More Than Sprouts

08/27/2026

Greetings!

How is your week going? Me? Not quite sure how it got to be Thursday already. On Tuesday , it was Wednesday. All day. And now it seems I have time traveled back to Tuesday again! Oh well, as long as I show up at the store in the morning, I eventually figure out what needs to be done that day!

Today, I would like to tell you about a new line of crackers we brought in. As you know, we love organics. Or at least clean, non-gmo. But as some of you already know, we tend to focus a lot of energy on special diet restrictions. Celiac is a real thing, and can cause a lot of problems for people. But sometimes that 'gluten sensitivity' doesn't have mean going entirely gluten free. Sometimes, the process of fermenting sourdough can break down the gluten enough for most people to tolerate it well. (But not for Celiac!)

Enter our new line of Unbothered crackers! They are made from real ingredients. Things you recognize and can pronounce. Said ingredients are then fermented and made into snack crackers! I was pleasantly surprised by how big the crackers are. Perfect for meat and cheese or dipping. We have three flavors - sea salt, rosemary, and cheddar & chive. Give them a try!

Happy Friday Eve!

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08/24/2026

Greetings!

How was your weekend? Anything spectacular? Mine was pretty average. Couple good days at the stores, and then Sunday I got a bunch of stuff done at home, went out to lunch with my brother and my uncle. Nice, low-key.

Not much going on today. Just getting the produce order distributed. And waiting to find out when the new owners of the big freezer are coming to get it! Can't believe it is actually happening. Finally! So, just a heads up if you are shopping in Pine. All of the frozen as well as coffees, teas, and sweeteners are now located in the back room!

Happy Monday!

08/21/2026

Happy Friday!

Well, at least some of the orders we have been waiting for have made it! Our sprouting seeds have been replenished. We now have alfalfa and spicy mix in addition to the beans. Good Time Health mushroom coffee is also fully stocked once again. And the Neuro Gum arrived! So, if you have been looking for a novel way to boost your B vitamins as well as caffeine and L-Theanine, here's your answer!

Keep your eyes peeled for changes in the layout of the Pine City store. Yup, it is really happening! Finally!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Heidi

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08/20/2026

Greetings!

Knowledge is so important. I try to learn something new at least once a day. Today I watched a webinar put on by Better Being - formerly Nutraceuticals. It was about stress and the HPA Axis. But you know the biggest thing I learned? I am not a patient person! I am waiting on about 5 orders right now. I keep checking and rechecking my email to see if there is an update on delivery for any of them! Definitely need a distraction! Hence the webinar! (Actually, I watch them as often as possible).

One of the orders we are awaiting is NeuroGum. This was a direct customer request. (So if there is something you would like to see, let us know.) NeuroGum supports energy and focus through caffeine and L-theanine. We have three flavors coming. Hopefully by early next week it will be out on the shelves! If the gum goes well, they also make mints to support calm and to help with sleep. Let us know your thoughts!

Anxiously awaiting....

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08/19/2026

Hello!

How is your week going? Things are going pretty good around here! Got a nice order in this morning. (Which is why this post is so late!) It was kind of bizarre putting in the prices. About half to 2/3 of the products stayed the same. Among the others, however, there were some drastic changes! The good news? Not all of them went up! Quite a few actually dropped quite a bit. Malted milk balls and graham crackers are two that come to mind right away. Of course, things could get a bit dicey with the tariffs going into effect today. I wish we could source everything domestically. Unfortunately that is not possible. If we have some items that become unattainable we will do our best to find suitable alternatives.

Happy Humpday!

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08/17/2026

Hello!

Vacations are great, but coming home is nice too. And coming in on a Friday afternoon was perfect. Gave me a day and a half to get back into the swing of things, and then a day to relax. And now it is time to get back at it!

Should start seeing a lot of change in the Pine City store really soon! We found someone who can make use of our 3 door freezer. And is willing to take care of moving it. Once that is done, things will really open up!

In the meantime, we are expecting a substantial order on Wednesday, as well as a few smaller ones. That should help fill in some of holes on the shelves. Just in time for us to move everything to get the freezer on it way to a new home🤪.

Happy Monday All!

08/10/2026

Good Morning!

How was your weekend? Mine was absolutely fabulous! On Saturday, I was treated to a fashion show by my favorite fashionista, Bea. Sunday was the catch of the day with my awesome fisherman, Spencer. Of course we also had plenty of other things on the Maine agenda but those were the weekend highlights. Can't wait to see what the rest of the week has to offer. Whatever it is, I know the time is going to fly by!

Kind of the opposite of how it goes while waiting on orders! Put a EuroPharma order in a while back but it still hasn't hit the account so I reached out to the rep to try and find out what's going on. On the good news side though, we did get out One Last Cup coffee order. Finally! Hopefully the roaster issue is all fixed now. Unfortunately, the bags are labeled incorrectly, lol. They are however, still available for sale! Or will be as soon as we fix the labels!

Happy Monday!

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08/06/2026

Greetings!

From beautiful Surry Maine! Got a big order in yesterday, so a lot of the holes on the shelves are being filled. Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that are unavailable right now. But we will keep working on finding substitutes for as many as we can! For instance, coffee. We had Peace coffee for a good while. And then they went corporate. So we brought in One Last Cup. They are having some setbacks, so we needed analternative. Enter Equal Exchange. They are the oldest organic fair trade coffee company. Give them a try, and let us know your favorites!

Have a fabulous day! 0

08/03/2026

Hello!

How was your weekend? Anyone make it to the Pine Co Fair? Mine was a whirlwind that did not include the fair this year. Starting on Friday we had a concert in Shakopee, an anniversary party in Topeka, an overnight visit in Missouri, and dinner in Iowa on the way home! A LOT of fun and family in a few short hours! And Wednesday morning I head out for Maine!

The weekly produce baskets were a good reminder to put out a post/email. Despite no longer running that program, we will try to put out regular updates.

For today's news, I would like to share a new product. You know the fabulous milk in the glass bottles? Well, they also make some pretty amazing cheese curds! They come plain, or in several flavors- dill, ranch, margherita pizza, and everything bagel! And the best part? These are all made from their own A2 milk!

Happy Monday!

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07/31/2026

Good Morning!

I realize it is not optimal timing with the Pine County fair and all - not to mention I have an outdoor concert this evening - but I am still so happy to see the rain! My yard was getting positively crispy! And it was nice to not have to water this morning. Should really help everyone's gardens too.

Speaking of produce...after a lot of thought and careful consideration, we have decided to stop the produce basket program for the foreseeable future. What will the future hold? Who knows. But for the time being, we have decided to focus more on just keeping the basics in stock. Of course, if you would like to order any of the fun things we featured in the baskets, please reach out. We are always willing to look into ordering specialty items for you by the case.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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