“Holistic Essentials” is this weeks Business Spotlight, highlight and pure good for you delight. Imagine my surprise when I walked into this well stocked store. There is my friend Amanda Ramey. She is the owner of this deliciously beautiful little shop. Last I saw Amanda she was a few weeks from delivering her 3rd little girl, who is now 8 months old. Which is about the time I opened Skip To My Room, so while she is adding a 3rd child, and planning a new shop, my pallet has been craving what is known today as “organic” and “holistic” kinds of foods which are essential for really healthful living. I highlight this as I have been feeding my kids for 27 years as a mother. Twenty-seven years ago it was called food, and good food. Now that machines, chemicals, and commerce have stepped in, it’s hard to find what our bodies need and crave. What my body and my family needs and craves. Here is the start of my shopping.
I am not a photographer, and pride myself more in great finds than my picture taking skillllzzzzz.. As I looked over these pictures posted, my stomach starting rumbling and my 2nd order, this week, of a Spinach, Kale and Blueberry smoothie is ordered. Did someone say take out lunch? Or you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful sunshine and take a break to visit yourl friends as they pass by.
I might be saving a bit more as I typically spend twice that at a chain grocery store, carrying out the same amount of bags. My gas and time, from frequent trips to Portland is also a huge savings for me. My kids gravitate to what’s in stock in my cupboards. Seeing them have more healthy options and choosing their snacks well gives this crazy busy working mom peace of mind.
This is a local family in The Dalles, OR. I know family business well as my kids grew up alongside me. Two, just today working in my store. When you visit this market you will see Amanda there with her three girls. Her oldest, Aby, assisted me with product knowledge that was very impressive for a nine year old girl.
I asked Amanda what made her jump into this business and her answer was plane and simple, “I always had the passion to have a market that sold natural products that you could buy locally.” I love her. There are many, like myself, driving out of town to shop the way we love in search of giving ourselves the best kind of fuel. Thank you Amanda for jumping into this. I know you will do very well as news gets out. Cheers to great food in The Dalles, OR.
Be sure to head on over to Facebook and LIKE Holistic Essentials page. They do a great job of sharing their selections of what they carry in this darling market. Cheers to great shopping and eating.