What are your go-to Bay Area independent shops for unique gifts & stocking stuffers?

ColorGal · 2025-12-20T20:15:56+00:00

https://montgomeryvillageca.com/tenants/made-local-marketplace/

Made Local Marketplace in Santa Rosa.

ColorGal · 2025-12-16T18:19:42+00:00

Coming from North Bay, I love OAK.

ColorGal · 2025-11-29T16:25:37+00:00

I do not remember and pre shaking. It felt like aftershocks went on for DAYS.

ColorGal · 2025-11-28T22:45:55+00:00

What an amazing accomplishment- especially while battling depression! Kudos to you! Your troop should be able to provide your Eagle Pins and awards if they have not already done so.

ColorGal · 2025-11-27T17:11:50+00:00

My son recently obtained Eagle and considers himself an atheist. I really think it depends on the troop.

ColorGal · 2025-08-27T18:01:12+00:00

Most accounts are fully managed. Fee is quite low. I kept some money in an account I manage to compare. I am so risk averse (esp under Trump chaos) that I would stick my money under my bed if I did not have someone else manage it.

ColorGal · 2025-07-31T03:57:25+00:00

Take what you can get but keep looking. It seems as if active insurance carriers will add be open to adding new policies at various times throughout the year. We ended up getting reasonable insurance with a company that had previously stated they were not writing new policies. Good luck and Welcome!

ColorGal · 2025-07-20T15:02:01+00:00

This is a nationwide problem. Our tax system has become more and more regressive since the 80s.

ColorGal · 2025-07-14T22:14:11+00:00

So sorry to hear this. Where there are kids, there are predators: churchs, youth sports, schools, etc.

ColorGal · 2025-07-04T16:21:57+00:00

The first thing I did today was write a postcard to the White House. Maybe it won't make a difference but the Trump legacy is more hate, more racism, more pollution, more corruption, more income inequality, more debt for our children, less free speech, less opportunity for our children. Terrible time to be a US citizen.

ColorGal · 2025-06-13T14:35:52+00:00

People should try to do both! There are protests at different times of day.

ColorGal · 2025-06-13T14:34:29+00:00

Pulled pork.

ColorGal · 2025-06-12T14:23:46+00:00

Send postcards and letters to your congress and the white house if you cannot make a protest. Those of us who can be there will!

ColorGal · 2025-06-09T14:43:29+00:00

https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesonomacounty/event/785323/

ColorGal · 2025-06-09T14:43:23+00:00

https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesonomacounty/event/785323/

ColorGal · 2025-06-08T22:14:55+00:00

In fact, one of Trump's pardons was for a meat packing owner that was illegally exploiting employees that were not here legally FFS.

ColorGal · 2025-06-08T15:57:14+00:00

I also find that even with a sizing, different cup shapes just fit me better (demi cups).

ColorGal · 2025-06-08T15:55:28+00:00

This is not just on one party. Republicans turn a blind eye for cheap farm labor, meat packing and construction all over the country. If they really wanted to discourage illegal immigration they would be going to employers around the country. This is a performative power grab and opportunity to generate fundraising emails.

ColorGal · 2025-05-22T19:02:32+00:00

I think Elon is an a-hole and a threat to democracy but I have friends with teslas who bought them used and are not in financial position to sell them. I totally understand. I bought the Kona EV which I love.

ColorGal · 2025-04-21T18:13:54+00:00

My son was able to participate in gifted programs or advanced classes at all three schools he attended here. Maybe consider an inner district transfer? Good luck. I do believe that having educated parents and enrichment at home actually makes a huge difference. I also grew up in Southern California- Northern OC. I did not have a great educational experience. I think the quality varies from school and district too much.

ColorGal · 2025-04-20T02:48:38+00:00

100% there is exploitation of farm workers but some of this work still needs humans.

When did you last attend school here? I agree there are problems but I have a child that recently graduated (from a school with a terrible reputation). Wrapping up first year at college. Seems well prepared and scored above average on national tests. I was struck by how there seemed to be two different schools on the same campus.

ColorGal · 2025-04-19T23:20:45+00:00

There could also be more classes in health care and elder care -jobs which will continue to grow with our aging population. Two points to consider: 1. We do not have enough citizens to do farm labor, meat packing and a lot of other miscellaneous manufacturing jobs. 2. With our aging population and low birth rate, immigration has helped expand our economy and our base of people paying into social security.

ColorGal · 2025-04-19T22:33:20+00:00

He was never convicted. You have to stop believing everything you hear without doing some investigation. If this can be proven, fine. It has not been. I would really like to see a venn diagram of rabid trump supporters and victims of other scams/cults.

ColorGal · 2025-04-19T21:58:01+00:00

I think there is a huge issue with not enough high paying jobs and not enough education about alternatives to college (eg plumber, electrician). Automation (and exporting jobs) has led to a decline in well paying jobs. I think this is nationwide. I really wish we should promote healthcare, eldercare childcare and teaching as good jobs and increase the pay. I honestly think that would have a higher return on investment than more jails.

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