#support your local business

[mrkapao]

Treated myself to something at my FLGS recently and picked up a copy of 'Liminal Horror'!

Just the thing for the spoopy season! Can't wait to sit down and check it out. I can already tell that the bookmark rules summary is gonna be super useful.

[magazinenerd]

Hello dear readers!

This poll was requested by a reader starting their small business catering to vegan and health conscious people.

The products are gluten-free and plant based.

Currently available products are oat muffins, almond milk, iced tea almond milk.

More description in comment box!

Thank you so much for the support!!

All Rights Reserved @magazinenerd

[marzipanandminutiae]

giant bags of thread collected by old ladies over their lifetimes and never used, then donated to antique shops or sold on FB Marketplace, save me

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protect and preserve me, immense ziplock bags full of 50 years' "oh but I have to have the EXACT SHADE of this fabric even though I'll never use 300 yards of thread!"

("Marzi why not buy new thread?" 99% of it is plastic and finding more than a handful of colors in cotton thread is incredibly rare in brick-and-mortar stores. let alone thread in fibers besides polyester and cotton, or buttonhole twist)

("come on, now, Marzi- THREAD can't possibly make you sweat more or catch fire and stick to your skin while burning, and isn't that your reasoning for using only natural-fiber fabrics?" listen. Irrational Brain Like When Zero Plastic. don't @ me)

[cherry-pop-elf]

Farmers Market

Bill Weasley x Reader

((Can be read as platonic because there needs to be more platonic fics :>))

Summary: You wanted to go to your local farmers market. Get some fresh foods, see interesting things, just have a nice day. That’s when you see a new stand pop up. How could you resist? Not every day you see a gaggle of red heads

You just LOVED visiting the farmers market. Once a week, you would visit. Given it was in such a close walking distance, it made life easier. Fresh food for good prices. How could anyone refuse such a thing? A favorite routine to enjoy.

With your basket on your arm, and outfit dusted off, you were off to the little slice of heaven. Just walking down the street. Giving a wave hello to your neighbors, and having pep. Was always so nice to just get some fresh air. Was a perfect day. Just the right amount of sun, and just enough breeze to keep the heat low. You just adored it.

When you arrived you visited your favorite farmers. Saying hi to them, and picking out your favorites. With how often you visited, they always made sure to set aside the best for you. Supporting local farmers is the best, and it’s appreciated after all.

As you did your routine, you noticed a new stand. The little pop up was quite eye catching. Bright colors that catch attention easy. Said bright colors being brilliant red hair on each person there. You had never seen hair of such a shade like that, unless dye counts. Can’t be dye, since the smallest of the children had that same wild shade. Had you invested quickly, and you were soon walking over.

“Well hey there-!” You assumed the oldest said, as he was having a little girl on his hip. Cute little pig tails, and snuggling her tightly. Protective of him, and clearly defensive of anyone who got too close. Must be the youngest, and the baby girl.

“Hey. I haven’t seen this little stand before. You knew here?” You asked, as you looked around. It just had so many things. Hand made paper, soaps, fruits and veggies, meats, and many different types of hand made things. Plenty being sweets.

“Yep. Names Bill. Bill Weasley. That guy over there is Charlie, that guy with the book is Percy, those two trouble makers are Fred and George, the one talking to mum is Ron, and this little girl is Ginny. Yeah uh. Mum has a lot of kids.” He chuckled, as the baby sister kept playing with his ponytail. Had you giggle, as she yanked on it. Making him squeak, and her giggle.

“What can we do ya for?” He asked, as he tickled his baby sister’s tummy. Made her squeal in delight, as she kicked her little bare feet. You adored how sweet he was to the little girl. So full of love.

“I was actually interested in those tins. With the sweets-“ You asked. That seemed to catch the twins attention, and they weee quick to be side by side with their eldest brother. Big, proud, smiles on their freckled cheeks.

“Those sweets were hand made by these two. Don’t worry, I made sure none of them will turn you into a newt.” He teases, as the twins have a pout. Regardless, they were quick to pick the tins up. Excited to share.

“This one tastes like grape! Grapes my favorite-!” “And this one tastes like oranges! Oranges are MY favorite-!” The twins would echo each other, as they explained what those candy’s were. The hard candy, the chewy kind, just such confidence.

“Percy is the one to make the hand made paper. He’s pretty proud of that. Ron and Ginny help with the soaps. That leather-? Me and Charlie. Charlie and I would hunt for a bit, and turn the leftovers into soaps and leather. No waste in this family.” Bill would explain, as he would hand Ginny off to Charlie. She gave a huff, but that second sibling was quick to entertain her.

“You are all quite talented. It’s admirable.” You would admit, as you were in awe that people so young were able to create candy. GOOD candy no less, as you were offered a sample. It was like heaven. You couldn’t compare it to any other candy you’ve had before. It was beyond words.

“We all have a talent for something in this family.” Bill would shrug, as if it wasn’t a big deal. You thought it was. You found your new favorite table now. You just had to. These kids deserved to know their hard work wasn’t for nothing.

