Let's Meet Our "Life is Great in the 908" Winter Subscription Box Vendors

By Kathleen Mest

Photos submitted by businesses

Our LB908 mission has always been to support our local small businesses. Our “Life is Great in the 908” Subscription Box is delivered directly to your home and is always a surprise! Introducing our local vendors from our January 2026 Subscription Box! These businesses aren’t just about products, the products reflect the local people behind them!

OH.MY.DATES.

Website: eatohmydates.com Instagram: @eatohmydates

OH.MY.DATES. is a small batch business created by Anton Henriksen and Gabrielle Nolan. They handcraft elevated candy dates made with whole, simple ingredients. No preservatives… just nature’s candy, leveled up. With flavors like Blue Raspberry (most popular) and Brownie Batter (my favorite), these dates are an intriguing and delightful treat. 

kid˚MANDU | Est. 2024

Website: youtube.com/@hi_kidmandu Instagram: @kidmandu.studio

Owner Nicky da Kiid˚shares, “kid˚MANDU is a Studio dedicated to Spirit Freedom, Slow Movement & iMAGE Making from the lens of 3rd Eye. it’s giving 100% Ai-FReE humanMADE ART. iM here to remind you that your inNer CHiLD misses you” With inspirations from nature, hardscapes and landscapes, Nicky’s artwork is truly otherworldly. 

Ten of Cups Ceramics

Website: tenofcupsceramics.com Instagram: @tenofcupsceramics

Owner Meryll Montano is a first-generation Filipinx American artist from Long Beach. As a multidisciplinary creative with a deep love for ceramics, she’s drawn to building pieces that carry texture, memory, and a sense of home. Her work is influenced by nature, childhood moments, and the real people she connects with through her craft.

Salted Cow

Website: saltedcowbake.com Instagram: @saltedcowbake

Born from Christine and Efren Renon’s roots in Hawaii, Southeast Asia, and LA, Salted Cow brings you gluten-free butter mochi packed with flavor and umami loaded snack mixes. Everything is made from scratch: ube jam, chili oil, black sesame paste, and seasonal fruit purées — all crafted with intention and big flavor. 

Long Beach Candles

Website: lbcandles.com Instagram: @lbccandles

Long Beach Candles celebrates the spirit and community of Long Beach. Each candle is handcrafted by owner Heather Imerman in small batches and inspired by the neighborhoods and landmarks that make our city one-of-a-kind. 

Californio Chocolate 

3708 E. Anaheim St, 90804 Phone: (562) 882-1036

Website: californiochocolate.com Instagram: @californiochocolateco

Welcome to Californio Chocolate, a place where your taste buds are piqued by bold and beautiful flavors and met with a rich and widely untold history. Mexican cacao’s origin story has often faded in the background–we’re bringing it back into the spotlight,” shares owner Eduardo Ponce. Visit their new storefront and try their hand-crafted, small-batch chocolate bars, ceremonial-grade cacao and more.

Miss Priss Cupcakes & Such  4131 Norse Way, 90808

Phone: (562) 377-6385 Website: missprisscupcakes.com Instagram: @missprisscupcakesandsuch

Miss Priss AKA owner Karie Foster, has proudly been serving Long Beach for over 17 years. Visit the shop to choose from over 20 daily and specialty flavor cupcakes. Karie also specializes in custom cupcakes, cakes, and cookies. Visit @missprisscupcakesandsuch on Instagram, she has been known to have free give-aways!

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INTERESTED IN SUBSCRIBING TO THE “LIFE IS GREAT IN THE 908” BOX?

For more details, go online to lb908.com. The LB908 box is hand-delivered once a quarter - next delivery is in April! You receive 30% off local, small business goods and may discover your next favorite find.