I Thought I Was Going to Sell Soap...Then, This Happened

There were so many reasons I had never been to our local farmers market.

I was always "too busy." Life was full of errands, laundry, housework, and a million other things that somehow felt more important. And if I'm being totally honest...I was a little intimidated.

What if I didn't know what I was doing? Was there some secret farmers market etiquette everyone else knew? Was I supposed to bring my own bags? Cash? Was everyone going to know each other except me?

I know...it's a little silly now, but that's honestly how I felt.

Then life changed in the sweetest way.

When my family started our soap business, we signed up for our very first farmers market. Suddenly, there was no backing out! Every Thursday from May through October, my sister and I were up at 5:30 a.m., our alarms ringing before the sun came up. We'd load up the cars with boxes of soap, tables, tents, and probably way too many snacks, then head out not really knowing what the day would bring.

Looking back, that first market season changed so much more than just our business.

Sure, we learned a lot about making and selling soap. We figured out which scents people fell in love with, answered all kinds of questions, heard the sweetest customer stories, and grew more confident week after week.

But the best part?

It wasn't the soap.

It was the people.

The vendors became friends. The farmers were always happy to tell us how they grew their produce. The beekeeper loved talking about his bees. The baker remembered our names. Customers stopped by just to say hello or tell us that their favorite soap scent had become part of their daily routine.

Some Thursdays honestly felt more like a neighborhood gathering than a market.

I also discovered the farmers market had so much more to offer than I ever imagined. Beautiful locally grown vegetables, jars of honey, fresh baked bread, flowers, plants, handmade gifts, sweet treats, and so many incredibly talented local makers.

Every booth had a story.

Every purchase helped support a real family.

As a small family business ourselves, that means the world to us.

Every bar of our soap is made by our family with the hope that it brings a little joy to yours. When you pick up one of our soaps, you're not buying from a giant company. You're supporting late nights, early mornings, happy dances after a great market day, and a family that's doing something they truly love.

Life looks a little different these days.

My husband and I recently welcomed our first baby (our sweetest little blessing!), so this season of life has changed how often we're able to attend farmers markets.

And honestly?

It makes me appreciate them even more.

Now when I walk through a market, it doesn't feel intimidating.

It feels familiar.

It feels cozy.

It feels like catching up with friends.

Every visit reminds me why shopping local matters so much.

When you shop at a farmers market, you get to meet the people growing your vegetables, baking your bread, raising the bees that made your honey, or handcrafting the soap sitting by your sink. You're supporting dreams, families, and people who pour their hearts into what they create.

So here's my little challenge for you this week.

Find your local farmers market.

Invite a friend, grab an iced coffee, and spend an hour wandering together. Ask questions. Try something you've never tasted before. Pick up a loaf of fresh bread, a jar of honey, some flowers...and maybe even a handmade bar of soap wink wink. 

You never know what little treasure, or new friendship, you'll stumble across.

And if you've been telling yourself you're "too busy" to go...I get it. I used to say the exact same thing.

But I promise, it's worth making the time.

If this story made you smile or reminded you of someone who needs a little Thursday morning adventure, share it with them. Better yet, make a date to visit your local farmers market together.

Who knows...it might just become one of your favorite errands, too.