It ain’t easy keeping this little ship floating, so we want to take a moment to thank all of the local businesses that are offering their support through sponsorship:
First up, welcome back Fuerte Fitness, Wallyhood’s once and future sponsor! If you’re looking for a giant-style gym with a gajillion machines and sweating muscle-men around you, head down to Gold’s Gym. If you’re looking for a simple and well-appointed neighborhood gym with enough equipment to get you in shape, try Fuerte. The best thing about Fuerte, as far as we’re concerned, are the trainers, which is their specialty. Frankly, we get intimidated and confused when we walk into a weight room. At Fuerte, there are a variety of trainers available to help you do the right exercises the right way to achieve the goals you want. And the fact that it’s in the ‘hood means you’ll actually go!
If Fuerte isn’t your speed, but you’re looking for a trainer, we’ve got options for you. Kirchoff Fitness offers a variety of personal training option, including Seattle Best Boot Camp, so called because Seattle Magazine recognized Chris Kirchoff as the Best Boot Camp Trainer of 2008. Happy customers are the best indicators, so check out the comments her students left when she first came on as a Wallyhood sponsor.
If you’ve got your mind on a move, we encourage you to chat with Courtney Cooper of Cooper Jacobs, a realty company specializing in Wallingford real estate (and other parts of the city, as well). Even if you just see real estate as a spectator sport, you may be interested in some of the data she provides about what’s happening in the Wallingford real estate market.
And, of course, HistoricHomesSeattle are happy to help you find the home of your dreams. The Seattle they love: “International, Diverse, Vibrant, Inclusive, Strikingly Beautiful, Friendly, Cultured, Nature-Loving, Open-Minded, Organic, Connected.” What’s not to love?
Now, you’ve got your house, you want to keep it in good repair, don’t you? OK, so get your gutters cleaned. But don’t just pick a name out of the phone book, trust a neighbor. Brian of Debris Free Seattle lives in Wallingford and works in Wallingford: gutter cleaning, window washing, pressure washing, roof cleaning and moss removal. Treat your house right (and mention Wallyhood for a discount!)
You’ve got your house, it’s well maintained, you’ve got a workout under your belt, so relax. Watch a movie. Yeah, we know, Hollywood Video closed, but honestly, what did you ever get their that you really liked anyway? A bunch of Hollywood formula crap. You want something interesting? The best independent movie rental selection west of the Mississippi? Scarecrow Video. Again, if you don’t believe us, read the comments our readers wrote when we first introduced them as a sponsor.
That was a good movie, time for sleep. But your mattress is sagging. Why? Because it’s cheap and old. Listen, people: you sleep on that thing every night for 8 hours! Invest in your comfort and health. Bedrooms and More is a local, family-owned business with a strong environmental and community-minded ethos. Treat yourself right, think global and shop local.
By now, you’ve seen all the coffee give-aways we do here at Wallyhood. If you haven’t won one yet, then maybe it’s time to pony up and buy yourself a bag of Pangaea Organica, a Wallingford-based, fair trade, organic coffee roaster. Rick will deliver, by bicycle, in the greater Wallingford area!
Finally, we know time is almost up, but it’s not Christmas yet, so if you don’t have your tree, get it now! Christmas Trees, hand-picked in Oregon, available at 80th and Aurora.
If you’re interested in joining the ranks of Wallyhood sponsors, please drop us a line for more info!