07/16/2026
A Little Reminder About Small Businesses ❤️
As a small business owner, I think it’s important to share something that many people may not see behind the table, the booth, or the product sitting on the shelf.
Your money is yours, and your choice is yours. If you find something you love at Walmart, Amazon, another small business, or even decide to make it yourself — that is absolutely okay! In fact, I love seeing people learn, create, and become more aware of what goes into the products they use. The knowledge and education being shared is a beautiful thing, whether you purchase from me or not.
But I do want to remind everyone that behind every small business is a real person.
Small business owners spend countless hours researching ingredients, testing recipes, sourcing materials, preparing inventory, fixing mistakes, learning, creating, packaging, marketing, and sacrificing time that could have been spent elsewhere — often with their families.
Many of us choose quality over shortcuts. We carefully select ingredients, sometimes sourcing directly from nature, and sometimes investing in premium materials because we believe what we create should be something we would proudly use in our own homes.
Small businesses are not always just selling a product — many of us are sharing a passion, a craft, a skill, or something deeply meaningful to us.
Recently, I was reminded that while comparisons and choices are part of business, the way we communicate with one another matters. If something isn’t for you, that is completely okay. You are free to choose another option, shop somewhere else, or make it yourself. But remember there is a real person standing behind that table who has poured time, energy, research, and heart into what they created.
A simple “thank you” or even quietly walking away goes a long way. It costs nothing to be kind.
Small business owners have thick skin, but we are still human. A comment about pricing, quality, or where someone can “get it cheaper” may seem small, but there is often a lot of love, sacrifice, and purpose behind that product.
Large companies may be able to purchase ingredients and materials at a fraction of the cost because of their buying power. Small businesses often pay full price while putting their heart into every single item.
And please know — this isn’t about expecting everyone to shop small every single time. Many of us understand that budgets are real. We have been there too. I personally believe in trading, bartering, and finding ways to support one another when we can. Community is built through kindness, not just transactions.
So shop where you feel led. Support who you can. Make it yourself if that’s what works for you. There is room for everyone.
But above all — lead with kindness. ❤️
Because behind every small business is a person who believed in something enough to create it.