Posts Tagged Shopping

Where’s Tyler? The Holland Peanut Store

Oct 22

Posted by Tyler in Misc. | 2 Comments

For over 100 years, the Fabiano family has run the Holland Peanut Store.  The store has almost every candy imaginable and is as close as you can get to a Willy Wonka experience.

The Peanut Store has been a staple in my life, just like Captain Sundae is.  Each trip downtown isn’t complete unless I step in the Peanut Store to smell the chocolate covered candies and get something sweet to eat.  Children will go nuts when they walk in, overwhelmed by the sheer amount of tasty deliciousness on the shelves.  As well as factory packaged candies like m&m’s, skittles, suckers, etc. they also have chocolate covered nuts, fruits, and more.  True to the name, they also have fresh roasted peanuts that are sure to hit the spot.

The Holland Peanut Store is open year round and is located at 46 East Eighth Street, in downtown Holland.

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Where’s Tyler? The Outpost

Oct 15

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The Outpost of Holland is a premier outdoor specialty store in downtown Holland.  They carry anything you would ever need to get out and enjoy the beautiful world we live in.  From men’s and women’s clothing to backpacks to kayaks.  The service is outstanding and everyone who works there truly loves the outdoors and they love to see others enjoying it.

The Outpost also carries Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs).  They are the only store in the area that I’ve found that carries them.  A Stand Up Paddleboard is a long board, very similar to a surf board that you stand on and paddle around on the water, it looks like you are walking on the water.  It is a lot of fun to paddle down the many rivers and lakes during a nice, sunny day.  I’ve purchased 3 paddleboards from The Outpost and am very pleased with all of them.  I highly recommend SUPs for anyone looking for a new activity to pick up.  They run $600-$1500 a board but if this is too much to spend, Macatawa Boat House rents SUPs by the hour.

The Outpost is located downtown Holland at 25 East Eighth Street.
They are open:
Monday and Thursday: 10 – 8
Tues and Wed: 10 – 5:30
Fri: 10 – 9
Sat: 9:30 – 5:30

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Where’s Tyler? South Haven Farmers Market

Jul 16

Posted by Tyler in Attractions, Food | No Comments

SH Farmers MarketThis past Wednesday I stopped by the South Haven Farmers Market.  The market is held in the Huron St. Parking lot behind Dyckman Park.  There is a large mural painted on a building wall as you enter the parking lot, it’s very well done and sets the tone for the market.  The market itself is under a large, covered pavilion, so it goes on rain or shine, uninterrupted.  Music was playing over speakers and there were around 25 vendors present this day.  Some vendors had piles of food, others looked picked over, and others were selling flowers, ceramics, and other miscellaneous items.

I had a nice conversation with a man running a small stand.  He was talking about how the market is such a great thing for the city. “It brings people into the town, and encourages them to eat healthy while supporting local growers.”  It was nice to talk to him and get a vendors perspective on the market.  He says that he’s been selling at the market every year for 15 years now. I even saw a classmate from school who was working at the Visser Farms stand.  Next time you are at the market have a conversation with one of the vendors, it’s very interesting and they are almost always willing to talk.

If you’re looking for fresh fruit and veggies, head down to the South Haven Farmers Market for some very tasty and fresh wares.  If South Haven is too far of a drive, Holland and Saugatuck also have farmers markets throughout the week as well.  Just check the events calendar for times and days.

The market runs Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. May through October.  Stop by and support the local community.

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