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Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day With Creekside Bakery

Source: Creekside Bakery Love it or hate it, we are a nation of chocolate eaters. In fact, Statista reported that 268 million Americans consumed chocolate and other candy in 2020.

12 Last Minute Gifts You Can Buy Locally

Whether you were in need of some retail therapy or you just wanted to support your beloved local businesses when they needed it most, there were plenty of reasons to

Sweet or Savory? Take Your Pick on National Pastry Day

Image credit: Creekside Bakery Instagram (@creeksidebakery) You can learn a lot about a person through their favorite pastry. Sweet or savory? Chocolatey or fruity? Doughy or flaky? Whatever it is

Small Business Saturday: The Perfect Opportunity to Shop Local

The holiday season will be in full swing this weekend, with post-Thanksgiving shopping sprees underway. As you prepare your shopping lists and get ready to divide and conquer, we want

These Local Restaurants are Offering Delicious Thanksgiving Feasts for Pickup

It’s that special time of year again. The weather is getting colder, the leaves on the trees are changing from green to red, and we’ve got plenty of holiday celebrations

Tips and Tricks for an Imaginative Halloween

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means even more spooky fun to look forward to. But while parents are coordinating around Covid-19 restrictions, kids could be looking at

Treat Your Parents on This National Day

Sharing a meal is a bonding experience. It shows gratitude, caring, and the simple enjoyment of another person’s company. So it’s no surprise that many of our best memories with

Celebrate National Coffee Day With These Five Local Spots

Is there anything better than a good cup of coffee? Whether you’re lounging by the pool with a refreshing iced coffee in the summer, or warming your hands with a

Support Our Local Bookstores on International Literacy Day

Maybe it’s all this time spent at home, but we’ve been hearing book recommendations left and right as well as stories about Novato residents joining virtual book clubs. Reading is

Treat Your Friends to These Local Gifts on National Girlfriends Day

It goes without saying — your girlfriends make the world go round. They teach you new things, inspire you to be the best you can be, and help you see

Stay Cool, Stay Local on National Ice Cream Day

Summer is upon us, and you know what that means … it’s time for ice cream! According to the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association, the average American eats 48

4 Fun Things to Do This July 4th Weekend

With summer officially in full swing and a long weekend ahead of us, Shop Local Novato has some great ideas for how to spend your holiday weekend! From festive family

Celebrate Father’s Day with Our 2020 Gift Guide

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21st, and we have the perfect gift guide to help you surprise your Dad with a special something! We’ve rounded up the best local gifts

You Donut Want to Miss this Favorite National Holiday!

Word on the street is that you have been baking! From banana bread to classic chocolate chip cookies, it’s clear that Novato residents have been honing their baking skills during

Celebrate Mother’s Day With Our 2020 Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th and we have the perfect gift guide to help you surprise your Mom with a great gift this holiday. Despite the active Shelter in

Family Fun this Easter Sunday

With Novato residents observing social distancing and staying home as much as possible, Easter Sunday is going to feel a little different this year. We’re going to miss some of