BREMERTON:
Bremerton
Farmers Market: May through October,
Thursdays, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
C.J.'s
Evergreen General Store: Our neighborhood store:
Delicious ice cream cones (bestselling flavor is
licorice), home-made goodies, and everything you need at the
last minute or for a day in the park!
Doug's Woodworking: View Doug's
(Rinda's husband) online portfolio of his woodworking
projects. All are original designs! Many contain unusual
woods such as curly maple. He takes commissions.
PayPal.
Simply
Renewed: My favorite, local collectible shop!
Nice things, good prices.
CHILDREN'S BOOK
CREATORS:
Don Tate: See what books author/illustrator
Don Tate has created and where to buy them!
Enjoy his extensive online portfolio, and take a
fascinating virtual visit to his art studio (detailed with
lots of graphics).
Jarett J. Krosoczka: This
author/illustrator's site contains lots of freebies and lots
of fun information about how he creates his picture books.
Read an interview. Also see his
hilarious video about creating "Monkey Boy" on
YouTube.Jeff Kinney: Read the
delightful and funny "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," online free
here (it contains lots of cartoons). Site also offers
free online learning games and comics.
Kevin Henkes: Find out how Kevin Henkes, created
one of Rinda's favorite picture books, "Kitten's First Full
Moon." This site also contains free games and
activities.
Mary E. Lyons: Author of high-quality
historical fiction and nonfiction for children, with an
emphasis on African-American history. Site contains extensive classroom
activities for these books. Her books include the lovely
"Stitching Stars," a rare book on the story quilts of
African-American quilter, Harriet
Powers.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
Dr. Bronner's Soaps: Thrifty choices, safe for
the environment.
Forests of the World: Products from
biodiversity projects around the world.
Harmony House Foods: Buy nutritious,
dehydrated foods here.
Jamtown: Musical
instruments from many countries. Great for
children.
Moka Joe's: Organic
coffees, roasted by a local business in Washington
State.
The Green Glass site: Fascinating process.
Lovely products made from recycled glass.
FAIR
TRADE:
A Fair Trade gift store: Buy
handmade gifts from Thailand and other countries here.
Etsy:
Wonderful place for artists/ handworkers to sell their
work. Fun to shop here!Friendship and Peace: Gorgeous embroidery by
Palestinian women.
Guatemalan quilts: Beautiful quilts, many
cleverly made from recycled fabrics.
Handcrafting Justice:
Multi-country, Catholic site. Includes gifts crafted in
Thailand.
"GREEN" RESOURCES:
Save money by going
green!
B.U.G.S.:
Organic gardening
association in Bremerton, Washingon.
Climate Solutions: A handy check-list
of easy-to-implement solutions!
Energy Conservation Tips: Nice list of
ways to save energy and money!
Frugal Cities: Fascinating article about
simple ways for communities to go "green."
Sustainable Ballard: The goal
of this organization located in Ballard, Washington, is "A
Blueprint for EveryTown, U.S.A." A wiki site with lots of
local "green" resources.
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