So now that we’ve covered our favorite local places to eat and drink, here’s a list of our other local favorite businesses in no particular order.

Stinkweeds - Best indie record store in the Valley.

Souvia - Cute tea accessories

ASU Art Museum Shop - The best gifts you will find in the valley.

Desert Botanical Garden - One of the world’s finest collections of desert plants

Judy’s Body Waxing - Judy’s Body Waxing & Harmonic Healing Center

Dr. Warwick - Chiropractor

Elijah Aller - Designs and makes flameworked glass. Beautiful!

The Back Rub Company - The Valley’s Leader in On-Site Corporate Chair Massage.

JessieBell Designs - Artwork inspired by the natural environment around us. Organic t-shirt screening.

Beads Galore - All your beading needs.

aka Green - Green Building supplies. Head here instead of Home Depot or Lowes.

Favorite local non-profits:

Hero’s Quest 2008 - Raising money for the 100 Club. The mission of the 100 Club of Arizona is to provide financial assistance to families of public safety officers and firefighters who are seriously injured or killed in the line-of-duty, and to provide resources to enhance their safety and welfare.

Arizona Animal Welfare League - The largest and oldest no-kill shelter in Arizona

Rescue a Golden of Arizona - Awesome golden retriever rescue group. We’ve had three great dogs from this group.

Local First Arizona - Supporting Arizona’s local business.