Wednesday, January 12, 2011
 Wednesday at 10:23 AM This past week has been wonderfully inspiring! I attended the local first- ogden meeting and met some wonderful folks who love and support all this is Ogden and learned about some exciting things to come. I met with Amir from nurture the creative minds foundation and am excited to begin collaborating with them and becoming an involved member of this amazing project. Last but not least i started organizing a Yelp event here in Ogden. Local Yelpers will get together for free food and local delights and yelp swag! wanna get an invite to this party? Get on yelp and start reviewing your favorite local places today! My what a busy week its been, besides all the schmoozing i also learned about a rad local blogger and there will be some guest blogs coming soon so keep an eye out! As you all may have guessed Wednesdays are my favorite day of the week and today is going to be tons of fun. Have you checked out the art exhibit at the Eccles community arts center? The Eccles Community Art Center will exhibit the art of the members of the Palette Club of Ogden in Main Gallery during January so check it out today. While your at the Eccles art enter try out some of their rad yoga classes happening all morning. Has anyone noticed all of the crows out recently? In my yard i have 3 trees and thousands of crows have been flocking there nightly to roost. Beginning in fall as the days draw in, crows do something strange and interesting: birds that forage over a large area during the day come together to spend the night in a communal roost. Crow populations are high in many areas, and roosts of a million birds have been reported. A couple years ago a crow went on a crime spreeOgden nature centers wild Wednesday "Wild About Ravens" presentation. Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between a raven and a crow? Come find out as we learn about these mischievous birds. Discover how ravens make and use tools. Meet the Ogden Nature Center's resident raven here in Ogden outsmarting everyone in town. You can learn all about crows and ravens at the Cronk and participate in a raven story. Meet in the Visitor's Center. Kaffe mercantile- double stamp Wednesday sock monkey'n around antiques- love great local deals? groupon is now in ogden! check them out to save today, and businesses join now and generate sales!Follow my blog with bloglovinLabels: brewskis, deals, events, indie ogden, nature center, ogden city murder cycles, ogden utah, rovalis, ume xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Giveaway Winners and other musings. . . at 10:12 AM So here is it folks the moment you all have been waiting for. thanks to random-draw.com i now have the winners of the INDIE OGDEN GIVEAWAY! If you don't win this time have no fear there will be plenty more in the future and i am currently scheming and plotting the next one- think romantic getaways and punk adventures. Be sure to thank all of our sponsors- Rovalis, Cherry Blossoms, Grounds for coffee on Harrison and on Historic 25Th, Sock Monkey'n around antiques, Alison Compton and Rachael Blackman Collins. This is what local is all about- supporting each other! alright alright i know you've either skimmed over this or are praying i am done rambling so here it is THE WINNERS- click on the picture above to see the results from random-draw.com! grand prize of a makeover package complete with a cut, color and a basket off goodies care of Alison Compton of Salon Nouveau goes to Jackie Spencer second grand prize of a photo shoot curtest of Rachael Blackman Collins of Foto Graffiti and Starr Foundation goes to Ashlie Johansen Sock monkey from sock monkey'n around antiques goes to Dez Hollis $20 gift certificate to Grounds for coffee on Harrison goes to Steve Clark $20 gift certificate to Grounds for coffee on Historic 25Th goes to John Irving $25 gift certificate to Little Cherry Blossoms goes to Sadie Gleave $20 gift certificate for Rovalis goes to Kaccee Johnson congratulations to all of the winners! I'd love to see some pictures of the winners accepting their gifts and of the new hairstyle and photo shoot from our grand prize winners to display on the blog! OK now on with the show. It's Wednesday hurray! i love Wednesday so dearly, never a dull moment, never a day of boredom. kick off Wednesday by making some new friends and chatting about movies ( and just in time for Sundance!) with Ogden's independent film society. This meet up is held at grounds for coffee on historic 25th so be sure to grab a cup while your there. If your a talented fellow and you're feeling the need to share it check out mojos and brewskis open mic nights! Head over to brewskis for some rowdy fun and some drinks and head over to mojos for a more mellow folksy vibe and crepes and coffee. feel like dancing? check out the country dance at the union station. learn to 2 step, electric slide and all the other country classics and then dance all night long. 8:30-9pm lesson $4, includes the dancing until midnight. 9pm-midnight $5 And if you just wanna hand out and relax there is always Texas hold em at Teazers. THURSDAY Be sure to check out slam jam at mojos featuring some of Ogden's great talents! And i know its a bit in the future but this gal is hosting her own indie Ogden event in February so keep a look out or more on that soon! BE SURE TO VOTE TO HAVE UNION PACIFIC COME BACK TO OGDEN! http://upexcursion.com/vote/the-boise-limited/ as always, be safe and have fun! Labels: alison compton, cherry blossoms, events, grounds for coffee, historic 25th, indie ogden, ogden utah, rachael blackman collins, rovalis, salon nouveau, sock onkey n around antiques, starr foundation xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Friday, December 31, 2010
