Posts Tagged ‘vancouver’
Donut Nook
There's something satisfying about going to an old-fashioned donut shop and getting a freshly-made donut. At Donut Nook in Vancouver, Washington, you get an old-fashioned experience. The donuts are made on-site every day. And they are the best donuts I've ever had. The buttermilk bar is like heaven coated in glaze. The prices are [...]
Parks & Recreation
One of the greatest organizations of all time has to be Parks & Recreation, Anytown, USA. I live in Vancouver, Washington and find immense value in our Parks & Rec. From the parks we play in to the community centers that create summer camps for kids to the pools we swim in and so much more. Life in our community is vastly improved [...]
Mint Tea Imports
One of my favorite places in Vancouver, Washington is Mint Tea Imports. It's a super cool import shop locally owned and operated by Abdul and Jenna, who are pretty awesome people. Mint Tea focuses on sustainable, organic items both in the store and the bistro. If you're looking for an unusual gift, you can find it at Mint Tea. They have [...]
Recycled Arts Festival
If your mantra is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; you've got to find time to check out the Recycled Arts Festival at Esther Short Park this weekend in Vancouver. Over 70 artists specializing in everything from jewelry to clothing to metal arts and more will bring their Green goods. The Recycled Arts Festival is sponsored by the Clark County [...]
Windows Into Art
What do you do with storefronts that are sitting empty? Why not fill them with art? Which is just what Windows Into Art in Vancouver, Washington is doing this month. 19 artists. 18 storefront windows. Fabulous. Read the Vancouver Voice article and learn more.
Teddy Patrick
My Costco shopping trip has many times been made more enjoyable by Teddy Patrick; so I wasn't too surprised to find him as the focal point of an article in The Columbian this week praising his positive attitude and refreshing nature. He smiles, he sings, he is genuinely warm and welcoming. Teddy is awesome. Find out more about Teddy [...]
Billboards by The Joy Team
8 Billboards with no other purpose than to promote joy and happiness (awesome) are up right now in the Portland, Oregon-Vancouver, Washington area. Their messages are simple: Love your life, dream big, choose joy, and (one of my personal favorites) you are totally awesome. Full disclosure: I am the founder of The Joy Team, the non-profit [...]
