Ekim's Blog

Gift Ideas from Local Businesses in Lakeland
Shop Local this holiday season! We all know shopping local helps our neighbors support their families, and in turn strengthens our community. Strong local businesses equal strong communities.

Single Moms Community Program at One More Child
About Single Moms Community Program at Florida Baptist Children’s Home + One More Child
Florida Baptist Children’s Home + One More Child’s mission statement is to provide Christ-centered services to vulnerable children and struggling families. They are committed to helping both locally and globally. In their words, “It’s simple, really: Love Changes Lives.” They fulfill their mission in a multitude of ways by serving Foster children, Trafficked children, Hungry children, Single Moms, and Struggling families.

Fall Festivals in Lakeland
Fall is here and Halloween is now! I’ve put together a Supreme list of 30 Fall Festivals in Lakeland happening today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday with tons of activities for the whole family!

Local Boutiques for Women’s Fashion in Lakeland
Ekim’s Place is all about lifting small businesses in Lakeland up and above the chain stores and big box corporations! Especially now with the global pandemic still lingering and the after affects currently being felt, it is essential to support local businesses and help keep our community strong! Our mission is to re-wire your brain to think local first, instead of Kohl’s, Macy’s, or Chico’s.

Things to do in Lakeland
Lakeland, FL is a bustling town that is growing every day! This is my hometown, and I can attest Lakeland is a far cry from what she used to be 30 years ago. Back in the day, we had the movies, bowling, Family Fun Center, Davie’s Ice Cream, and that was about it. We even called our town, “Lameland” because there was never anything to do! You had to travel to Tampa or Orlando for anything exciting.

National Small Business Week
The Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week for more than 50 years. This year, they celebrated virtually with the theme focusing on COVID-19 shutdowns, how entrepreneurs have pivoted, used government funding, and created innovative ways to survive

Back to School Free Teacher Market Fundraiser
At Ekim’s Place, we believe we are stronger together, and we believe in helping our neighbors. Strong neighbors equal a strong community and that is what we are striving for! Our Community Outreach page was created to give hard working non-profits and community organizations who serve Lakelanders a platform for the residents to easily find and learn more about.

Skin Care for the Florida Heat
**(As with all skin care routines, use new products with caution and seek your dermatologist’s advice.) My skincare routine has always been minimalist. The heat in Florida made it hard for me to want a face full of makeup. 7

Consumer’s Guide to Using Ekim’s Place
Do you love shopping local? Do you love taking an extra minute to support a neighbor instead of taking the easy route and going to the big box store? BUT - Do you hate getting lost in the web trying to *find* local businesses? We created Ekim’s Place just for you!