New Years! at 9:59 AM Ogden is going to be crazy on new years! There's so much happening you'd think this was a big city, besides all the rad house parties the bars and venues are putting on some amazing shows and parties.Don't bother driving all the way to SLC when you have an amazing town right here where you live. Don't like going to bars? Don't think you have to be deprived of fun this new years, head over to the borrowed earth emporium for their masquerade ball! Wear a mask, bring some booze, and 10 dollars or 15 for two. Ring in the new year with live music, beer pong, dance dance and more. Kamikazes is having a show and party and i was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of them decorating and it looks amazing! They'll have performances by Sindo, Jesse James,Three Point Two, William Knox and Smash Boogie. Come welcome 2011 in with us! I hear there will be a balloon drop and prizes too! If your into dressing up and love the Beatles up Brewskis is going to be all out Beatles mania. Uncle Uncanny and REVOLVER( a Beatles cover band) are playing and dig out your old dud because its a Beatles costume Party! And don't worry if you party a bit too hard Brewskis is also hosting a hangover party the next day. Teazers new years eve party will feature DJ's e-flexx and Latu! There will also be karaoke, dinner, and a $1000.00 midnight balloon drop! If you were lucky enough to get tickets the wine cellar is having a great new years eve bash with Dan Weldon. Dan wants to bring in the new year in Ogden, on Historic 25Th Street - Ogden, Utah , and in a place that I can be partying right with the people I love. Show will start at 9:30, and I will play till you drop. DINNER SPECIALS WILL BE STEAK or SHRIMP plate $16.95 or STEAK AND SHRIMP $18.95, and $2.00 Champagne Wanna celebrate with laughter? Wiseguys comedy club has got what ya need with Ryan Hamilton's "Happy New Year" show. Ryan was recently named one of Rolling Stone magazine's 'Five Comics to Watch' and appeared at Montreal's prestigious Just For Laughs festival. He made his national TV debut when he appeared on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham followed by NBC's Last Comic Standing as a semi-finalist . Previously, he won Sierra Mist's 'America's Next Great Comic' Search and was a finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival competition and appeared at HBO's Las Vegas Comedy Festival as an up-and-coming talent. He's a regular guest on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show and is a favorite headliner in many of the country's top comedy clubs. Looking for a little romance? Tami Rene will be performing 2 Jazz concerts along with dinner at Rovalis. The first show is from 6pm-8pm and the next show is from 8:30pm-10:30pm. They will be having a special featured dish and wine specials as well. Call now or go online to make your reservations. 801.394.070 or www.rovalis.com. The Marriott hotel is also offering a romantic new year special and a low price too! It's not to late to book the Celebration Package! Call 1-800-Marriott for complete details Or celebrate New Years Eve at Ben Lomond Suites Historic Hotel. Ben Lomond Suites is having a New Years Eve Special Deal of $70 a night for Standard Suites and $90 a night for Executive Suites. Book your room today by mentioning promo code "NewYears2011". And remember folks never drive drunk, let someone drive drunk or leave alone while intoxicated. -Drivers, potential passengers, party hosts, bartenders and restaurant managers who may have been drinking can call 800-222-4357 (AAA-HELP) for a free tow home of up to 10 miles. -And don't forget about our local 25-drive. Whatever the reason, whatever the season, call 391-0305 and they'll come pick you up and they'll take you back for FREE!!! -Most bars have a designated driver program just ask the bartender! -And there is always yellow cab, Yellow Cab of Ogden is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week just Call: (801)394-9411 Labels: ben lomond, brewskis, events, indie ogden, kamikazes, marriott, new years, ogden utah, party, rovalis, teasers, wine cellar, wise guys xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Thursday, December 30, 2010
givaway sponsors part 3 at 10:27 AMMy staycation is over, my bestie has flown back to Cali and it time to get back into the regular daily grind. I miss her already but our time together was awesome. Last night was her final night and we spent it adventuring in the blizzard to eat cupcakes and tacos with my daughter , dancing at Mojos and trying some new drinks at kamikazes. Wearing heels in the snow is no easy feat but it definitely gave us some hilarious memories to look back on. 
