Shopping in the 417

I’m wrapping up the rest of November with local shopping in and around Springfield. There are so many great shops to choose from. I hope they all got lots of business on small business Saturday. Here are a few local gems. The Local Bevy This adorable art gallery and gift shop is located in theContinue reading “Shopping in the 417”

Shopping Downtown in Springfield, MO

The holiday season is rapidly approaching which means a lot of shopping is about to happen. But before you start searching for the perfect gift online, consider some of the local shops in your area. For the month of November, I will be promoting local businesses in the 417 area. I decided to start withContinue reading “Shopping Downtown in Springfield, MO”

Day 75: Visiting Historic Commercial Street

My hometown is slowly starting to open back up with precautions of course. The farmer’s market was going strong on historic Commercial street. I figured this would be a great opportunity for a cultural experience for my Fulbright students. My two students from Africa were thrilled to meet some fellow Africans: a young woman fromContinue reading “Day 75: Visiting Historic Commercial Street”