook, and buy local!

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