Our December Sponsors

Shop Local Holiday Giveaway

This holiday season, Community Forward Redlands has partnered with other locally owned and operated businesses to encourage readers to shop locally. 

As a demonstration of their support for our community and support for local journalism, these businesses have provided gifts and giveaways for Community Forward Redlands subscribers. Over the course of the month, subscribers will be randomly chosen to receive a gift. 

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Our December sponsors and giveaway details are listed below. Please consider supporting these businesses as you shop this holiday season. Community Forward Redlands is very grateful for their support and their contributions to our community. 

Happy Holidays and Cheers to a New Year! 

December Sponsors and Giveaways

Epicure - Founded in 1997, Epicore is a female owned and operated business enabling healthy habits through whole food meal solutions and ingredients. Local ambassador Irene Gaulke fell in love with the products in her own home cooking and says the spices help her make quick and easy meals on a budget. You can visit this business at www.epicure.com. Subscribers are automatically entered to win a spice and seasoning gift basket donated by our friends at Epicure

Fern Cottage Florals -Founded in 2023, Fern Cottage Florals is a Redlands-based floral design studio focused on creating inventive, garden-inspired floral arrangements to bring family and friends together to celebrate life’s special moments. Founder Stephanie Centeno has been a longtime supporter of Community Forward Redlands. You can shop their seasonal holiday wreaths and arrangements at www.ferncottageflorals.com. Subscribers are automatically entered to win a wrapped bouquet from our friends at Fern Cottage Florals.

Greek Movers - Founded in 2015 by the entrepreneurial fraternity brothers of Pi Chi, Greek Movers is dedicated to making your move easy and affordable. Their services include same-day packing and moving, long-distance moving, junk removal, piano moving services and auto transport. You can visit them at www.greekmovers.com. Subscribers are automatically entered to win a $100 discount on moving services from our friends at Greek Movers.

Improv School Redlands - Founded in 2019 by Ali Rafter and now owned by seasoned improviser, instructor, musician and filmmaker Nik Nieblas. Improv School Redlands fosters a culture of authenticity, imagination, creativity, and community through the art of performing and teaching improv. You can visit Improv School Redlands at 415 Tennessee St. Suite M or at www.improvschoolredlands.com. Subscribers are automatically entered to win one Sunday drop-in class, two tickets to a Saturday Night Improv Show, and one 6-week Beginner Improv Course from our friends at Improv School Redlands

JRNO Wellness and Skincare - JRNO is a health and beauty medspa delivering personalized skincare and wellness services. They take a holistic, root-cause approach to beauty and wellness designed to work in harmony with your body’s natural ability to heal and rejuvenate. You can visit them at 339 Cajon St in Redlands or at www.jrnomedspa.com. Subscribers are automatically entered to win a $100 gift card from our friends at JRNO. 

Melt'm Jewelry - Melt’m Jewelry specializes in permanent jewelry and was founded from the belief that jewelry should be an authentic expression of your essence. Their mission is to create not just beautiful jewelry but meaningful companions that resonate with your journey. In addition to their unique collections, Melt’m Jewelry is an advocate for our community with a portion of their profits going to supporting local charities and organizations. They are currently holding a 20% holiday sale. You can visit them at 104 E. State St. or at www.meltmjewelry.com. Subscribers are automatically entered to win a $100 gift card from our friends at Melt’m Jewelry

Right at Home - Right at Home believes there’s more to caring for people than just providing in-home assistance. Whether it’s preparing a meal or providing 24-hour care, Right at Home caregivers will be there. With years of experience in providing integral care in the community, the professional team prioritizes safety and well-being for those looking to live independently or support a loved one. You can read more about their services at https://www.rightathome.net/inland-valley. Subscribers are automatically entered to win a “Cosy Christmas Basket,” including a $50 gift card to Deaux

Viva La Boba - Co-founders of Viva La Boba, David and Tansu, bring the flavors of global travels back to their community cafe. You can enjoy flavorful and affordable drinks with roots in Mexico, China, Denmark and England in Downtown San Bernardino and soon on Orange Street in Redlands. Branching our from traditional Taiwanese boba tea the cafe celebrates the diversity of the inland empire with flavors like mangonadas with chili popping boba, horchata with brown sugar boba, mango passionfruit jamaica lemonades with jellies and traditional south Indian chai. The cafe offers free high-speed internet for business meetings or study sessions. You can visit Viva La Boba at 455 W. 4TH ST., SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92401 and soon at 501 Orange St., Redlands or at https://www.vivalaboba.com/. Subscribers are automatically entered to win a free drink from Viva La Boba.