Best of the Springs Expert Picks – Shopping
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BEST WAY TO AVOID THE SUPERMARKET AND SHOP LOCAL
DOOR TO DOOR ORGANICS
Let’s face it. The grocery store is not your favorite place. You already know what you like and when you’re gonna need it. Skip the grocery. Door to Door Organics has teamed up with hundreds of local farmers and artisans to deliver fresh organic produce, farm-fresh milk, dairy products and so much more. Once a week or every other week, like magic, you’ll be fully stocked – whichever you decide. The best part? All the time saved and better spent doing something you really enjoy. They offer online and food delivery serving areas surrounding Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Fort Collins and some mountain towns.
PET LOVERS UNITE
REPUBLIC OF PAWS
2411 W. Colorado Ave., 634-5139, republicofpaws.com
Hey, dogs and cats, it’s your person’s birthday and you don’t know what to get them. Check out this little boutique. It has lots of fun gifts that your animal-loving person will love. While you’re there – or browsing online – add some things to your Christmas wish list, too. The boutique has everything a dog or cat could need. And if you’re all set in the apparel, collars and leashes department, sign up for a day at the Day Spa & Salon, complete with grooming, massage, laser therapy and more. Republic of Paws has also partnered with the Well Animal Institute to provide anesthesia-free dental cleanings to clients.
FEED YOUR OUTDOOR SPIRIT
MOUNTAIN CHALET
226 N. Tejon St., 633-0732, mtnchalet.com
Online shopping is convenient, easy and taking over a lot of specialty markets. But what happens on a warm spring day when you decide to pack up and take to the outdoors? You’re just about ready and find you need that one last thing. Today. You can’t wait for shipping. Mountain Chalet is your place. Hiking, climbing, apparel, footwear, etc. You need it, they have it.
Jim Smith, left, who recently bought Mountain Chalet from Dan Foster next to Smith, poses with employees Matt Chmielarczyk, from left of Foster, Michael Carsten, Jane Higbie, Gretchen Merten and Andrea Collins Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at the downtown Colorado Springs store. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Nichole Montanez March 7, 2013. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette
Jim Smith, left, who recently bought Mountain Chalet from Dan Foster next to Smith, poses with employees Matt Chmielarczyk, from left of Foster, Michael Carsten, Jane Higbie, Gretchen Merten and Andrea Collins Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at the downtown Colorado Springs store. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Nichole Montanez March 7, 2013. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette