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Home Ec. Market Aroostook County's Low Waste Refillery:
Healthy foods, bulk skincare, cleaning & eco-friendly home goods
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If you got our newsletter this week, you know our October wellness reset starts with one rule: don't buy anything. 🍂The ...
10/09/2026

If you got our newsletter this week, you know our October wellness reset starts with one rule: don't buy anything. 🍂

The evenings up here are getting cold, and that usually means one thing: the urge to stock up on new stuff to "fix" everything. But this month, we're doing the opposite.

All October, we're sharing low-waste wellness resets to use what you already own:
🥣 Cook a warm meal from your pantry
🧴 Use that face oil you forgot about
🧹 Clear one counter and give your brain a break

No shopping spree. No 47-step routine. Just small, cozy swaps to carry you into winter.

So BE HONEST: what's one thing you own but never use? Tell us in the comments. 👇

October deals just landed, and your wallet is going to like them. 🍂Grab the flyer for the details, but here's the short ...
10/08/2026

October deals just landed, and your wallet is going to like them. 🍂

Grab the flyer for the details, but here's the short version:
🍵 Matcha drinks: buy one, get one free. Bring a friend, or don't. We won't tell.
🍝 Pasta: buy 2, get 1 free. Pantry-first dinners just got easier.
🧴 Best-selling body care: Northern Maine air is already drying out your skin & natural pain relief is a necessity.
🦟 Bug and sun protection: 15–25% off. Summer packed up and left without its stuff, and we'd like the shelf space back.

Stop by this month, grab a matcha, and see what's on sale!

C***r Donut update: they're fashionably late. 🍩 Today was the day our C***r Donut Lip Treatments were supposed to arrive...
10/07/2026

C***r Donut update: they're fashionably late. 🍩 Today was the day our C***r Donut Lip Treatments were supposed to arrive. They haven't.

We know Marin is working hard to get orders out the door and right now, we don't have a new arrival date. When we know, you'll know.

If you preordered, you don't need to do a thing! We'll call or email you as soon as our order lands.

Thanks for your patience, and for choosing to shop local with us. Fall isn't going anywhere, and neither is your c***r donut. 🍎

The oven is in. Repeat: THE OVEN IS IN. 🎉 Our AMAZING landlord installed it for us today, and we've been standing around...
10/03/2026

The oven is in. Repeat: THE OVEN IS IN. 🎉 Our AMAZING landlord installed it for us today, and we've been standing around staring at it like proud parents ever since.

This means recipe testing officially starts in the store. 🥗 And over the next couple of weeks we might offer you snacks and bites while you shop. They're totally free, with one rule:
👀 You have to give us your honest feedback.

Love it? Tell us. Too salty? Tell us. Wish it had more chocolate? Definitely tell us. 🍪You're our official taste testers now, so no polite nodding allowed.

We still have a few big hurdles before the kitchen officially opens. And no, we won't be giving a date. We've been around this renovation long enough to know something will inevitably go wrong the second we do. 😄

We've always known the smart move is to pick a date way out in the future & manage everyone's expectations. But we're way too excited for that. 😬 So you're getting every update, every win, and even a few happy dances along the way.
That's what you do with family, right? You share the good stuff as it happens. And honestly, that's what you all feel like to us.

So come shop, grab a bite if there's one out, and tell us what you really think.

What should we test first: sweet or savory?! Vote below. 👇

I debated posting this. 😶 However, the last few weeks have been pretty emotional - a lot of big & small wins, but also a...
10/02/2026

I debated posting this. 😶 However, the last few weeks have been pretty emotional - a lot of big & small wins, but also a fair amount of stress and unknowns in a business that is more than just my job.

Last weekend I was chatting about shampoo bars, ingredients, and life updates with a customer. As they left, I said my usual, "Thanks so much for coming in!"

They said, "Thank YOU for being here!"

I almost replied "you're welcome"... but that felt backwards. THEY just supported our little shop. I'm the one who is thankful.

And a few minutes later it hit me: people are genuinely glad we exist.

We didn't just build a store -- we're building a community. People who care about their health, their family's health, and where this planet is headed. You're not the type to make a big, flashy show of "living green." You know that's not realistic for most of us. You just make slightly better choices, over and over. And that's exactly what moves the needle.

You also tell your friends about us. Great for business, sure — but even better for the planet. Every conversation spreads a little more awareness about wellness and low-waste living.

So, THANK YOU. Whether you stop in every week or a few times a year when life allows.

