Farmers Market or Bust
One of the things we miss about living in Pittsburgh is our favorite farm market. When we lived closer to downtown Nashville, we ventured to the big one there several times but haven’t since we moved further away. We’ve tried one in the town north of us and were frustrated to find little produce and instead lots of handmade soaps, honey and bread. All of that is fabulous but not what we were looking for. They have been trying to get one started in our little town but the time we went there were 3 onions, a bell pepper, and some honey. There is a town about 20 minutes south of us that has a farmers market a couple of days a week. I decided today was the day I was going to find it.
I loaded the girls up and off we went. Sabrina insisted on wearing a hat since Tessa had one on. I was anticipating we might be outside roaming around the market for awhile so I put sunscreen on them, packed up drinks and snacks, loaded the big double stroller in the car and away we went.
After driving quite a bit out of the way and turning around, I finally found the it. Farmers Market may be rather misleading. It was more of a farmers stand. There was one older gentleman with a box of onions. A woman with a few things under a little canopy. And another older gentleman who had a decent spread of stuff. We got a nice little assortment even if the market wasn’t quite what I envisioned. Getting really fresh produce is great and I love supporting local farmers.
My total was $7 and he even carried it to my car since I was carrying Tessa and holding Sabrina’s hand.
Then, we popped into the Hobby Lobby. Why didn’t anyone ever tell me that place is possibly even more fun than Michael’s? I had a grand time – and it seemed like every other aisle was filled with things that were 50% off. I wanted to replace the wreath on our front door. There was a cute little one at Target that I thought about but then the neighbor across the street put it on her door. While wondering the Hobby Lobby, I started thinking about making my own but as I gathered items, it started becoming a rather expensive wreath. Then I saw a great metal star on clearance…Sabrina said we needed it so who was I to argue? (I need to move my hook up…it is hanging too low.)
Then since we were right there and Sabrina had been so good in Hobby Lobby, we had to pop over to Bruster’s for some ice cream. A good morning was had by all.
I’ll let you in on a Hobby Lobby secret: Those 50% off signs rotate! Every week different sections get those huge markdowns. You can view each week’s circular online. If you see something you like at Hobby Lobby? Wait up to four weeks and it will be marked at least 30% off, sometimes 50%.
You’re welcome.
Have you been to the one at the Factory? Or is that the one with the soaps and stuff. There are a couple of farmers stands I can lead you to, but before I do, let me make sure they are still there. I am waiting on peaches to come in at one of the ones I have been to before.
Beautiful picture of Sabrina. Love the outfit and hat with her beautiful skin tone.
And your favorite Bruester’s flavor is ….?
I rotate between Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Turtle, and Chocolate Raspberry Truffle.
One reason (besides BBQ) to like the South.
We have a Farmer’s Market right downtown every Saturday, and while there are some fresh veggie/fruit stands, most of it is crafts, food vendors, etc. Like you, I think it’s nice, but I don’t get it.
Sounds like it was not a total bust! And, I must say: you are getting adventurous lugging your two babies around!
We have a little farm stand right around the corner from us — that is my farmer’s market. It is super convenient, but I do miss having a really great one (like we had in California) that takes up a whole block and where you could make an event out of the weekly trip there.
Don’t give up yet Michelle! Produce is just starting to come in here in SC. I imagine TN will be a little behind us. Squash is coming in and the tomatoes are on the vine but still green….try it again in a month or so!
I would call that a fabulous outing even if the fm wasn’t what you expected. You didn’t mention meltdowns and that’s all that really matters in the end.
We just got our first Hobby Lobby last year and I LOVE it! So much great stuff!
Sounds like a fabulous day! I love the star for the door and am now in the mood to do soe Hobby Lobbying. Thanks!
Seriously, that child could NOT be any cuter.
What fun – and you left the house without meltdowns and found bargains and ice cream. Ohhhh what a great day! So glad you all 3 had fun!
Hobby Lobby is one of my all time favorite places. It’s like Toys R Us for me! 😉