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Pinterest Picks-Weekly Round-up
It happened! My best friend got engaged. I couldn’t be happier or more excited. Some of you may remember Allyson from Gather (or at least my referencing her). My brain is already flooded with ideas. And it’s only been four days. Yes, I already started a Pinterest board of gift ideas, bachelorette party themes, bridal shower…
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Love Living Local
Although we didn’t have a terribly cold winter, I am ready for spring: sun shine, warm breezes, open windows. I am even ready for all the muddy paw prints and extra mopping I do this time of year. Spring also has one giant advantage-spring break. Even though I’m not in school, I still look forward…
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Pinterest Picks-Weekly Round-up
It’s the season of love. I’ll be celebrating all the loves of my life on this day, family, my dog, and close friends. The world needs a little love so why not? I’ve picked a few cute ideas for all types of Valentine’s Day dates. Follow us on Pinterest for more ideas! Also don’t forget…
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Pinterest Picks-Weekly Round-up
Everything is very tense right now. No matter what you believe or value. I wanted to lighten up my post this week with a few things from which I draw light and positivity. We all need a little love right now. Follow us on Pinterest for more ideas! Recognizing gratitude Positive Reminders Take care of yourself…
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Love Living Local
Romeo and Juliet. Bonnie and Clyde. Mickey and Minnie. Johnny and June. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. Sandy and Danny. Portia and Ellen. Beyonce and Jay-Z. Lucy and Desi. Ken and Barbie. It’s the season of love. Flowers and chocolate. Romance. And there is no better place to celebrate than Bloomington. Ok maybe Fiji or Paris…
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Tales from a Shopkeep – political edition
It’s hard being Switzerland. And yet, here we are . . . small businesses in middle America trying to play it safe. I’ve always kept my head down. I’ve always tried to remain neutral. You have to when you run a business. You might not know that, if you don’t run a business yourself. But,…
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Pinterest Picks-Weekly Round-up
My bestest best friend happens to be furry and have four legs. Some people might call her a fur baby. A hundred pound fur baby. And yeah, I’m the person who treats my dog like a person. I talk to her like a human. I make her dinner when I have dinner (and she ends…
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Tales from a Shopkeep –
There are few things better in this world than the support of friends . . . but one of the few things, is when you get the chance to see one of your friends succeed and grow and reach their dreams. I’m lucky enough that some of my best friends are fellow small business owners…
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Pinterest Picks-Weekly Round-up
It is sooooo cold outside. My brain feels frozen. All I can think about is getting warm. Hot beverages, warm blankets, a fireplace. This week’s pinterest round-up is all about getting warm. Follow us on Pinterest for more ideas! A nice toasty beverage in your favorite mug with a warm bowl of soup. Warm up with…
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Tales from a Shopkeep -There Goes the Neighborhood
A couple of years ago, when I first moved into Fountain Square Mall, I started to make friends with the other business owners that I would learn to call my neighbors, and eventually some of my best friends. Across the hall, I continued to get to know Nancy Bradley, the (former) owner of O’Child Children’s…
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