06/07/2026
{Edit: to be clear, Mabel’s Market is NOT closing}
This news 😢
I’m pushing this one down…way down in an effort to pretend like it’s not happening.
Having a small business on a small street in a small town really does create a small family. How many times did you find Mabel’s empty, only for me to wave you down because I’m chatting in front of 1 Happy Girl. From borrowing tissue paper or toilet paper to talking through events and sales trends, the feeling of being a community that could rely on each other is so special.
Plus Paige and Dawn are just really good friends. ❤️
My heart is broken for the loss of 1HG on Canal Street.
I hope you see them off in the best way possible. I hope you visit them in New Lenox. I hope you stay vigilant about supporting the small businesses you love.
Want to talk about it? 😭
Eighteen years.
It’s just a number until you realize it’s half your life.
When I opened our Lemont store at 18 years old, I couldn’t have imagined the journey ahead. Back then, all I knew was that I was willing to work hard and chase a dream.
Now, at 36, I look back and realize I’ve spent half of my life within these walls.
For more than a decade, I was here seven days a week, pouring my heart into this store, building relationships, celebrating milestones, and creating something that became so much more than just a business. This store became a second home, and the people who walked through these doors became so much more than customers. They became friends. They became family.
Over the years, our little store grew into multiple locations, and our family grew too—with babies, new adventures, and new dreams. Through every season of life, this store and this community have been there with us. So many of you have watched us grow up, and we’ve had the privilege of watching your families grow right alongside ours.
Today, with a mix of gratitude, sadness, and excitement, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our Lemont location and move everything to our New Lenox store.
Making this decision has not been easy. The reality is that the cost of operating in this space has changed dramatically over the last few years, and as we look toward the future, we have to make decisions that allow us to continue growing in a sustainable way. Ongoing challenges, including extended street closures that impact accessibility and traffic throughout much of the summer, have also played a role in this difficult decision.
As hard as it is to say goodbye, we know it’s the right decision for the future. What gives me peace is knowing that we’re not losing what matters most. The relationships, the memories, and the community we’ve built together don’t stay inside a building. They come with us. Because the truth is, the heart of this business was never these four walls. It was all of you. The conversations.The laughter. The support.The friendships. The memories. - CONTINUED IN COMMENTS