Mojos is such an amazing space and resource for the Ogden community. If you haven't been there yet PLEASE go now! I'm so excited about the indie Ogden giveaway and the amazing businesses that have volunteered to be a part of it. It's seriously magical and if you haven't entered yet, what are you waiting for? Our last 2 sponsors are a couple of my favorite places to eat and get coffee in Ogden. First up is Ground for coffee on historic 25Th. This place has a yoga studio, comfy chairs and cute local art. The ladies that were working that day were so sweet and nice that i didn't want to leave. The convenient to me location on Harrison has a large sitting area and a cozy couch area with lots of books and outdoor seating. Both locations are run by uber cool moms which is incredibly awesome. Grounds for coffee is a local franchise, giving locals the opportunity to own their own business. They have been around since 1991 and are super involved locally and like to encourage patrons to support local businesses. The coffee is excellent and they have yummy snacks too, i love their parfaits. 
Last but certainly not least is Rovalis. Rovali's Ristorante Italiano is a family owned and operated restaurant established in December 2006. This place has the best mozzarella sticks and ravioli and they also sell pasta dinner supplies. Recently i bought their pasta and it was incredible, the pasta was giant and full of flavor. They have great weekly specials and you can often catch a great giveaway on their facebook. 
Labels: events, giveaway, grounds for coffee, indie ogden, kamikazes, mojos, ogden utah, rovalis xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Saturday, December 25, 2010
Super awesome buy local giveaway! at 11:00 AMIt's here folks the super awesome buy local giveaway! yay! I've been so excited about this lately and could hardly wait to unveil the awesomeness! Be sure to invite tell your friends about this giveaway so they can enter too! There are lots of ways to enter so listen up- You can get one entry for following us on our blog, facebook and twitter You can get one entry for every one of the sponsors that you like/follow - Rovalis, sock monkeyn around, Allison Compton, cherry blossoms and grounds for coffee and you can get one entry for re-posting about Indie Ogden on twitter or facebook! None of your entries are valid unless you post on indie Ogden's facebook and tell me which ones you've done. OK on to the good stuff there are 2 grand prizes and 5 smaller awesome prizes too! The first grand prize package is a whole new look by Alison Compton- A gift certificate for a basic Color service, women's haircut, eyebrow wax, and color sealing deep conditioner. Also Alison has been working with a product line called Unite, and whoever wins will get a couple of her favorite products from the line. Total value of this package is over $165.  Alison has have been a Utah Cosmetologist since December of 2003, but her love for styling hair started when she was just a little girl. Every doll and every Barbie she owned was given a haircut, and as she grew she would practice styling on my cousin and all of her friends. So much, that they often got very bored with her always wanting to play with their hair! Color is definitely her most favorite service because it provides instant change in a subtle way, or as dramatic as you'd like. Big changes can happen with color in just 35 minutes! Her strength behind the chair would have to be communication and having the ability to gain a feel for what people are really asking for. This approach helps her to be able to guarantee all services she provides. Shes love styling hair at Salon Nouveau on Historic 25Th Street in Ogden, because of the sense of community the salon and the whole street has to offer. Everyone supports each others businesses, and the girls at the salon have become her second family. Her major goal for 2011, would be to continue her education with the art of hairstyling. Second grand prize is a Photo shoot of your choice by Rachael of fotograffiti. Use this prize to take family portraits, engagement photos, children's portraits or anything else you can think of. package values at over $75.00  Rachael Blackman collins is a mother of our boys, a photographer and organizer of the Starr foundation. The Starr foundation is an amazing program where Rachael goes to nursing homes and hospitals and takes fun photo shoots free of charge. She also provides entertainment and soon she'd like to add an "adopt a grandparent" option! Sponsorship can be in the form of monetary funding OR volunteering to come and play games/talk/spend time with their resident. She is always on the lookout or volunteers and sponsorships so if your interested email her at lifeasrach@gmail.com. Next up are 5 smaller prizes for some lucky readers- Two people will win a $20 gift certificate to grounds for coffee!  