“I’ll have this, and that, and that-“ You would pick out. Sure it was going to be a bit pricey, but this was your spending money for a reason. Besides, it went to a clearly well deserving family. The way those twins were beaming was just to much to handle.

“MUM MUM-! WE SOLD OUR CANDY-!” They were cheering, as Bill would chuckle. Hardly could count the change, as the twins were jumping for joy to their mother. The woman giving them a tired, but proud, smile.

“Means more than you know. Mum is uh….Complicated about the twins wanting to grow up to be inventors. Like I get it, but exactly a job that can be successful.” Bill would whisper to you, as he would place the items in your bag. You gave a nod, as you watched them bounce in pure joy. So proud, and happy. They deserved the support.

“Will you be here next week?” You asked, as he smirked. With a nod. “Yeah, for sure.” He winked, as you chuckled at the banter you shared.

“Hypothetically-“ “That’s a really bug word-“ “Yeah. Anyway, what would happen to be your favorite flavor?” The twins would ask you, with those big doe eyes. How could you resist? You told them, and they were quick to huddle to a corner to brain storm.

“Be careful. If they like you too much, you’ll be pranked to hell and back.” He warned you, as you brushed it off. What’s the worse they could do?

“Can’t wait to see you again. Those two are going to never shut up about you now. Their ‘first customer ever-!’ They’ll cheer.” He was sounding more proud than the twins were. You admired that greatly. He clearly wanted the twins to succeed at their dreams. Made your heart warm.

“See you soon-!” Ginny would wave, as Charlie would mimic her tiny wave. You would return the gesture, before taking your leave. Still able to hear those twins cheering and bragging to their siblings.

When you finally returned home, and unloaded your things, you noticed something odd with your items. Made you think.

For starters, you swore the candy you had bought had changed color. Somehow brighter than it originally was. The paper you got as well was off. You swore the black specks on it were moving. Made you worry they were bugs, but you touched it to feel nothing. Another odd trait was there was a little note.

“Come to Ottery St. Catchpole sometime. You can’t miss us. Hope to see you sometime. William.”

Suppose you made a bigger impression than you thought. Had you giggling with excitement, that you completely missed the fact that a runt of a gnome had climbed out of your still packed bag. Quick to make itself cozy in your backyard.

Guess that’s what you get for talking to strangers.

[poweroftheplus]

PowerofthebrushCo - Etsy

[cinamun]

Dropping this last preview as soon as my coffee gets here. I slept in and didn't feel like making a pot so I'm wasting money on doordash.

[strijkdesign]

New year new calendar. I just hanged my calendar for this year, loving the January art.

For those who missed it I still have some calendars over in my Etsy shop.

[theetherealvulture]

Btw! You aren't punk if you don't DIY and buy exclusively from fast fashion!!

Anyways here's a WIP of a patch I'm embroidering!! It's gonna say "Respect existence or expect resistance" when I'm done!!

(All materials bought from a thrift store and local craft store)

[thekingofcrochet]

It doesn’t make you a bad person if you want to pay for things

Splurge on the good bread from that bakery you like.

Buy the popular new release from your Local Bookstore so you don't have to wait on a library hold.

Get that hand dyed yarn from an indie dyer even if you aren’t sure what you’ll make with it yet.

Using money to make your life easier/better isn't inherently a bad thing.

[magazinenerd]

Hello everyone!

Thank you so much for your orders for @ www.sunriseproducts.info!!!

They have received such great response for their small business 💕

Try out their vegan products @

www.sunriseproducts.info

They are also expanding to other categories,

check them out at

www.sunriseproducts.info

All Rights Reseved @magazinenerd

[veronicaleighauthor]

[queer-ecopunk]

Breaking news: local fag bought a little pastry at the farmers market

[sundove88]

Countdown to Christmas- Day 8- Milla Vodello @thetropicalfairy

Day 8 gives us Milla from Psychonauts, who is donning traditional Brazilian attire to match her heritage for the holidays!

She’s flying to Rio De Janeiro for the holidays- and not just that. It’s to celebrate Christmas, connect with family, and of course… see the soccer games and beautiful birds!

And yes, that’s a poinsettia in her hair.

[thebunnynurse]

Yo at this point we go local, focus on us first

Be kind to your struggling peers, be kind to yourself, relax but don't stop being vigliant

When you're ready, read up, educate, support in your community where you can

Even if something happens with the votes I wouldn't trust the government to do anything about it

We're the victims, we're allowed to be upset, allowed to feel, and allowed to survive because that is our fucking right as Americans.

Stay safe people, mental AND physical are important here. Go drink some water and feed yourself.

Stay strong <3

I won't stop fighting for our future

[vinnymauro]

you know it’s bad when you walk into work and your first thought is “what fresh anxiety will they give me today?”

[strijkdesign]

"Hydrangea"

My painting for April's Bad Apple Artist Collective Art auction. If you're interested in adopting her, head over to their Facebook page and place a bid. I have to admit, it was a bit of a last minute rush to finish her, but I'm thrilled with how she turned out!