Category: Support Local

Summer Concert Series

by Ashley filed under Bits + Pieces, Support Local

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Music has gotten me through the hard times, the good times, and everything in between. It’s always been my remedy, my go-to. When we moved to the area last year, we immediately became members at the Mission and jumped at the chance to purchase tickets to their summer concert series. This summer we’ve seen Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute), The Long Run (The Eagles), Jumpin’ Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones), True Willie (Willie Nelson), Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash), and The Fab Four (The Beatles). All were excellent.

Dana Point also offers their own dose of free (can’t beat free) summer concerts; we’ve seen Led ZepAgain (Led Zeppelin), Springsteen (Bruce Springsteen), The Petty Breakers (Tom Petty), and Turn The Page (Bob Seger).
It’s a booze sippin’, kids roamin’, music jammin’ good time, every time. If you’re in the area, I suggest checking both out.

Support Local: Merchant Square

by Ashley filed under Support Local
Merchant Square is the largest boutique for antiques, memorabilia, handmade goodies, vintage items, records, jewelry, clothing, collectibles, and all sorts of other treasures. I have been here a handful of times during our many trips to the Phoenix area and I never leave empty handed. The staff is warm and friendly and eager to take something out of your hands so you can browse with your hands free. There is an outdoor area that has so much good stuff you’ll forget all about the 110+ roasting temp in the summer. With over 250 vendors, you’re sure to find something that sets your heart aflutter. If you’re in the AZ area, you ought to check them out. Bring your dough though, some of the booths are a bit overpriced and to my dismay, there is no longer an eatery (there used to be the cutest little hot dog / snack place you could grab a bite to eat).  
And be sure to check out the Savor’s down the street. I snagged two killer rugs the last time I stopped in there. 
Who’s from the AZ area? Have you been to either?

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Support Local: Summer Camp

by Ashley filed under Support Local
I drove past Summer Camp a couple of times not knowing it was anything more than a custom framing shop situated in an old automobile service station. On our way out, we stopped and I’m so glad we did. This place plays to the senses with good tunes, the best smelling candles, the most tactile displays like hangers made out of tree branches, and enough treasures so beautifully displayed that your eyes will be popping out worse than Wile E. Coyote’s. I came away with that adorable “Hunker Down With Me” banner (which can also be found

here), a copy of The Collective Quarterly that I had intended on ordering online anyway, and the tobacco and teakwood combo soy candle (found here), which the nice girl behind the counter said happens to be their best-selling one. If for no other reason (and trust me, there are many other reasons), I’ll be returning to Ojai to stop in at Summer Camp once again.

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Support Local: Sperling Nursery

by Ashley filed under Bits + Pieces, Support Local

We love picking out plants. If you kept track of the plants in our home, you’d probably argue that we like picking them out more than we like keeping them alive; and you’re probably right. We typically opt for the succulents because, well, they’re harder to kill.
Sperling nursery, in Calabasas, is our favorite. They always have a large variety of high quality plants. Their prices are a little steep, but the quality is always great.
And they always have fresh popped popcorn. So, I mean, come on. Hands down, right? Nevermind those grubby little dirty hands I have to share it with… Click To Vote For Us @ Top Baby Blogs Directory!