I eat soup year-round, but definitely more so during this weather. And one of my fave soups is dill pickle soup. I’ve tried making it to imitate the soup from Cat’s Kitchen in Niagara Falls, but it wasn’t the same. I just found jarred from St. Joseph Bakery - not like I needed more excuse to go there, but I just found another reason!

I know it sounds like an odd soup, but it’s really amazing, and this version is outstanding!!!!

I always buy pizza slabs, subs, meat, and fresh bread from St Joes, what is your favourite item?

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Great #shoplocal promotion just announced by the Seaway Mall

🚨 BUY NOW, SPEND LATER!🚨 Oct 29 – Nov 4
For every $100 you spend on Seaway Mall Gift Cards we will give you a bonus $25 gift card!! Maximum 5 bonus cards per person per purchase. Available now at Customer Service.#NWBIA Business Spotlight this Week - Gift Card #Giveaway at the @seawaymall
🚨 BUY NOW, SPEND LATER!🚨 Oct 29 – Nov 4
For every $100 you spend on Seaway Mall Gift Cards we will give you a bonus $25 gift card!! Maximum 5 bonus cards per person per purchase. Available now at Customer Service!

#giftcardgiveaway #giftcards #seawaymall #shopseawaymall #only8moreweekstillchristmas
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The pottery crafted by this business owner is unique and of high quality. If you have not experienced in past, this is a great way to support local business with a bonus of giving back to support the vulnerable in our community. #CaringCommunityOur 6th Annual Pottery Charity Fundraiser!! A little different this year. We will spread it out over 5 Saturdays, so we all can stay safe and distance. Hope you can come out and support our community!! ... See MoreSee Less

It’s the atmosphere. It’s the fun snacks. Normally, I also leave with a Pop figure or so.... I held back this time.

Another great local small business - one I’m glad to still frequent - That's Entertainment. I still walk the wall, I still see movies I wouldn’t have chosen otherwise. I like that my entertainment money stays here sometimes.

Do you have a fave memory of a local video store? That’s? Jumbo Video? Prime Pics?

What is your favourite old school movie? And what’s your fave movie snack?

Celebrate small business month by going a little old school, with a modern twist.
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Some training for #StellaBella, our new rescue pup, today. Lots of homework, lots of practice. But we have a great leader in Renee and the team at Martindale Kennels!

I’ve done the class at a big box store. I’m never doing that again, just wasn’t the experience for us. With Stella, although she is young it is never too early to start. And since Martindale is our go-to kennel for boarding, and they are such huge supporters of rescue dogs (Niagara Dog Rescue in particular with housing and training), why would we choose anywhere else?

This is #MeridianSmallBusinessMonth - and it’s easy to highlight our local businesses when we use them ALL THE TIME!

A little bit of an early morning, but well worth it! (Renee and I both agree, I think, that coffee is the lifeblood we needed today!)

Thanks for a great session! A puppy is VERY overwhelming, but you just gave us a lot of guidance and hope 🙂

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