Farmers' Market - Okie Style.

Our little town sets right where 2 state highways intersect.

Every corner has been bought up by chain stores.

We have Walgreens Pharmacy, Taco Bell/KFC, and Arby's.

The fourth corner is a small but wonderful little

park area.

Unfortunately, the rumor-mill says that it will soon

be another chain store.  :(

During the summer months, the little park is used on Saturdays

for a farmers' market.

My oldest daughter, Carly, is a massage therapist trying to

get her business off the ground.

I got the bright idea to have her set up at the farmers' market

with her massage chair.

Of course mom had to go with her.....

she did pretty decent her first Saturday.

I, however, was bored.....

so, I got the bright idea to sell some of my

homemade yeast rolls.

We got creative and made a sign....

Carly got a fancy rug....and customers.

I made 4 dozen rolls.

I sold out.

Then I started adding lemonade to my products.

I sold out.

I really enjoy it.

I am a people person if you haven't figured it out yet.

I get to spend 4 hours every Saturday just

chatting it up with locals and distants.

(My hair is fried, it was windy)

Even Summer got into the market....she

makes homemade laundry soaps, cleaning spray, and bug spray...ALL NATURAL.

If you have a local farmers' market, take time to visit.

Take time to get to know the vendors.....

Go away knowing you are supporting LOCAL people

and not the big chain stores.  Yah, the prices might

be higher, but the service is so much better

and you are remembered each week.

I will be very sad if the chain store does come

and tear down our little piece of paradise to

put up a parking lot..... :(

I will try to do a post of all the vendors for

you next week.