Grounds for coffee is such a cute cafe. Their Historic 25Th location has a yoga studio inside and comfy chairs and their Harrison location has amble space and a kids area. The baristas are quite knowledgeable and when i ordered something that wasn't on the menu the barista made it with enthusiasm and to perfection. on their website it says- We know your choices for coffee are vast. At Grounds for Coffee, our goal is simple; to bring you the freshest coffee possible, in a timely and convenient manner, at competitive prices, with an emphasis on customer service and support. We've been providing this to our local customers in Utah since 1991. One person will win a sock monkey from sock monkeyn around!  sock monkeyn around is an antique store on historic 25Th street. They carry home decor, vintage, retro, toys, yard decor, and more! And of course sock monkeys! This place is so incredibly cute with the best vintage finds for your house at affordable prices. One person will win a $25 gift certificate to Little Cherry Blossoms!  Little Cherry Blossoms features items for babies, for children, and for Mommies. They have apparel, shoes, accessories, gifts, toys, books, and more. I love that they have toys and drinks for moms and babes. They have the cutest clothes and great sales too so check them out! and last but certainly not least... One person will win a gift certificate to Rovalis!  Rovali's Ristorante Italiano is a family owned and operated restaurant established in December 2006. Located on historic 25Th, it was the very first place i went out to eat at when i moved to Ogden. They are so friendly and inviting and truly made me feel like i was already home. Here is what they have to say about their restaurant. 'We want to bring you our unique style and our very best entrees! We view Rovali's as our own little slice if Italy right here in Ogden. Our dishes are always fresh and our original recipes will leave you wanting more! Come and join our family for a nice sit-down dinner and experience Chef Ro's delicious homemade recipes.' Enter now until January 1st to have a chance to win one of these incredible prizes! There are many ways to enter and the more you do the better your chances! Also I'd love to hear about your favorite Ogden places and faces so speak up y'all because i know you've got something to say. Labels: allison compton, cherry blossoms, giveaway, grounds for coffee, makeover, ogden utah, rachael blackman collins, rovalis, salon nouveau, sock monkey n around antiques, starr foundation xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Saturday, December 18, 2010
It's gunna be a snowy weekend! at 10:12 AMboy have i been busy lately. blogging, crafting and preparing for Christmas. It seems like I've been non stop running errands and haven't had time to just sit. luckily i woke up early today so i can write this post. So here is your weekend, or what i could gather. I'm always on the lookout for events so if you have one you want me to mention just send me a message at bryanandmikki@gmail.com! X-mas is almost here and there is only a little bit more time to get a present so head on down to the borrowed earth emporium on Saturday and Sunday and check out the local artisans in attendance every weekend to sell their wares during winter. buy local! family activities, yoga, coffee and food. While your downtown be sure to ride on the Santa train and check out the Christmas village. With snow out its going to be a beautiful sight and Rovali's Ristorante Italiano presents their first annual Cookie Fair! The Cookie Fair is going to be a very festive occasion. Entry to the fair is free and there will be plenty of free samples to taste! The idea for the fair came about in a way we could show off our baked goods to the public. All of our pastries, cakes and cookies are homemade. We will have a place for our guests to decorate their own cookies! Calling all Cookie Monsters! What better way to spend the holiday season than decorating cookies and not having to clean up the mess! We will also