My very nervous dog went to the vet for a routine checkup today (she's fine). The team called her "a very brave girl" during her exam. I commented that it was nice of them to say even though she was trembling and they reminded me "you can't be brave if you're not scared."

Did you know a dollar spent at a locally owned business will circulate in your community 2-4x more than a dollar spent at a large corporation?

If you're finding yourself breaking up with big-box stores this month, let me know what questions you have! Keeping my money within the community has been a passion for years and I'm happy to share what I've learned.