Small Business Saturday in the ViBe District 
Saturday, November 25th in Virginia Beach
10am to 4pm

November 25, 2023 is Small Business Saturday — a national moment to promote shopping at small, local businesses such as Aina Clothing for the holidays. The ViBe Creative District is made up (almost exclusively) by small, locally-owned-and-operated businesses. Come support your neighbors and friends! This is the 8th Annual Small Business Saturday celebration in the District and it is the largest local celebration of participating small business in Hampton Roads with approximately 75 businesses located within 1.5 miles here in the district. The event will also include LIVE music by Big Juicy Entertainment honoring small local musicians as small businesses!

POP-UP VENDOR MARKETPLACE IN VIBE PARK & ON 18th STREET:

ViBe Park at the corner of 18th St and Cypress Avenue will serve as the starting point for the day. ViBe will be hosting a Small Business Saturday Welcome Table, shopsmall swag, and helping us organizing a massive scavenger hunt with a prize drawing at the end of the day. GRAND PRIZE CURRENTLY GROWING!!! NOW AT $1,300+!

 

FOOD TRUCKS: Moontide Sundries: 930am to 1230pm and Clayton’s Counter 1-4pm

 

Small business Saturday with Aina Clothing in the ViBe 

 

#supportlocalbusines #ShopSmall #loveva #outdoormarket #holidaymarket #localartist #vabeach #ecofriendlyproducts #shoplocal #virginiabeach #organicclothing #shop757 #ainaclothing #aina 

Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo

Aina Clothing will be joining the VB Surf Art Expo, Memorial Day weekend (May 27-29) at the beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia oceanfront. Aina will be there 3 days to celebrate surf and art with new eco-friendly hats and t-shirts for all your summer adventures. 80+ artists from up and down the East Coast. Also happening in conjunction is the Steel Pier Classic, the Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic is a World Surf League sanctioned event. 

Lots going on all within a couple blocks. Hope to see you there!

VB Surf Art Expo 

#VirginiaBeach #supportlocal #loveva #MermorialDay #localartists #art #ecofriendly #vbsurfartexpo #organicclothing #WorldSurfLeague #aina #artist #SteelPier #surfcontest #surf #surfing #surfart #artshow

 

 

Ghent's First Annual Holiday Market

 

 

 Ghent's First Annual Holiday Market

Join us Sunday, December 5th on the green space of Blair Middle School 730 Spotswood Ave., Norfolk, VA from 11-4pm for the First Annual Ghent Holiday Market!!

 

It's a MARKERS MARKET for sure, we will have local food & farm, local art, handmade jewelry, wood crafts, hand woven items, artisan foods, local treats for your fur-kids, artisan soaps, pottery so much more! 

 

Gifts mean so much more when you shop local! 

 

Ghent's First Annual Holiday Market 

 

#Norfolk #supportlocalbusines ShopSmall #loveva #outdoormarket #holidaymarket #localartist #nfk #ecofriendlyproducts #shoplocal #virginiabeach #organicclothing #Chesapeake #shop757 #Ghent

 

                                           

Helptoberfest 2020

Back in late September of 2013 I was having a crappy day when I received an email that lifted my spirits. Someone that I know took a minute of their time to do something that probably would seem small and trivial to most, but could result in a positive outcome. It got me thing about an article that an old high school friend had recently wrote; “Stand Up For Something, Staying Good At Life”. The major part of the article is “Assistance comes in many forms. Volunteer in your community. Help by giving someone a good referral. Put in a good word for someone. Hold open a door for someone. Make a donation. Be active in your community. Smile at someone.” So I came up with this idea for the month, Helptoberfest and for the month of October I posted about different charities, events and inspirational quotes.

I skipped the last two years for whatever reasons, but this year I’m back, and for the month of October I will donate 10% of sales to charities and organizations that are environmentally and/or outdoor focused. I’ll donate to four different groups, one will be highlighted for a seven day or so period. If you are involved with or know of one that you would like to see featured let me know. Aina is a very small business, it won’t be a lot of coin, but every bit helps.

Hopefully this reminds you to “Stay Good At Life”.

Stand Up For Something - Staying Good At Life

#Helptoberfest

 

How To Go To The Bathroom Outdoors

Just as a bear poops in the woods, so may you need to.

As many public restrooms in outdoor areas remain closed, or you're hiking or backpacking it is important that you’re prepared to go to the bathroom to ensure your comfort and safety, and to minimize your impacts as much as possible. Here are some tips so that you’re prepared when the time strikes: 

1. Make your own poop kit- pack a small bag with all the essentials so that you’re always prepared to go the bathroom outside- a trowel for digging a cathole where regulations allow, tp when you need it, a bag to pack out used tp, hand sanitizer and a way to pack out your waste where regulations require, such as a biffy bag.
 
2. When pooping or peeing, go 200 feet- about 70 big steps away from water, trails and camp. Choose an inconspicuous site that other people will be unlikely to go.
 
3. Pee on surfaces such as rocks, pine needles and gravel- places without plants that won't be damaged by wildlife who dig for salts and minerals found in urine, and pack tp out. For solid waste, use a trowel to dig catholes 6-8 inches deep.
 
4. Bury solid waste in catholes where regulations allow, and pack tp out. Cover the area back up to make it look as if you were never there, and always use your hand sanitizer!
 
Check out Leave No Trace for more tips. 

Small Business Relief Fund: Aina Clothing

Aloha!

This really isn't my thing to ask for assistance like this, but with all my events being cancelled for the foreseeable future, I wasn't sure what else to do.

I am launching a GoFundMe campaign as a response to the Small Business Relief Initiative. Sponsored by GoFundMe, Yelp, and Intuit QuickBooks, the Initiative will issue $500 matching grants to qualifying businesses that raise at least $500 on GoFundMe. Thanks to this initiative, even small contributions to Aina Clothing through GoFundMe will make a big impact!

If you can't donate, please consider supporting in other ways, such as subscribing for newsletters, following social media, giving a share or making a purchase.

Thank you for your time and support, and please stay safe and healthy.

 Small Business Relief Fund: Aina Clothing

 #SmallBusinessRelief #GoFundMe

 

Spring Sale

Spring Sale Going On Now!

Spring is here and so is Aina's Spring Sale, take 25% off everything! 
Savings of up to 70% on Aina's eco-friendly clothing. 
Plus free shipping on orders over $75.

Aina Spring Sale, Save 25% 

Aina Dream Sale

Aina Dream Sale, 25% OFF Everything
 
You're not dreaming, take 25% OFF all of Aina's eco-friendly goods, organic cotton hoodies, long and short sleeved t-shirts, hats and more for savings of up to 70%. Now through January 20, 2020 with code: AinaDream

Aina Dream Sale

Aina Instagram Giveaway

Aina Clothing Instagram Giveaway


To celebrate the arrival of one of Aina's newest products, we will be giving the winner one Aina Clothing MiiR 16oz insulated tumbler in the color of their choice (black or blue), a $25 value!

Entries close Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 at midnight EST.
Open to USA residents only.

The Aina Clothing tumbler is 16 ounces of capacity for your favorite beverage. Built with Thermo 3D™ Technology from MiiR, this double wall vacuum insulated tumbler will keep your drink hot or cold longer.


Aina Clothing Giveaway Over Here

Aina Heading To Old Beach Art and Eco Market

Old Beach Art and Eco Market - Virginia Beach
 
Aina Clothing will be back at the Old Beach Art and Eco Market this Saturday, November 23rd from 9am - noon with all their eco-friendly clothing and gear. Lots of great vendors in Vibe Park so you can get a jump on your holiday shopping. Stop by and say "Aloha" at 1810 Cypress Ave.

And just in time for Thanksgiving is the Old Beach Farmers Market across the street.

Old Beach Art & Eco Market

Small Business Saturday Celebration

Small Business Saturday Celebration

Get shopping on November 30th with Aina Clothing at the Small Business Saturday Celebration being held at O'Connor Brewing Co..

Come shop small and support local with a great selection of Local Vendors all under one roof! Food Truck on site, plus O'Connor's can release of limited series: Death by Dessert Pastry Stout, an imperial pastry stout packed with flavors of chocolatey sweet, baked goodness. This beer is all that and a bag of donuts!

Save the date and invite your friends and we'll see you at 211 W 24th St, Norfolk, Virginia from noon to 6pm.

