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Get Your Father's Day Gifts at this Week's Marketplace at Simpson Spring

Needs some ideas for Dad? You've subscribed to the right newsletter! Here are 15 Ideas for Dad that you can pull off with one trip to the Marketplace at Simpson Spring this Saturday.

It's Father's Day Weekend! Needs some ideas for Dad? You've subscribed to the right newsletter! Here are 15 Ideas for Dad that you can pull off with one trip to the Marketplace at Simpson Spring this Saturday. 

  1. 1/2 Dozen Cupcakes from Dolce Cupcakes. We recommend the German Chocolate or Moxie Flavored!
  2. Cook him dinner! Idea #1: Pasta, meatballs and a quick and tasty sauce featuring some Omega Olive Oil, and some farm fresh tomatoes from Cretitnon's Farmstand or A Summer Place Farm and garlic. Grab some tasty cheese from Engelnook Farms table.
  3. Cook him Dinner! Idea #2: Fire up some burgers on the grill, put them on a loaf of Proofed Artisan Bread. Get some micro greens from Indoor Organic Farm of Attleboro and serve with some Ruuska 'Fire Dill' Pickles!
  4. Simpson Spring Soda! Every Dad can appreciate the nostalgic taste of their handcrafted specialties including Birch Beer, Sarsaparilla, Root Beer, Coffee, Fruit Punch just to name a few! Simpson Spring has been making soda for well over 100 years! Grab a few cases for Dad and Grandpa! 
  5. And while you are at it, bring him in for a tour of the Simpson Spring Historic Museum and the Oldest Bottling Plant in the Country! Tours are offered at 11:00 and 1:00 on Saturdays and by appointment any other time!
  6. Talk to the folks at Blue Dog Animal Shelter about getting Dad a furry, new best friend! They have some very adoptable cuties!
  7.  Get him flowers! Dad's would love the sentiment behind a beautiful flower arrangement from the kids. Check out our newest vendor, Bodio's Distinctive Floral Design for a unique and manly arrangement!
  8. Englenook Farms Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake! 'Nuff Said.
  9. Bring him a bright start to every day and load him up with some Red Barn Coffee Roasters coffee.
  10. Get him healthy with a wheatgrass juicer, the wheatgrass and a how to/recipe book starter set from Indoor Organic Farm of Attleboro.
  11. Heaven Made Bakery's pizza and salad for a perfect Father's Day brunch.
  12. Get hie some Red and some White - Wine from Running Brook Vineyards.
  13. Movie Night! Include some Velma's kettlecorn (What Dad does not love Kettlecorn?), his favorite movie and, a six pack of Simpson Spring soda.
  14. Marshfield Trading Post has some fabulous earth friendly and body friendly gifts for Dad including aluminum-free deodorant, neutral scented body salves and a natural topical pain reducer. 
  15. Dad's Downstairs Creations in Wood can create a unique gift for Dad with his on premise jigsaw!
A Few Notes
  • Omega Olive Oils suggests, since it is strawberry season, pick up a bottle of their Cask 8 for drizzling. Makes a quick, tasty and healthful dessert.
  • We will have an 11:00 Presentation from Next Step Living on Making Your Home Comfortable, Healthy & Energy Efficient. Please join us! See the description below!
  • Kid's Toy Swap is back again! Have your kids bring a toy they no longer want and swap it for a 'new' one
  • Did you know, you can also pre-order your bakery items. Need something specific for this weekend? Contact your favorite bakery vendor! 
  • Any charity or non profit organization may set up a table for free at our Marketplace. Contact us for details.
Coming Up
  • The Marketplace will be closed on July 6th.
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