Upper Valley Market Blogs

Whether you are planning a romantic date or quality family time, a picnic can be a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors. Many restaurants in El Paso are offering take-out, which makes it easier to plan a picnic. El Paso’s parks offer beautiful open areas with lovely vegetation, waterfront spaces, city views, and mountain views to set a charming mood. Pack a blanket, food, water, and explore one of these five El Paso picnic spots. 1. Ascarate Park 6900 Delta Dr. El Paso, TX 79905 Ascarate Park has a beautiful lake. Entry fee per car is free during the weekdays...

Spring is in the air! It is finally time to enjoy the warmer weather. The Upper Valley Artist & Farmers Market has traditionally offered an outdoor eating and shopping experience in El Paso, TX. It is that time of year that the ideal atmosphere has been recreated for everyone to enjoy. The aesthetic turf, rustic picnic tables, and live music are perfect to savor the variety of food, drinks, and treats that the local vendors have to offer. Mexico City Tacos, one of many food vendors at the market, makes delicious steak and discada tacos. Tacos can be prepared with...

Here is a 7-day plan of ideas for Spring Break 2021 in El Paso, Texas that won’t break your bank! Sunday: Shop Local Make a single shopping stop at Upper Valley Artist & Farmers Market that features over 100 local vendors.  Expect to find handmade items and innovative crafts from talented locals. The friendly atmosphere will be the highlight of your shopping experience. The sitting area is back to savor the food at the market!  Monday: Visit a City Park Warmer days are on the horizon and it’s time to enjoy those rays of sun. Enjoy the outdoors by visiting your...

The morning of Monday, February 15, 2021 started as any other typical Monday. To the surprise of Cultura Candle Co., they received a notification of an Instagram tag by none other than Anjelah Johnson! She is a well-known Latina comedian. Anjelah is a former NFL cheerleader. She was a cast member of MADtv during its 13th season. Anjelah has a stand-up on Netflix called “Anjelah Jonson: Not Fancy”. In addition, Anjelah does something extraordinary for small businesses on Saturdays. She uses her social media platform to give shout outs to small businesses. However, on this particular shout out, she made...

5 Love Languages at the Market If you are reading this, you have probably heard of Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages.  Chapman describes the five languages as follows 1) Words of Affirmation 2) Physical Touch 3) Receiving Gifts 4) Quality Time 5) Acts of Service. Love surrounds us and how we experience it depends on your unique way of feeling love. The first love most of us experience is the love from our caregivers. What did they do to show you they loved you? How does that impact how you express and experience love? Knowing your own love language...

Here is your can’t-miss virtual and socially distanced events to attend throughout the month.