have samples of our apple cider, hot chocolate and many other drinks from our Espresso bar! If you want to purchase cookies or any other of our available treats you can do that too with very special prices during Rovali's Cookie Fair only! We will also have gift baskets you can build yourselves and purchase, or simply place your order and we will build them for you with our awesome basket elves! Feeling a bit charitable? Uncommon Grounds Cafe' & Coffee House will be hosting a charity concert for Angel Tree on Saturday December 18th from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Representatives from The Salvation Army and Angel Tree will be here to accept donations for this needy cause. This year they have not even come close to what they need for the children waiting to be adopted. Please stop by and donate. The admission to this great event is an unwrapped toy or winter clothing article. Mountain hymns will be performing alongside 3 other bands. I am very excited to go to the basements show tonight! Its the second annual Christmas is on Fire show featuring : Fire In The Skies- http://www.myspace.com/fits801 Fire in the Skies was formed in mid 2009, drawing influence for their name from The Seventh Circle from the epic poem ..Dante's Inferno... Not long after formation, FITS was signed to Matchless Records and released their Self Titled EP in November of that same year. Ever since that release, FITS has been touring relentlessly all over the United States building not only a loyal fan base, which they pride themselves on being closely connected with, but also solidifying a reputation as one of the hardest working bands in metalcore today. Breaux- http://www.myspace.com/breauxrock The band is, simply put, dirty southern party metal. With their catchy riffs, classic solos and epic songs, this Salt Lake City, Utah-based band brings the fun back into the metal scene. Their goofy stage antics and high-energy live show have energized even the most dead of concerts in genres varying from metal to hardcore to light rock. and the five finalists from the Battle For Metal Supremacy. And for those non metal heads there is the much anticipated Scott Bennett 'The AMBASSADOR of LOVE" show at wiseguy comedy club. Scott started doing open mics in Las Vegas in 1996. When he moved back to Utah in 1997 because of a divorce he was lucky enough to hook up with a club called Laughs which is now Wiseguys where they gave him a lot of stage time. Before he knew it, he was working on the road as a feature and three years later as a headliner. Scott is a regular at the Improv in Hollywood, and plays the Loony Bins, Funny Bones, Wiseguys, etc. Scott's also done a few TV commercials and bit parts in movies. Scott was the Winner of the Rocky Mountain Laugh Off and has appeared on Blind Date and 'E's Talk Soup. So get out there, dress for the snow and have some fun. There's no reason to sit inside all day when your town is full of action! Labels: basement, borrowed earth emporium, calendar, comedy, events, indie ogden, metal, ogden utah, rovalis, uncommon grounds xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Sunday, December 12, 2010
Carpe Diem at 11:01 PM Early in the day at 11am Utah tea room is having their grand opening ribbon cutting. On their facebook the owner says "The day has FINALLY come! Thank you for the PATIENCE, LOVE and SUPPORT. I never knew it would be so much work but it is truly beautiful and the food is awesome! Please join me if you can. Escape to an English Country Garden serving scrumptious food, beverages and exquisite specialty desserts. So head on over and support a member of your community and all the hard work they have done to accomplish their dreams. Another new addition to historic 25th is sock monkeynaround antiques at 236 historical 25th street.They are Ogden's source for Vintage, Antique, Shabby Chic, & Retro Items. They opened December first so stop by and check them out. After a day of shopping and eating at all the wonderful stores and museums, cherry blossoms, ume designs, slavy, rovalis, roosters, union station and so many more, its a perfect time to grab a cup of cocoa at uncommon grounds or grounds for coffee and walk over to the Christmas village to see the lights. Ogden is a very special town, don't forget that and never take it for granted. Sometimes we try so hard to find something more, something better than what we already have that we miss whats right in front of us. Lets all take a moment to revel in what is already here and not wait until its too late. You only live once; but if you live it right, once is enough. - Adam Marshall Labels: calendar, cherry blossoms, events, grounds, indie ogden, ogden utah, roosters, rovalis, slavy, ume, uncommon grounds, union station xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Monday, December 6, 2010
