back to my simplicity stuff

You might remember a few months ago I did a series on simplicity.  One of the topics I touched on was buying local.  I had the pleasure of interviewing the owner of my much loved The Wild Bookstore for my blog on the Indy Star.  Now, I'd like to think I'm a pretty friendly gal, someone that is pretty easy to talk to, so I have known for some time that things haven't been all sunshine and puppy dog tails over on the square.  After discussing things with Jane today, I am saddened more than I can express. While business is picking up slightly (and I use that word delicately) it isn't where it should be, and unfortunately many of our beloved stores on the square have closed. At least 10 to be exact.  

I'd like to take a minute to attach a blog post from Jane emphasizing the need for shopping local, not to leave it up to other people and get caught up in the convenience of the superstores.  We all like the idea of independently owned businesses, but are we really doing our part?  I spoke with my cousin today that lives in Cicero and she had the misconception that because it is more of a specialty store and independently owned that it must be more expensive.  That isn't the case - sure you can't get a 4.99 Bakugon, but you can find some great books, crafts, art supplies and more, something of much, much more substance for your kids and not break the bank, at all! So please check out Jane's blog - I will be doing my Indy Star blog about her and her store this Friday and next week I am going to delve into whether or not our fine City of Noblesville is doing enough to retain and assist these independents (I'll tell you right now they aren't, but I get into more of that next week).  Thanks for tuning in - I've shipped out my latest jumper so by the end of the week I should be posting a new blog with pictures! Thanks!