December Local Spotlight - ARC Realty Blog

We are so excited to announce this month’s Local Spotlight! There are so many unique, wonderful local businesses in Central Alabama, and we are so ready to celebrate them this month!

LOLO, Locals Supporting Locals, is an amazing program for your ARC Realtor to give to you! Each month, a completely free, new gift comes to your cell phone for you to enjoy. The gifts are selected by region and are only for local businesses, no nationwide chains!

LOLO helps remind us to shop local and support our friends and neighbors! Here are December gifts to you!

Magic City Nutrition

Birmingham Metro, Trussville

Making eating healthy easy and fun, Magic City Nutrition is a meal-replacement and energizing beverage outpost conveniently located in Birmingham, Alabama; right on 2nd Avenue South. This shop is a health and wellness dream, with a variety of items available that are both packed with nutrients and vitamins, but they also won’t weigh you down for the rest of the day! So the next time you’re out and about and need a little pick me up, stop by Magic City Nutrition and grab something to power you through the afternoon strong!

LOLO recipients will enjoy coffee and a pastry!

Darnell’s Fun Stuff

Hoover

Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect personalized holiday gift, or you’re searching for quality invitations, announcements, or stationery – Darnell’s Fun Stuff has you covered. From engravable glassware and monogramming to custom graduation and wedding gifts, there’s something for any and every occasion at this local shop. Is there a new baby in the family? Get a custom ornament made to honor the baby’s first holiday, or order a personalized puzzle for the older kids. And the next time you’re in Vestavia Hills, stop by Darnell’s and shop local this holiday season!

LOLO recipients will receive $10 to spend!

Valhalla Board Game Café

Shelby County

Play with heart and fall with honor at Valhalla Board Game Café. This locally-owned spot is a Viking-themed, tavern-style cafe designed to cater to all ages and skill levels, with an entire library of board and card games available for you and your group to enjoy. Strike up a casual game of Monopoly at the large tables available in “The Halls of Valhalla”, or book a private room for that intense D&D campaign you have coming up. Fortify yourself for the journey ahead by noshing on sandwiches available for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or fuel up at Valhalla’s full-service espresso and coffee bar. Not a fan of games? Not a problem. Join your friends to celebrate their victory by ordering up a nice charcuterie board, or washing down some local mead in an official AleHorn mug. Come by this fun local board game cafe the next time you’re out and about and let’s get to some gaming!

LOLO recipients will receive $10 to spend!

Lorraine’s Bake Shop

Montgomery Metro

Looking for a warm and cozy spot to enjoy something sweet this winter? Head to historic Dexter Avenue for Lorraine’s Bake Shop, a local bakery that has a lovely, welcoming interior and smiling faces behind the counter. As soon as you walk through the door, you’ll be greeted by the comforting scents of fresh baking treats and brewing coffee. Everything is made on-site, including delectable cookies, sweet breads, brownies, cinnamon rolls, and coffee cake. Wash it all down with tea, coffee, and espresso drinks. Step in from the chill and warm up with a gingerbread oatmeal cream pie served with a hot cup of coffee.

LOLO recipients will enjoy a free coffee and cookie!