holiday gift guide for keepin' it real at 2:25 PM wanna get your friend or loved one something rad but wanna support independent folks? i've made a handy little guide of my favorite things that are either local, handmade, independent, d.i.y, support stay at home moms, amazing companies or proceeds go to a good cause. so make this the year you vow not to be part of the problem but to be a be part of the solution. if you just purchase 10% of your shopping list from local or independent people you can make a BIG impact and it feels good too! check out buy local utah for more- http://www.localfirst.org/ Local Ogden shops --Slavy-"Slinky and chic" As labeled in AAA magazine, cute clothes and great styles. website --Ume boutique- ume' boutique is a chic women's fashion store on Historic 25th Street in downtown Ogden, Utah. Salt Lake Magazine named ume' Best Boutique in the 2008 Best of the Beehive awards. http://www.umedesigns.com/ --urban chic- This is a new store with everything you can't find anywhere else. From antique wear to urban/vintage wear! Great prices! facebook page --little cherry blossoms- Little Cherry Blossoms features items for babies, for children, and for Mommies. We have apparel, shoes, accessories, gifts, toys, books, and more. http://blog.littlecherryblossoms.com --Borrowed Earth Emporium- provides the community of Ogden with Yoga, healing arts, local goods and a cafe! http://www.borrowedearthemporium.com/about/ --rovalis- the Italian Cooking Basket is a great holiday gift! It includes: 1 bottle of Antica Balsalmic Vinegar, 1 bottle of Casalina Olive Oil, 2 packages of Maestri Air-dried pastas, 1 can of Strianese imported tomatoes with whole basil, and 1 gourmet Valrhona Jivara dark chocolate bar. All this is a beautifully decora...ted basket for $45. Call or email and they will make one for you to pick up! 801.394.1070 Also, you can create your own baskets with whatever you like!http://www.rovalis.com/ --grounds for coffee- Eco-Basket.1 20oz BPA-free travel mug, 1 reusable knit java jacket, 1 bag Organic Timor coffee and and "I Buy Local First" sticker.$25 also I am Ogden" Books for only $20! http://www.facebook.com/25thGFC --beehive cheese co. -http://www.beehivecheese.com/ When you take a bite of Beehive Cheese, it melts like butter in your mouth— that’s because it’s made from some of the creamiest and cleanest milk in Utah, lovingly crafted into specialty cheese by a family who shares a passion for the artisan way of life.they have gift baskets and sample packs. --green the world- http://www.greentheworldstore.com/ Northern Utah's only Eco-Friendly Retail Store offering all things green to help you Look Good, Feel Good, and Do Good shops run by rad people --transient bags- http://www.transientbags.com/ each bag is handmade and incredibly affordable. they make, hip pouches, courier bags, and other bags. --ratchet- http://www.etsy.com/shop/ratchet accoutrements for the post-civilized --mamas little babies- http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamaslittlebabies amazing modern illustration jewelry --the dainty squid- http://www.etsy.com/shop/kaylah7 pouches made from amazing incredible to die for cuteness fabric. independent retailers --mod cloth- http://www.modcloth.com/store Founded by high school sweethearts, Eric Koger and Susan Gregg Koger, and built on a foundation of love for vintage and retro clothing --karmaloop- http://www.karmaloop.com/index.asp?rcode=MAMAMOUSE Karmaloop never received any venture investment and grew solely through hard work -- indie designer retailer --universal cycles- http://www.universalcycles.com/ Online bike shop based in Portland Oregon. they have thousands of products for every kind of bike,They have a gift guide too http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/index.php?category=4219 stores run by moms --pea pod treasures- http://www.etsy.com/shop/Peapodtreasures vintage and vintage inspired whimsy for every day. --tiny whales- http://www.etsy.com/shop/tinywhales Changing the way you dress your children, because the rules were meant to be