We see you. We appreciate you. And the planet does too. 💚

Well, that was fast. 🍎🍩 We ordered 100 C***r Donut Lip Treatments, and you scooped up almost all of them on preorders al...
10/01/2026

Well, that was fast. 🍎🍩 We ordered 100 C***r Donut Lip Treatments, and you scooped up almost all of them on preorders alone. Before they even landed. We're impressed, & slightly out of breath.

Here's the thing. You could have ordered straight from Marin online. It's easy, and they're wonderful. But you chose to order from us, your little local shop, instead.

That choice means more than we can fit in one post (and trust us, we tried). Every order helps keep our doors open and our shelves stocked with local goods we love. It also lets us keep doing the work we care about most.

So, from all of us at Home Ec. Market: THANK YOU. 🧡

Your c***r donut lips are on the way. Now we just need to find the orchard trip that smells this good. 🍂

Our floors got a glow-up, and now our consignment racks get one too. ✨You may have noticed we disappeared for three week...
09/29/2026

Our floors got a glow-up, and now our consignment racks get one too. ✨

You may have noticed we disappeared for three weeks. 👀The floor refinishing ran longer than planned, (renovations, am I right?) with only one big downside. So many gorgeous consignment pieces barely got a chance to be browsed, tried on & taken home before they expired!

These beauties deserve better. So this week only, we're giving them their moment:
🔥 50% off ALL clearance consignment
🧱 Includes everything on the brick wall
🩳 And all shorts and skirts

Not sure if it's on sale? Look for the red mark. 🔴 If it's marked, it's half off. Simple as that.

Giving pre-loved clothes a second home is one of the easiest ways to shop low waste. And at 50% off, your wallet gets a break too!

Swing by Home Ec. Market this week and help these pieces find their people. We can't wait to see what you take home! 💚

🍎🍩 Apple C***r Donut Lip Treatment preorders are OPEN!Fall in New England, now in a tube. Marin Skincare's newest flavor...
09/29/2026

🍎🍩 Apple C***r Donut Lip Treatment preorders are OPEN!

Fall in New England, now in a tube. Marin Skincare's newest flavor is "a sweet and nostalgic blend of freshly fried c***r donuts, warm baked apples, cinnamon and sugar — an ode to autumn in New England." Basically, it's the orchard trip without the traffic.

Marin Lip Treatments are our #1 best seller, and not just because they smell amazing. They actually work.
✨ Powered by upcycled marine glycoproteins (thanks, Maine lobsters 🦞)
✨ Derm-tested and clinically proven
✨ Steroid-free and gentle on sensitive lips

We expect this batch to land early next week. Two ways to claim yours:
🛒 Preorder directly on our website
💬 Message us for an invoice

One friendly heads-up: we can't hold products without payment. These sell SO fast, and we'd hate for you to miss out. 🍂

Our kitchen completion is right around the corner, and we’re ready to change your lunch game. 😉We love crafting meals th...
09/25/2026

Our kitchen completion is right around the corner, and we’re ready to change your lunch game. 😉

We love crafting meals that travel anywhere—to the park, back to your desk, or on a weekend road trip.

But as we stock our new grab-and-go cooler with healthy, convenient options, we need to know your lunch temperature strategy.

When you pick up a midday meal, which team are you on?
🧊 Team Chill: Give me cold, crisp salads and refreshing bowls that need absolutely zero prep. Grab, open, and eat!
🔥 Team Heat: I want a meal that requires a quick zap in the microwave. Think warm, comforting grain bowls & hearty dishes.

Tell us your preference in the comments. We want to make sure your daily fuel fits your schedule perfectly!

Let's bust a myth, shall we? 🫙 Glass is "infinitely recyclable" — but only if it's actually being recycled. And here in ...
09/24/2026

Let's bust a myth, shall we? 🫙 Glass is "infinitely recyclable" — but only if it's actually being recycled. And here in Aroostook County? There's nowhere to do it.

No local facility grinds it down, melts it, or reforms it into new bottles. And because glass is so heavy to ship, no one is trucking all those bottles somewhere else to do it either. That "true" recycling loop simply doesn't exist up here.

The Tri-Community Landfill in Fort Fairfield does accept glass — but it's crushed and used as drainage in the landfill. It's being utilized better than if it simply ended up in your trash, but it's certainly not recycling.

And this isn't just a local hiccup. In 2018, only 31.3% of glass containers in the U.S. were actually recycled. Roughly 7.6 million tons landed in landfills.

So that jar you grabbed thinking it was the greenest choice? The story's a little more complicated.

We're sharing a little more behind why we still choose glass, how to best deal with it, and giving a big update on our glass jar drop-off policy soon. 👀

What have you always assumed about glass? Drop it in the comments.

Address

428 Main Street
Presque Isle, ME
04769

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12075401023

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