As a small business owner, I realize just how meaningful it is to have wonderful customers who are loyal and repeatedly shop and support my business. It warms my heart every single time an online order goes through. I also love preparing your packages, and I try to make sure your order arrives with a special added touch. It is amazing to hear back from customers who loved what they received, and sometimes I even get photos of you enjoying what I've made. Then you keep coming back for more handmade goodies, and I am always so excited to have new friends who use things I've made, and give my special handmade items as gifts.

Shopping from a small business sparks a happy dance from the owner, and you know that doesn't happen with major retailers. So shop small to make a really difference, and bring joy to the people who work so hard to build a brand from scratch. By doing so, you are helping a small business family put food on the table, and expand their positive and influential community involvement. For us, the community connection is through our Priceless Mission, where we provide needed items and Christmas gifts for families who are facing disadvantages. We just love to offer a hand to lift people up, and you help to make that possible when you purchase from my family owned small business. Thank you so much! - Alice

Here is a delicious recipe from 1949 for Walnut Drop Cookies! Enjoy this delicious classic treat today. It is a quick and easy recipe that we think you will love.

One of our family Fall traditions is going to the pumpkin patch. We go to a Wisconsin farm market called Skelly's where we enjoy a pumpkin spice cappuccino, freshly baked pumpkin donuts, apple cider donuts, play some family games, see the corn maze, go on a tractor ride, and we also pick out pumpkins to decorate. I think we have only carved one of them because my daughters usually paint cute faces on them.

​You will find some painting tips below, if you want to avoid the carving mess.