Local Store Front Project- 43 Degrees North
For many across America the stay at home orders can or may be having an affect on our mobility. The fears surrounding the unknown, the virus, the news etc, can trigger depression, anxiety, discomfort, and more. There is no judgement into how you navigate through this, but if you're looking for motivation, or you'd like to support local fitness videos, give the kind folks over at 43 Degrees North a go and follow their live fitness videos. Some feature work outs you can do outside, no equipment needed! Some are dance, or fitness videos you can do right from home. If you feel you need to take a moment to just breathe, relax, or stretch, they're also doing yoga live!
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"We are a small business with a BIG heart. Our passionate and knowledgeable fitness professionals are excited to continue to keep you moving and connected to our 43 community. We are the faces you recognize and the people you know and love." Owner, Crystal Reynolds
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members" Coretta Scott King
This was posted on their instagram and mentions how truly thankful they are for the outpouring of love and support they'e receiving at this time! They are thankful for all of you!
Featured in the photo is the leadership team
Tina Poirier- Bringing you yoga to get through this time!
Crystal Reynolds- Owner
Matt Tubman and Paula Dubois
Local Store Front Project- Viking House
The coronavirus and Stay at Home orders are affecting many yearly celebrations, birthdays, holidays, weddings, events and more. Downtown Concord features so many wonderful and one of kind stores to shop for the perfect gift, card, flowers, etc. They're having to use their creativity and technology to help customers shop for gifts that they can still ship or give at home to their loved ones.
One of these stores has been in Concord since 1983, and that is The Viking House. A destination shop and big hit with travelers. Their website states that they are known for "featuring a delightful selection of Scandinavian and European gifts, as well as a variety of items made in the US (that Europeans would most certainly enjoy), you’re bound to find the perfect gift for that upcoming wedding, holiday celebration, or treasure for someone special! While you’re here, be sure to grab a yummy treat from our extensive assortment of imported European food!"
You can check out their virtual shopping options via Skype or appointment over the phone. They are also offering curbside pick up a few times a week. For more details you can visit them on Facebook or instagram @vikinghouseconcord
Feel free to also call or leave a message at 603.228.1198
Local Store Front Project- Bona Fide Green Goods
I think I speak for us all when I say, what a blessing it is to live in a time of technology. It is the one thing connecting us all together during this time. Because of technology we can still see our parents and loved ones faces. We can still have game nights, or girls nights. More importantly, for the local businesses, we can still shop online! Today's feature is Bona Fide Green Goods. When I asked them if they had to change anything online, Amanda said, "we had to adjust everything. Running an online business is much different than a store front and our website wasn't ready. Quickly adapting to change and educating ourselves on how to survive this as a retail business is scary, but we are doing it!"
Bona Fide Green Goods is a retail store offering home goods that are natural, sustainably sourced, eco-friendly and plastic free! Here is their message to our community!
"Since 2007 Bona Fide Green Goods has been a staple in downtown Concord, NH. Bringing the community not only purposeful products but education and hope for the future. As new owners we truly believe in the mission and have been overwhelmed by the support this past year. We just want you to know we will get through this together and can't wait to see you all again! In the meantime, you can shop online at www.bonafidegreengoods.com.
WE MISS YOU
Greenly, Mandy, Amanda, Mike and Ryan."
They do have masks, and they are doing curbside pick up as well!!
Visit them online or social media @bonafidegreengoods
Local Store Front Project- Penumbra
During the Stay at Home orders I've been witnessing the kindness, love, gratitude, humor, and togetherness our homes, communities and the world are feeling and exuding right now as we find new ways to come together, while being apart. I've also gotten to witness the wealth of diversity our community has to offer in terms of both the small business owners and their shops. One new shop in particular is Penumbra, a shop for "thoughtful goods, for self and home"
"Alison Murphy and Alyssa McClary are wives who opened Penumbra in March of 2020. Our storefront was open a whole week before NH got the Stay at Home order, so we decided for public safety to close our shop doors but continue with pick up and delivery.
Our aesthetic is "plants we can't kill", which is even more true right now when we need to keep the plants alive in an empty shop.
We also carry cards, prints, candles, soaps and other home goods.
We love to help people find the best plants for their space!
You can message us on Facebook, or Instagram @penumbra.shop
or email [email protected] anytime!"
Alyssa from Penumbra says plants are a great way to bring the outdoors, indoors! They also add fresh air, life, and color to your home which can aid in boosting our moods. House plants are said to improve concentration and productivity. So if you're stuck working at home, or having a hard time adjusting right now, consider adding house plants.
Local Store Front Project- Concord Photo Service
There's one thing photography has always meant to me and that's capturing moments and memories. Memories of your favorite places, loved ones, pets, events and more. It's a beautiful thing to see someone smile when they look at pictures of their wedding day, vacation, birthdays, graduation, etc.
Concord Photo Service, formally Concord Camera Store, says now is the perfect time to dig out all your photo's to bring those smiles to your face while you're stuck inside. If you haven't already, maybe now you can make a scrap book, back up your photo's, have them re-touched or simply, order prints!
Michael, from Concord Camera stated, "We want all our customers to be safe. These are unusual times and we look forward to a time of being able to connect face to face with our customers."
For now, curbside pickup and drop off are available from 10am-5pm Monday through Saturday. Or checkout their website which is available 24/7!
Or follow them at
Facebook- Concord Photo Service
