Small Business Saturday: Sharing Some of My Top Small Businesses
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Y’all know I love to shop on Amazon, however one thing
I have been trying to do more recently (and I think the majority
of people in the country after the start of COVID have been
trying to do as well) is shop small. Shopping at small businesses
is so beneficial to you, the community, and of course the people
who run the businesses. It is crazy the impact shopping small can
have and I guarantee you won’t find any better customer service.
In this article I am sharing with y’all some of my favorite small
businesses from shops to photography to restaurants and more!
Hope you enjoy and feel free to share with me some of your favorite
small businesses in the comments!
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Shops:
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Twice Told Tales
Photos from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/twicetoldtalesusedbooks
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Reading is one of my favorite hobbies and shopping for
books just brings me so much joy. Twice Told Tales is my
local secondhand book store and I have really got to watch
myself to make sure I am not spending my entire paycheck
there every time I walk in. Not only do they have a great selection
of used books, but they also have new books (that you can order
online through their bookshop link which is included below), beautiful
journals, literary tote bags, calendars, note cards, literary tarot cards, and
so much more! I seriously love this store, am so impressed with
how far they have come and the direction they are
going, and the owner is great!
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The Twisted H
Photos from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064830710498
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I am obsessed with every single shirt that I see come from
The Twisted H. Like seriously. Every time I scroll through her
pictures on Facebook I find like 20 shirts I want to buy.
MicKayla is so so talented and just has an amazing eye for design!
Her prices are very affordable, she can do custom orders so she
would be a perfect option for your next big event, and she also has
started creating coasters, koozies, and more! You definitely need to check her out!
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Tipico Tico
Photos from website https://www.tipicotico.com/
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I actually heard about this company through Youtuber
Sierra Schultzzie and when I looked them up online I couldn’t
help but buy something from them! I absolutely LOVE all of their
unique one of a kind designs and I found a great Christmas gift for
one of my friends on their site! I will admit that they are a little
on the pricey side, but they are a sustainable company and
everything is created by and with local artisans in Guatemala.
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DM Home Company
Photo from Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/dmhomecompany?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=743260175
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If you are looking for a great personalized gift for someone
special then look no further than Dex and the DM Home
Company. I ordered a whiskey decanter set for one of my
friends last Christmas personalized with his favorite sports
team logo and last name and he absolutely loved it. It arrived
in a timely manner, none of the glass was broken, everything
was spelled correctly, and it looked absolutely perfect!
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JR Hatters Mercantile
Photo from Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jrhatters
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If you are a cowgirl/cowboy or are even just really into western
style clothing then this is the shop for you. They have an
amazing selection of hats, koozies, jewelry, shirts, purses and
more for both men and women so you are bound to find something
that you just have to have. Trust me. They also are really big
supporters of their local community and have
this great small town vibe.
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Tri-County Trading Company, LLC
Photo from Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TCTradingKansas
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This store in Herington, Kansas is a great place to go to
really shop and support local artisans. It features antiques
as well as various different arts and crafts that are entirely handcrafted
by locals! They have some really unique and beautiful things that
you just won’t find anywhere else and even have various different
arts and crafts classes that you can attend. If you are ever
in the area you need to make a stop!
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Mary’s Garden
Photo from Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarysGardenRosaries?section_id=6093774
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If you or someone you know is religious this is definitely a shop
you will want to check out. Kelly creates absolutely gorgeous
rosaries and religious themed jewelry that you need to have
in your collection. I seriously believe her rosaries will make you
pray more often just because you will be taking them out to
look at them all the time! Absolutely stunning and would make for
a wonderful gift for a wedding, first communion, confirmation, and more!
(She does custom orders as well!)
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Photos from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OKbreadco
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I don’t know about y’all, but I LOVE bread and ALL the bread products
at the OK Bread Company are anything but OK. They are amazing.
I would do some seriously illegal things for Sam and Anna's roliche or
kolache and don’t even ask me to share. When it comes to anything
from here I instantly become Joey from Friends and we all
know “Joey doesn’t share food!”
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B’s Sweets and Treats
Photos from Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Bssweetstreatsllc
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Brenna, the owner of B’s Sweets and Treats in Newton, Iowa
is so so sooo talented. Everything she makes just looks like a
piece of art...almost too good to eat! Lol She mainly makes cookies
and cheesecakes, but I have seen her make a few cakes and
cupcakes as well! Like I said, everything looks absolutely stunning and delicious.
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The Pink Flamingo
If you are a candy lover than this is the shop for you! They
have a wide variety of all different kinds of candy from
chocolates to popcorns to cotton candy and more! They
also make absolutely delicious cupcakes and cookies and have other
little items such as socks and puzzles that would make perfect
stocking stuffers. Perfect place to tame your sweet tooth!
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Photography:
I have never actually done any sessions with the following
three photographers, but I see the stunning photos that they
post online and know each one of them so I can attest that any
of them would be easy to work with and they certainly know what
they are doing so I decided to include them all below!
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Cameron Davis Photography
Photo from Cameron Davis Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/camerondavisphoto
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Cam takes some absolutely amazing engagement and
wedding photos! He would be a perfect choice for capturing
special moments on your big day!
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Julie Johnson Photography
Photo from Julie Johnson Photography Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/juliejohnsonphotographyks
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Julie just recently left her 9-5 job to pursue photography
full time and I couldn’t be happier for her! She takes amazing
photos from maternity to newborn to family and more!
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Restaurants:
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Taco’s Food Truck at That One Place - Marion, KS
Photo from Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/cheftacosfoodtruck/photos/a.197136920762016/1102425276899838
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If you are looking for some absolutely amazing Mexican
food look no further than Taco’s Food Truck at That One
Place in Marion, Kansas. I actually wrote an entire article about
this must stop eatery so you can check that out here and then
go see Taco and Alison in Marion….like immediately.
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Noffy’s Sandwich Shop & Pub - McPherson, KS
Photo from Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/noffys.pub
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I guarantee that you won’t find sandwiches like these anywhere
else in Kansas! Their sandwiches are mouthwatering with fresh
ingredients that make Subway jealous. They also have a full
bar with many local brews and unique cocktails making this
the perfect place to go with friends and family. Oh and the
owners of the restaurant are so so great!
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Marissa Makovec’s Catering - Ramona, Kansas
Photo from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marissa.makovec
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So this isn’t technically a restaurant, but since she caters
full meals I figured I would include it in this section. Let me
tell you this….Marissa is hands down one of the absolute
best caterers that I know. And I am not just saying that because
she is my aunt! Her food is DELICIOUS like holy crap. I could
eat her food every single day and never get tired of it.
(Honestly one of my favorite parts of our family get-togethers
is all the food. Lol) She even decorates the places she caters
and it looks absolutely gorgeous. She is honestly one of the
hardest workers that I have ever known (I don’t think she sleeps)
and it is easy to see all the time and effort she puts into each event.
She does weddings, graduations, family events, whatever you need!
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Services:
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AJM Enterprises
Photo from Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AJM-Enterprises-106749841280411
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Do you have a pasture or field you want burned? Or maybe
you have some weeds and other pests that just won’t leave
your fields or lawn alone? Look no further than AJM Enterprises
to get that taken care of for you! As a volunteer firefighter and
lifelong farmer Adam has acquired a vast knowledge in prescribed
burning and pesticide control and does an absolutely amazing job
in helping you. His slogan is “you name it, we can do it” and that couldn’t
be more accurate! Call him up for your next job!
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