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Amanda Holshouser Has Faith in Her Fudge

Faith, NC - Let’s talk about the name first.Remember the scene from the 1983 movie “A Christmas Story,” when Ralphie is helping his father change a tire?During the process, the lug nuts go flying into... more »

Make a Fun Stop at Lollipop Station

Culpeper, VA - Faith Gill still smiles when she thinks about the two little girls who came to see her new shop in downtown Culpeper.They were so awestruck as they stood at the entrance of... more »

Sparks Expands Jennifer’s Gift Shop Space

Fort Smith, AR - Jennifer’s at Sparks gift shop has doubled in size and moved to a more visible area at the front of the hospital.Created in 1996 and named for Sparks Guild supporter Jennifer... more »

Southern Bungalow Fills Niche With Specialty Clothing, Accessories

Conyers, GA - Though Kourtney Pegram’s clothing, accessories and gift shop is a small boutique operating amidst a shopping center of big box stores, that could actually work to the business’s advantage, she said.Pegram opened... more »

Junk, Wonderful Junk: New Shop to Open in Loveland

Loveland, CO - Mindy Waddell isn't shy about using the term "junk" to describe her passion. She even put it in her business name."I call it junk lovingly. It's pretty junk," she said.On Saturday, Waddell... more »

Crossville Dog Treat Business Helps teach Job Skills to Special Needs Adults

Crossville, TN - People usually start businesses to make money, but sometimes the effort is about much more than just the cash. Lois Davis started Joshua's Pet Treat Bakery six years ago for a very... more »

Herb Shop to Open in Downtown Asheville

Asheville, NC - A new herb store is taking root in downtown Asheville.The shop, called Herbiary, is actually a Philadelphia transplant: The owners are moving one of their two locations from the Chestnut Hill neighborhood... more »

Hope After Tragedy: Mother & Daughter Launch Gift Shop

North Milton, P.E.I. - When tragedy struck their family, Nadyne Kasta and her mother Camyle Beaudry went on a journey which led them to an old schoolhouse in North Milton, P.E.I.It was there they came... more »

Voila Brings Variety to Downtown Lodi

Lodi, CA - Kathy Duran says her career has come full circle with the opening of Voila, a home decor and specialty gift store located in Downtown Lodi.Duran credits her family for inspiring her to... more »

New Clothing Boutique Opens in York City

York, PA - A local blogger is realizing her fashion dreams with a new boutique downtown.Rebecca Wattenschaidt, author of mommyinheelsblog.com, opened Elizabeth & West Fashion House on May 1 at 15 N. Beaver St. in... more »