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This week the Patriots took care of business and now sit at 11-2. The Giants looked outclassed and were down by 27 at the half. The big play of the game was a fantastic 94 yard punt return by Marcus Jones.

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This week find the 2-10 NY Giants going to New England to play the 10-2 Patriots.

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Week 12 was the big game we expected from Christian McCaffrey. The rest of the game shows both teams have far to go. Both offenses struggled, Purdy threw for three interceptions and only made progress with short passes....

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It's week 12 and Carolina is going into San Franciso and it should be a good game.

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📷Well week 10 is at an end and the game last night was unexpectedly boring. Philadelphia held on to get the 10-7 victory. Both offenses were unexpectedly sloppy and made the defenses look good. Next week has the Caroli...

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It's week 10 and we look forward to a cold night in Green Bay. The Philidepha Eagles are coming in and both teams have been playing well. Eagles come in after two straight wins, and the Packers at home are always tough. ...

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It was not a shocking outcome last night. The Raiders fell flat from the beginning. Showing only a little life towards the end. Dallas handled them easily in the 33 to 16 win. The Dallas Defense had a good game they capp...

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Week 11 has the Dallas Cowboys going to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders. Both teams have had poor starts to the season and come off two straight losses. I still expect to see a fun game as both offenses will have a goo...

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Week 9 of Monday Night Football, has the Dallas Cowboys go into Arizona to take on the Cardinals. The Cardinals are looking to get back in the win column. QB Kyler Murray has good options to throw to and their running ga...

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Monday Night came with only one game this week. The Chiefs took the victory over the Commanders 28-7. Kansas City took their time warming up in the first half. The Commanders defense played well keeping a 7-7 tie at half...

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After a lackluster first half the big plays started to pile up in the second. There were plenty of big passes in the first. Big D made it necessary for both quarterbacks to run in the ball in the second.

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This week should be a fun one! Two exciting teams starting to play well. History is on the Chiefs side with Mahomes at quaterback. It seems likely it will be high scoring and exciting. Just the one game this week, nice t...

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October is here!! Our whatchamacallits are ready for fall! The great cool down is nice after a humid summer. Make sure to enjoy to cool at the Anacortes Farmers Market Saturdays through out the month. We will be running ...

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We have been going here for years. Not once had a bad experience, no gluten issues ever. So we wanted to make sure we let everyone know it's still the best place around spots. Checkout: https://5bsbakery.com/retailers.h...

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An incredible sweet taste easily made at home. We adapted this from many online sources. Try it and let us know what you think!

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With summer winding down and autumn getting close we welcome the cool weather. Kids are back to school and want to show school pride. What better way then to sport a new bracelet in school colors? A pocket pet to put on ...

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Our pocket pets have gotten an upgrade at the market. Stop by the booth and see our new princess's, dragons, new angels, devil's and more.

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We had a wonderful day trip to Snoqualmie Falls last week! Enjoying the wonderful weather we took a day trip to hear the roar of the falls.

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Recipe: Chowchow

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The Hot Summer Nights of August are almost here. Keep cool with this easy drink, the Painkiller!

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Its a warm one out there! Beat the heat and get some steps in. A hike with the family among the coolness of the trees and maybe a dip in the water. Lake, river, or ocean the cool water feels great. The pups enjoy the coo...

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The easy quick answer is \"watching what I eat\". Simple, right? No, not really. It means reading ingredient labels, having dedicated cooking implements and talking to others to ensure my meals are handled properly when I ...

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With summer here a weekend trip can be fun, exciting, and memorable. We have so much here in Western Washington to see and explore. Local trails, parks and playgrounds are great. But a weekend camping trip, even backyard...

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Nom...Nom....Nom

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Lil Angel says be safe this 4th of July!

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Follow these simple steps to help make your dog walks fun and a new normal.

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1. Leatherman is an American brand of multi-tool made by Leatherman Tool Group of Portland, Oregon. Here in the PNW we take our EDC seriously. We need as much functionality as can get out of ever piece of kit. A leather...

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We are excited to say we are starting on some new products soon featuring dog leash designs, market bags, and whatchamacallits. The summer weather means time to get out and play.

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Here in the PNW we have lots of choices. Local big companies, small roasters, roadside stands, small chains, etc.

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Start of Summer is a great time at the market! Kids are out of school, best veggies are in, and its warm enough to wear only two layers.

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The sharks are circling and there week is near. Shark week starts on the 20th along with summer!! Drop the name of your favorite shark in the comments.

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Its opening bell! It should be a great week! Make down by 2pm and see all the great deals. Bring your knives down and have them made like new again. Sharper by Parker can help you with that as you browse the market and p...

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Come out the the Market! We are just off the water and no lack of parking this weekend. Fresh Veggies, cool breeze, local honey, and so much more. Join us tomorrow!!

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Aliens, alien, aliens!! There coming out with new designs and features. Ask us at the market or use contact us on the site!

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June is in heat mode and we got new tee shirts to show off.

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What is a great way to find something special for Father's Day? Search the Farmers Market!!

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We love creating things people enjoy. Crochet, knit, woven, and more. We only use high quality yarns, shirts, paracord, and hardware. We test out our items extensivly to make sure they are high quality.

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Spring is here and new bunnies are showing up everyday!

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The sun mixed with rain makes it our favorite time of year. Here in the PNW its not hot and winter cold is a distant memory.

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Make time to get out and get your steps in. No matter if it's a afternoon hike, a sunset walk on the beach, or just a walk around the block. Our deluxe dog leash is fashionable, strong, and easy on the hands. We have 3,4...

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We hope all the moms out there enjoyed their day! We seen a lot of people out looking for gifts. We are happy they found some from us.

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Did you have your day with Mom planned yet? Let her know tou: You got her back no matter what!!

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We hope you make the most of this special day!

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Plan it out to make the most of the day, or be spontainous day of?

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We have been working hard this week to have more shirts available in more sizes. Our goal is to add a new print each week! Our look is changing! A new year means a new start and a great time to switch things up. Come see...

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It's a early start to get to the market and setup. So we run on the fuel of the PNW.

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Start of season is a great day for getting everyone's steps in.

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Season Starts Saturday! Check out our aliens and other great crafts. Dog leashes, whatchamacallits, and mystery bags are just a few!

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It was the Start of Summer weekend and it was a great day at the market!

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It's Father's Day Weekend and we will have the creation station ready. Make it a special day to remember for a long time. Hope to see you in Anacortes!

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