This event is FREE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY!

Small Business Saturday Celebration

Aina Clothing Ambassador/Ohana Program

Ambassador/Ohana Program

Aina Clothing is on the hunt for folk who are passionate about the environment and living life, whether that's being in the mountains, surf or streets to apply for our Ambassador Program.
You DO NOT have to be a pro to apply. I am looking for people who care about the environment, are passionate about the things that stoke them and are engaging, social folk who can spread the good word.

 Apply Now to the Aina Ambassador Program

 Some of the benefits :

• Ambassadors receive a 20% discount code for themselves and a 15% discount code to promote!
• As they save money by using your code, you’ll earn rewards! You’ll receive a credit for each referral. Once you earn ten credits, you can redeem them for free gear!
• Exposure on Aina Clothing’s social media

Aina Is Heading To Roanoke GO Outside Festival

Did you hear, Aina is going to Roanoke GO Outside Festival! In less than two weeks Aina Clothing will be there vending all the eco-friendly goods we have for three days of outdoor fun. Roanoke’s GO Fest is an Adventurers Paradise. The ninth annual Anthem GO Outside Festival will take place from October 18-20 in Roanoke, Virginia. At the award-winning festival attendees enjoy the unique opportunity to try more than 100 different hands-on outdoor activities, listen to talented musicians, drink local craft beer, and meet other nature enthusiasts - all in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

This isn’t a “sit in your seat” kind of event — YOU’RE ENCOURAGED TO GET INVOLVED, with more than 125 outdoor activities, including outdoor rock climbing walls for children and adults, running and cycling races, free mountain bike and water sports demos, an urban adventure scavenger hunt, wilderness medicine and survival skill clinics, free yoga classes, fly fishing, and even log rolling.

Check out Roanoke GO Outside Festival

 

Please Don't Feed the Ticks!

Please Don't Feed the Ticks!

Few things in the great outdoors make folks squirm as much as ticks, and for good reason. Besides being disgusting little critters, the insects can burrow into the skin and suck the blood of the host, whether it be a hiker (you), deer, dog or other animal. Ticks are not only pesky but also can carry dangerous diseases that could infect the host.

Tick prevention is important to keep in mind while hiking or doing other outdoor activities.
Here is some information from the American Hiking Society to help keep you safe while enjoying the outdoors.

Protect yourself against these potentially dangerous insects.

Summer brings warm weather and great hiking. Unfortunately, ticks appreciate the season as much as we do and they pose a serious threat to hiker health. Though ticks themselves seldom cause medical problems, the diseases they transmit can wreak havoc on a hiker’s body. Elrichosis, Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are just a few of the tick-borne pathogens of which hikers should be aware.

Here are a few easy steps to prevent tick-borne illness:

• Determine risk: Spring and early summer are high-risk for ticks because ticks are in an earlier stage of their development, called “nymphs.” Nymphs often carry heavier loads of disease-causing pathogens, and are smaller and harder to spot. Tall grass and brush are higher-risk, too, because ticks can easily climb on to hikers.

• Wear long and wear light! Wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants of a light color. Lighter colors seem...

https://americanhiking.org/resources/ticks/

“Great American Road Trip”

Summer of the “Great American Road Trip”

Goodbye summer! As much as I love autumn, it is my favorite season, I am slightly bummed that this summer is over. I am sure I’m not the only one that is not happy with summer coming to an end, but I am positive that for most it has more to do with the end of warm weather and the cold and long dark nights that are on the way.

This summer was a crazy busy one for sure. I had friends and family visiting from mid-June through early August, with the turn over being as quick as four days. It was great seeing everyone and showing them around as the area is still pretty new for me too. Did a short road trip along the Mighty Mississippi, some nice hikes, new and old, also checked out a few breweries and a local winery.

As fun as it was seen everyone, the highlight of the summer was what I’m calling “The Great American Road Trip”. Drove 3415 miles in ten days covering six states and six National Parks, Monuments and Historical Sites plus a few National Forests and one total solar eclipse from Devils Tower. It was a fantastic adventure but only scratched the surface of most places really and that’s okay because now I have a better idea of where to spend more time when I go back.

Hope your summer was a good one!