Rustic Roots Candles

10/18/2026

10/18/2026

With Sunshine Girls Boutique & Gallery – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

10/18/2026

All filled up at Sunshine Girls Boutique & Gallery! Open tomorrow 10-5

10/16/2026

One thing I truly believe is that supporting your community means more than just talking about it. ❤️

We hear so much about shopping small, supporting local businesses, and growing together, but I think it’s important to remember that a strong community is built through genuine encouragement, mutual respect, and a willingness to see others succeed.

Small businesses put so much time, money, creativity, and heart into what they do. Behind every little business is someone taking a risk, working hard, and trying to build something meaningful.

There will always be similar ideas, overlapping interests, and people working toward the same goals. That’s part of business! But I think we should never lose sight of the importance of uplifting one another instead of viewing everything as an opportunity to benefit ourselves.

Imagine how much stronger our communities would be if we spent less time comparing, more time encouraging, and genuinely celebrated one another’s growth.

There is room for so many people to succeed. Supporting someone else doesn’t take away from what you’re building, and another person’s success doesn’t diminish your own.

Let’s be intentional about the kind of community we create. One where kindness is genuine, support goes both ways, and we remember that behind every small business is a real person with a dream. 🤍🌱