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I've created a collection to highlight local small businesses. I am a regular to many of these businesses and of course, I wouldn't be recommending something I haven't tried. Updates every Saturday as I thought it would be fun to have my own version of #smallbusinesssaturday 💖
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These are just some of my favorite small businesses.
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They are a local farm with amazing and delicious produce. On their site, you will find all sorts of great info as well as yummy recipes. They even have edible flowers, fresh salsa, and all sorts of seasonal pickled veggies.
For those of you who like meat they also have fresh meat from livestock they raise. It is a great alternative to factory farms.
They can be found at the Winter Park Farmers Market or online.
One of Orlando's only bulk/refill shops, this little gem started out at farmer's markets. While it is still available at select markets around Orlando, like the Orlando Vegan Market, we were so excited to see her move into a semi-permanent storefront.
The General Store has just about everything low-waste and even a small corner of the shop has second-hand clothes. You can guarantee a clean home and body with all their great products. I personally love the Dish and Veg hand brush, cleaning potatoes has never been so easy.
Items can be shipped, there is an option for local delivery, and of course store pickup if you're in the area.
It comes as a surprise to none, I'm sure you all knew who today's #smallbusinesssaturday would be.
Come Out With Pride, Inc. is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization inspired to make an impact in Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community. Celebrated in October, Come Out With Pride welcomes everyone from Central Florida and beyond to come together and #KeepDancingOrlando We are dedicated to supporting our community through grants and scholarship programs.
While Quill usually makes our soaps, we can't help but stop by to grab some divine soaps from this wonderful local business. If you are like me and don't like all the sugar in regular toothpaste you could give their tooth powder a try. It takes some getting used to but my mouth is happier and healthier for the switch 🦷 🦷
You can order online or find them at the Orlando Vegan Market. The couple who owns the shop is absolutely lovely, it's worth a stop by 😍
This #smallbusinesssaturday we are highlighting one of my absolute favorite local businesses. One of the two places I get my herbs, this little store is full of wonders.
They are even having a sale this weekend! Be sure to check them out.
From their site:
The Philosophy is simple. We provide a place of rest; a place of spiritual reflection and a space to talk about your journey. You will find Books, Incense, Candles, Crystals, Herbs, Oils, Statuary, Faeries, Music, Clothing and All Things Rare and Magickal.
Food today! Sadly only open on weekdays Lucy's is our go-to for comfort food. We have been there since they opened. Empanadillas, Mofongo, and Pollo Guisado are among our favorites.
🌠 Bonus they cater 🌠
Beyond the amazing Spanish food, you can also pick up fresh-made Sofrito. I use it most nights to make dinner.
Tell them Luna Saves the World sent you 😄
Today we have an advocacy group that I really love while not technically a #smallbusiness in the for-profit sense they do wonderful things for the community. The mission of LGBT+ Center Orlando is to promote and empower the LGBT+ community and its allies through advocacy, education, information, and support.
They have everything from scholarships to legal and immigration services. You can even rent out the space for events! They are a safe space for all of us on the 🌈. They have a few events coming up in the next few months. Why don't you check them out?
More local farms this #smallbusinesssaturday The Farmacy is a great little co-op that can be found in their Winter Garden store, Winter Garden Farmers Market on Saturdays and they have Home Delivery options!
You can get locally sourced fruit, veggies, coffee, fresh local grass fed meat and even raw cows milk!
My favorite is their Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, it sounds delicious but it tastes divine.
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