broken. --2011 mamas calendar-http://www.facebook.com/mamacalendar hunter and i are in it this year and it is such and amazing project. ordering info on their face book --cookie lee designs- Kaccee Johnson Independent Jewelry Consultant kaccee3189@gmail.com View the current catalog of hip jewelry www.cookielee.com. Contact her by email with your orders!!! --flap wear- unique headgear for unique women- flapwear@gmail.com --cosmo beets- amazing feather earrings and other accessories- COSMOBEETS ETSY.COM charities --Women's Prison Book Project The Women's Prison Book Project provides incarcerated women with new or used paperback books, donated by publishers, bookstores and individuals. Contact WPBP at www.prisonactivist.org. --Global giving- http://www.globalgiving.org/ buy a giftcard for someone to donate to a charity of their choice. independent books and zines --don't leave your friends behind- http://dontleaveyourfriendsbehind.blogspot.com/ an amazing zine about supporting your parent friends. i wrote a piece in the latest issue about supporting parents who have lost a child. --the worst zine- http://theworstcompzine.blogspot.com/ a zine about death and grief.its hard to know what to say. let this be a start. i wrote an essay in the recent issue about losing paikea. --wild fermentation- http://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3364/ a very fun book about fermenting things! -- the future generation- http://www.amazon.com/Future-Generation-Zine-Book-Subculture-Parents/dp/0978656911 an amazing zine anthology by china martens . i read it front to cover in a few hours it was amazing! --little squatters handbook- http://www.akpress.org/2006/items/littlesquattershandbook A lonely house all falling down; five homeless folk alone and cold. How can there be a happy end? Read on and see the tale unfold Labels: beehive, borrowed earth emporium, buy local, cherry blossoms, grounds, indie ogden, ogden utah, rovalis, slavy, ume, urban chic xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Saturday, December 4, 2010
a day of rest? rest is for suckers! at 10:30 AMSundays in Utah can be a drag. nothing is open, there doesn't seem like there is anything to do and your bored to tears. don't fret! Ive got some ideas for you. With Christmas just around the corner there is undoubtedly a few gifts you still need to pick up. Even if you're a super organized early shopper, and you got that shiny 'always prepared for x-mas' merit badge, i bet there is still someone you could get a gift for...yourself perhaps? So, head over to the borrowed earth emporium and check out the winter market. local artisans in attendance every weekend to sell their wares during winter. Buy local! Family activities, yoga, coffee and food too. http://www.borrowedearthemporium.com/calendar/ hungry after a morning of shopping? luckily there are quite a few amazing local eateries near by. whether your craving an amazing burger or salad with a fresh micro brew at roosters, a filling Italian lunch at Rovalis or you just need to have some sweets at vintage cupcakes there is definitely something for you on historic 25Th. While you are strolling around check out the local shops for some great holiday deals, head over to the Christmas village or try out the new trolley. Historic 25Th is my favorite place in Ogden and it's a one stop shop for support your town. after all that shopping you could be pretty tired but if your not then get dressed up and head out to one of the great bars in Ogden. my personal fave is kamikazes but if your looking for action teazers has NFL Sundays. Teazers is the #1 spot for Football. They have the Sunday Ticket and play every single game. Stop in for great Sunday Brunch, Wing Specials and Beer Specials and football Bingo with great Prizes. Football not your thing? Go ahead, try it out, you just might like it. At the very least you can get a kick out of watching grown men throw tantrums over sports. So there! now you have no excuse to say your bored on a Sunday. Don't be afraid to go try something new you just might surprise yourself. Be sure to spread the word about indie Ogden by following this blog, twitter or sharing it with your friends! Labels: borrowed earth emporium, historic 25th, indie ogden, kamikazes, make a wish, nfl, roosters, rovalis, slavy, teazers, utah, vintage cupcakes, winter market xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older |
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