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Hard Bonus (2 points): Writer’s Choice – Name a food & beverage (kringle & mocha)
Easy Bonus (1 Point): Writer’s Choice – Mention a place (Petrified Springs Park)
As people may or may not know, I’m a huge backer of supporting local businesses. When we Rely Local, we are supporting a family’s effort to support the area economy, as opposed to huge corporations whose owners are investing outside of the area. You’re literally helping your neighbors get & keep what they need. Who wouldn’t want to take a Sunday stroll through unique & original stores, where you literally can’t find these items anywhere else except for these places?
Here are some individuals I’d like to plug, you might find that their products are picture-perfect, and who couldn’t use a breath of fresh air these days, anyway!
Laura Fogel – Independent Contractor for Mary Kay products: She will match you up with your skin type, skin tone, and help you get that glowing look you’d like! Please check out her products Right Here
Schwenk’s Contracting LLC – for all of your personal needs to be met for general contracting from bathrooms to fencing upgrades! Remember to ask for Joseph Schwenk. Find out more on the website
Amanda Zei – PJM Photos for your individual, family or professional photography needs. Flexible scheduling to fit your day. Check out her Facebook Page, and don’t forget to ask about her Artworks, too!
Sandy Conway Photography – for elegant, personal, pictures for families, individuals, or events, where you want quality photos to remember the special moments in life! Book your appointments today!
Soldwolf – a navy veteran who is writing a Sci-Fi novel, and with enough interest, Deviant Art will set him up with an editor & publisher to turn it into a real book. The chapters are in reverse chronological order. Come read Meeting the Parents (title of book & ch. 1), now, and meet a space navy hero, who is upcoming in his career, and his beloved alien fiancé.
Now to my favorite local stores around here, where the smells & scents are as refreshing as the cherry blossoms in spring!
Bendtsen’s Bakery – authentic Danish bakery with the best kringles you’ll have not just in this country, but here in Racine, as well! This area was nicknamed “little Denmark”, and the kringle is a Danish pastry where they’re still made by hand-rolling the dough, with 7 layers of flakey crust & butter, filled with various delicious fruits, nuts, and more. There’s literally a flavor for everyone! Order some, you won’t be disappointed! (Pecan & apple are the two most popular).
Wilson’s Coffee & Tea – a locally owned shop, on their 2nd generation. They roast their coffee beans in-house, and they have fair trade items, and their teas are good, too. Everything from a breakfast roast, to evening tea, to ethnic blends, they have it! I love their blended mocha (kind of like a mocha shake), it’s delicious! You all need to try one today!
Lighthouse Gallery & Gifts – unique to hold everything Racine, WI – from the photography of the lakefront, famous Wind Point Lighthouse (listed in the top 500 great lakes lighthouses) as well as t-shirts, handbags, coffee mugs, and so much to list! Please check them out!
Petrified Springs Park – it has a full golf course, nature preserve & trails, and play/cookout spots available – in 3 different sections – the green lawns are awesome, wherever you are in the park, and hey, pack your Racine bag with the bakery items, bring the coffee, and have a picnic! Mike & I had our Renewal of Vows here, and it was great. We almost got to get baptized in the river! Come along, have some fun with a relaxing nature walk!
There are so many other neat places too, like Refined Salvage & Pallet Design, Gold Bear Trading Co, Wind Point Lighthouse, various beaches, and hey, just because it’s Wisconsin, it’s more than smelling dairy air! Plenty around here, like the bar & grills, where we serve more than beer, it’s gourmet pub food that can’t be compared, so hey, bring your honey, every day & evening can be date-night!
Topic & Picture: Martien Ecrits
Caption: 1) nature’s canopy 2) Sunday stroll 3) picture-perfect 4) breath of fresh air 5) refreshing 6) cherry blossoms 7) green lawns 8) nature walk 9) (no) smelling dairy air 10) date time
