08/19/2026
Returning from market with heart full of gratitude for small businesses 🫶🏻
A post earlier this week about only utilizing small businesses when you need them to support you, struck a cord with me.
We truly want to support everyone, but that relationship is a two way street. Whether it’s a share, word of mouth or a purchase, it all matters to us little guys.
My world is entrenched in small business, it’s what I do, it’s what my family does, most of my friends, too. So maybe I am a little biased ☺️
The tire shop that helped mom and me with a flat on the way to market? Small, local business.
My vendors at market? Small businesses.
The people who saved me from spending a bunch of money on a repair? Small, local business with experience and honesty.
The gorgeous anniversary flowers that look just like my wedding flowers? Small, local business who remembers…even though it was 9 years ago.
A great, nutritious lunch today? Small, local business.
We aren’t concerned about the bottom line, while it’s important, I think if you ask most of us, it’s not our why. We do what we do because of the community.
We want to bring something helpful, unique, special and/or different to our little town. We want you to feel welcomed. Remembered. Cared for. We want to celebrate along side you and give you a hug when you need it.
I could list all of the places and things that we shop local for, all the things that matter to the little people like us, but most importantly, just want to share how eternally grateful I am to live in such a great community.
That we’re proud to support your family’s fundraiser, sports teams and benefits.
That we’re praying right along side you through the hard and celebrating the wins with you.
That we’re proud to teach younger generations what it means to carry on the tradition of small stores and special touches.
That we’re proud to be a helper.
And thank you lord we don’t have to deal with all that big city traffic 🤭🤭 long live small businesses + small towns 🤍