PENAGE GIVE AWAY WINNER IS???

The Penage Give Away winner is Julie Burroughs. Congratulations Julie - I will send you details on how to get your prize.

Everyone you have 5 days left to enter the Bow Regards give away by commenting under their post. The comment can be as simple as - enter me! and then your name.

How to comment.

I have heard several people have had trouble leaving a comment under the posts to be entered into the giveaways. So here is a step by step process:

1) Under the post it will say COMMENTS in yellow writing.

2) Click the word Comments

3) Under the comments left will be a blank white space Titled: Post A Comment

4) Type your message include your name at the end of the message

5) Below the white box there is a comment as section with a pull down menu if you have one of the accounts select that or Select Anonymous post if you don't have a profile account.

6) Click the Post Comment button - you may have to hit it again.

+ Note: if you leave an anonymous comment please put your name in your message.

Hope This Helps.

Bow Regards

Bow Regards is a fun unique gift shop in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The shop is so fun and creative. Just about every item in the store can be personalized which makes the experience personal as well. They have several sections of the store: the baby section is my favorite. Bow Regards is a great Tuscaloosa Local Joint! The staff is great and they take pride in the store and what they sell. You can get your item specially wrapped as well - "The gift wrap is what makes our shop unique! We take pride in making sure the wrapping looks just as cute as the gift that is inside!" So whether you are shopping for a gift, your child, the holidays, your home, or you just want to go snoop around and see what's new - Bow Regards is your place.

Bow Regards was generous enough to give an 'An Elf on the Shelf' for the giveaway. Elf on the shelf is the newest rage with families with kids.

TO REGISTER IN OUR GIVEAWAY AND WIN AN ELF ON THE SHELF JUST LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW WITH YOUR NAME.

Following and Give Aways

I am thrilled at how many people have been stopping buy the local joint site and getting to know the local businesses here in Tuscaloosa. Here is how you can be a part of making this a huge success and bringing more attention to buying local.

Spread the word - If you are on facebook put it as your status that you registered for a free giveaway on the local joint.

Follow this blog - On the right side of the blog click follow and you will get updates on when we have a new post.

Comment on the posts & win - All you have to do to win a giveaway is comment below the post. You can win multiple times in a year so keep commenting. And this is for everyone it doesn't matter if you know the owner, know me, or have never been to the store. We do giveaways so people can experience the store firsthand. So comment and win.

Penage - The Local Joint

I loved photographing Penage. Their store has so many unique pieces and textures. It is a family business that has amazing service and great relationships with their clients. I have been in some of the homes that Lauren Minto has done the interior design for and I was blown away at her work.

They’ve been offering decorative accessories for the home since 1996. Over the years, styles have changed, but Penage always offers the latest trends in lamps, furniture, picture frames, candles and more.

So whether you are looking to add a few unique pieces to your home, shopping for a loved one or you are looking for a interior designer - you need to contact Penage.

The store is located downtown Tuscaloosa on 6th Street.

Retail Store Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 10am to 4pm
Saturday - Monday: Closed

PENAGE IS HAVING A STORE WIDE SALE STARTING NOVEMBER 24th to DECEMBER 11th WHERE EVERYTHING IS 20% OFF.

LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN THE GLASS PIECE FROM PENAGE.

Congratulations to our DV8 Salonspa Winner

Jessica O. is the winner of the DV8 Mani/Pedi. All you have to do to register to be a winner on any of the blog giveaways is leave a comment. The comment can be as simple as - "I would love to win." And you are entered into our drawing.

Alabama Chiropractic & Spine Care

About 3 years ago I threw out my low back. I felt kinda old and pathetic for 2 reasons: 1 I was only 25 years old and 2 I was playing kickball. That was the first time I saw a chiropractor - they adjusted me and gave me a lift to put in my shoe. Life has been so much better and pain free since. When we moved from Mi the dreaded thing is to find great doctors.

I absolutely love Dr. Lindsey and his whole staff. I was introduced to them through my photography business and I am proud to say he is my Chiropractor now. After I shoot a wedding I am in a huge need for an adjustment.

If you have back pain or feel a little out of whack I would def. check out Dr. Lindsey for an xray, adjustment, and therapy.

Call their offices today at:

205-339-0001

2315 Lurleen B. Wallace Blvd. (located one block south of mcfarland blvd)

Northport, AL 35476

www.alabamachiro.net

DV8 SALON SPA

Photos By: Eric Lee Photography

Robin Sullinger is the owner of DV8 SALON SPA in Tuscaloosa, AL. Robin was a huge help in getting Eric Lee Photography started. She is the definition of what a great local business owner should be. She cares about her clients, loves and invest in her community, and helps other businesses grow as well.

"Established in 2006 and WE pride ourselves on Customer Service. No fancy ads, no fancy words - just US!! Other Salons "bargains" and "coupons" - well let's just say - that's our EVERYDAY WAY!! We love our CLIENTS and really enjoy our PASSION!"

I have had the privilege of working with Robin and others at DV8 in a lot of different settings and they are amazing at what they do. They will travel to the bride on location and do makeup and hair - which is such a nice feature for brides.

There salon is top notch as well. I highly recommend you check out DV8 Salon Spa.

DV8 is also on facebook and updates their page with their current deals and prices

Check out there facebook page here: DV8 on Facebook

They are located on 15th street diagonal from central high school.

Call to setup your appointments today:

1012 15th St
(205) 345-1316

Email : dv8salonspa@bellsouth.net

DV8 IS GIVING AWAY A FREE MANICURE AND PEDICURE. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO WIN IS LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW AND WE WILL RANDOMLY DRAW A NAME AND CONTACT YOU IF YOU WIN.

Congratulations to our Celbrations Bakery Winner

Excited to announce that the Whitaker family are the winners of the 6" cake top from Celebrations Bakery.

Everyone keep posted we have several more giveaways coming.

CELEBRATIONS BAKERY - Northport

I am huge on sweets. I love homemade cookies that are soft and packed with flavor. I love the smell of cakes and pies baking. So when I discovered Celebrations Bakery - I found a little piece of heaven in my soul.

I am featuring the Strawberry Cupcakes and Strawberry Cake. Let me just say that if you love strawberry anything you will flip when you sink your teeth into this cupcake. They are chilled in the fridge and have this topping on it that you can't get enough of.

Celebrations Bakery is a family owned and operated business. They have been serving Tuscaloosa for over 11 years. They are an award winning bakery and won the best dessert categories for "A taste of the town."

Celebrations Bakery is located in the shopping strip on the corner of Highway 69 and McFarland. Their building is between the subway and kmart.

VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO ON THEM

www.celebrations-bakery.com

WANT TO WIN A 6" CAKE TOP FROM CELEBRATIONS??? ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS POST AND I WILL RANDOMLY SELECT A WINNER.

About the LOCAL JOINT - Tuscaloosa Local Businesses

I love finding that special local joint that is unique to a certain city. The one's that have the best homemade pies, bbq, or the local artist, or handmade clothes. There is just something about local joints that are so good and right.

Local joints care about the community in a way that larger companies just can't. The owners know us, their kids go to local schools, and they live right next door.

I started a local photography business a couple of years ago here in Tuscaloosa. One of the hardest things is to get the ball rolling and get your name out there. This blog is all about helping local businesses get their names out there.

We don't just feature any business. They have to be doing things really well. Their products, and service need to be top notch. We want to help you discover the power and reward in buying Local. Our goal is to highlight the best LOCAL JOINTS that Tuscaloosa has to offer.

Shop LOCAL. Buy LOCAL. Be LOCAL.