Holy Lamb Organics has been making natural bedding products locally by hand in the small town of Oakville, Washington for 24 years. The South Sound community can access a “touch and feel” experience in Olympia. The company's retail showrooms are the only all-natural bedding stores between Seattle and Portland, according to owners Jason and Mindy Schaefer. The Olympia Bed … [Read more...] about Holy Lamb Organics: Natural Bedding Made Locally
New Neighbors Guide Thurston
YMCA & North Thurston School’s 9th Year Partnering for Education
Earlier this month the South Sound YMCA and North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) kicked off their nineth year of Power Scholars Academy showing that long-lasting community partnerships are critical to the future of high-quality education. Statistics show that kids from low-income families often start kindergarten unprepared and continue to fall behind without proper … [Read more...] about YMCA & North Thurston School’s 9th Year Partnering for Education
Shop Fresh and Local at Olympia Farmers Market
Shopping at the Olympia Farmers Market can be a great way to get to know your community while supporting your local economy. Open year-round with three distinct operating seasons, it’s a great addition to your weekly shopping routine. The market is open Thursday to Sunday, April through October for High Season, Saturday and Sunday in November and December for Holiday Season, … [Read more...] about Shop Fresh and Local at Olympia Farmers Market
La Gitana Pizza: Authentic Dining Experience
Pizzeria La Gitana whisks you away to an authentic European dining experience and you don’t have to leave Thurston County. The attention to organic, high-quality ingredients served in a sweetly romantic yet casual setting keeps people coming back for more. With strong community ties, La Gitana continues to be popular and appreciated. People return for their favorite dishes, … [Read more...] about La Gitana Pizza: Authentic Dining Experience
Merle Norman – Time to Revisit: It’s Not Your Grandma’s Cosmetic Store
The Merle Norman Day Spa in Lacey is fully engaged in today’s beauty industry. Let go of any preconceived notions you might be carrying. It has been a year since Missi Pacheco purchased the franchise from Madelin White, who is well-known and loved for her five decades of business in our community. Pacheco started working for White when she was nineteen. She appreciates White’s … [Read more...] about Merle Norman – Time to Revisit: It’s Not Your Grandma’s Cosmetic Store