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May 23, 20231 min

“DITCH THE ITCH” WITH NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLANT

Local Biz Update: Looking for an all-natural mosquito repellent that’s both effective and eco-friendly? Meet Loren and Eric Reynoso the...

Apr 17, 20231 min

BELMONT SHORE

By John Grossi THE PERFECT PLACE TO MEET! Belmont Shore is the perfect place to meet with your friends, family, dates and colleagues....

Apr 3, 20231 min

LONG BEACH CLOTHING CO.

By John Grossi LONG BEACH CLOTHING CO. CELEBRATING ITS 20th YEAR ANNIVERSARY Long Beach Clothing Co., the original Long Beach branded...

Mar 20, 20234 min

RETAIL THAT REFLECTS CULTURE

By Kathleen Mest | Photos by Alexiz Gomez As a Filipino immigrant myself, my parents wanted their children to assimilate to our new home...

Nov 29, 20223 min

Why shopping small & local matters most this time of year: Meet The Wellest!

By John Grossi As the holidays inch closer, gift lists grow longer, and wallets get tighter, it’s easy to think that saving a buck or two...

Oct 31, 20223 min

TENNI-Moc's Sixtieth Anniversary Showcases Why We Should Shop Small for Shoes

By John Grossi Tenni-Moc’s Shoe Store is, in my opinion, both a place to go and a person to see in Long Beach. “A shoe store?” you might...

Aug 24, 20221 min

Long Beach Woodwinds Will Brighten Your Tune!

By Kathleen Mest Dozens of saxophones, flutes, clarinets, and trumpets line the walls in Long Beach Woodwinds and we are probably...

Aug 16, 20221 min

Shop Pretty + Chloe

By Kathleen Mest This cute boutique shop specializes in local handmade gifts, trendy fashion at affordable prices, and excellent customer...

Aug 8, 20221 min

The Picket Fence- A Charming Boutique

By Kathleen Mest “I need teacups for a tea party and I knew I would find them here!” I overheard a customer saying in the shop. And she...

Aug 3, 20221 min

The Place to Buy Wine Barrels in Signal Hill or Long Beach

By John Grossi If you drink wine long enough... sure enough you get a barrel guy, lol. Meet Kevin Beasley, owner of California Wine...

Aug 3, 20221 min

July 2022 Subscription Box Reveal!

By John Grossi 🥁🥁 🥁Time for the July “Life is Great in the 908” Subscription Box reveal!! Once again we were able to support and learn...