Small Business Shout Out

Creative Starts Learning Center Is Doing It Local!

I had fun meeting the children and staff at the Creative Starts Learning Center at 2189 Barnum Avenue in Stratford yesterday.  The kids loved seeing the Interstate race car and the staff was quick to be creative and had the children identify the colors of the car and  the number on the car.  Their favorite sticker on the car was the M&M bag--mine too!   I asked director Marta Saklawska to describe here facilities, she said: At Creative Starts Learning Center we strive to provide a healthy and safe environment that allows children to grow and learn through a variety of physical, social, emotional and intellectual activities. We provide care for children 6 weeks to 12 years old with individual…

Read More

Pit Man!

John Paul was my pit man at DeSantie Tires located right over the North Avenue line from Bridgeport at 8 Tunxis Hill Rd in Fairfield.  I had the tires rotated, I should have done it earlier as there is noticeable wear difference between front and back tires.  There is free rotation and flat repair so I should have gotten there sooner.    DeSantie Tires has the same low prices of the big box chains but with great customer service!   They also have used tires as well.  Give them a try!

Read More

Small Business Shout Out

I was at Home Cheapo trying to get some electrical advice on a product I purchased.  I was in earlier and they said their electrician would be in at 2:30, they paged him.   As I waited standing next to me was electrician Luiz Braga.  He looked at the wiring diagram I had in my hand.  He said I was wiring it correctly but if I had any further problems or issues to phone him and he would stop up and fix it at no charge.   All he asked for was a future referral.  He advice was spot on and I had the item working within minutes.  Well he didn't know who I was.  What a refreshing encounter!   I…

Read More

Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

It's Carlos Chompre from City Wings and Grill located at 794 Boston Avenue (right across from the green).  They have more really unique and delicious wings as you would expect but also burger and more!  I will be showing you some  their menu items in ads in the coming weeks.  My family and I will be eating there soon so I'll have a further report soon.  Give them a call at 203-296, they offer free delivery!    

Read More

Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

It's Tommy Haight from Coupes Automotive Sales and Service at 78 Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton.  Tommy has been a long time viewer and is excited to be a part of the DoingItLocal team in more ways than one!  He is also a 24 hour towing service and he will be updating us with any accident scenes he works.  Just exit 13 in Shelton will keep him busy!    He also does complete automotive, detailing and used car sales. Call him at 203-538-5922 or visit him at https://www.facebook.com/coupesautomotive/posts/909203379184403  

Read More

Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

It's Jonathan from Trumbull Furniture Kids located at the Trumbull Mall on Main Street, lower level in front of JC Penny.  They have the coolest kids furniture.   Here we are next to their biggest seller the princess bed.  They also have other cool designs I can't wait to show you- A Thomas The Train look alike bedroom set, a race car, firetruck and so many others.    Visit their website at http://www.trumbullfurniture.com/  or their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/trumbullkidsfurniture/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf&qsefr=1 They also offer financing and free delivery.  Their phone number is 203-502-8811  

Read More