Friends have asked if the machine “Flossie” (for more see blog June 25) has been all we thought it would be. With anything new, there is a learning curve and new challenges. We are now running out of oven space. However, the answer is, “yes”. The best advantage is the ability to take some personal time to catch our breath, take walks and be away or with family. My hands are happy to be relieved of cutting cookies and wafers. Flossie helps us do in one day what took 3 previously. What I didn’t expect was the creativity she would bring. If you have followed our newsletter for long, you know that creativity is my favorite part of being an entrepreneur. New products are here! I can only imagine what lies ahead! I asked God to provide the finances for the machine to give me quality of life. He gave me even more, my greatest joy of work, creativity. He never fails to amaze me! Thanks for following the journey!
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Uncle Don’s Local Market
Come with me to Saint Simons, Georgia where the story began in 2012 with Don Maxey. Don had a vision to serve an area that was underserved with fresh produce and local products. According to Don, he didn’t know a cucumber from a zucchini when he began. Since then, the store has expanded and even added a second location on east beach. This store has a feel of a mini grocery store with lots of local charm! Not only can you find fresh produce, but you can also find prepackaged salads, pies, wines, breads, casseroles, boiled peanuts and many snacks made mostly by small Georgia businesses. Uncle Don’s is a business that not only provides to the community but for the community as well. With a heart for children, Uncle Don’s competed with other local leaders to fundraise for Safe Harbor Center to support at risk children and families in coastal Georgia. With an enormous amount of work, they claimed 3rd place providing tremendous funds for the organization.
Uncle Don’s is one of the few places I have called on with our products. With a growing following in the SSI area, I wanted our specialty products to be readily available for quick on the go snacks for the locals and tourist alike. Be sure to stop by while enjoying the beautiful coast! We are sure you will be pleased! We are honored to work with such wonderful partners!!! Until next time.