Lori’s Little Side Gig

06/18/2026

Good morning! It’s been another busy week in the shop! Not a lot of pics since most of what I worked on are special orders for gifts. I did add a few new sayings to the tool boxes I’ll be bringing to Midwest Makers Mercantile LLC this morning including the one pictured. I’ll be restocking some tool boxes and knives just in time for Father’s Day. 😊

I’ve also been busy working on prep for Vicki's Camp N Country Jam. A 10 x 20 tent and lots of Frost Buddies have been ordered. I’ll be busy engraving them as soon as they arrive!

I hope everyone has a wonderful week! I’m off this weekend and the next weekend for some family events.

Thanks again for all of your continued support!

06/14/2026

Hello! I’m all set up at Marshall Pride at the Fairgrounds today until 4pm. It’s a beautiful day to celebrate Pride! I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

06/13/2026

I’m all set up and ready for custom engraving! I’ll be here until 2pm

06/11/2026

I’m bummed I can’t make it that day due to a family event, but lots of my vendor friends will be there! Make sure to check it out if you’re in town! I do have lots of fun pet related items inside Triple R Pet Treats in Redwood Falls.

We are so excited to share this with you!!

Leading up to the Summer Splash events June 27th we will be gathering together with multiple small businesses to present homemade goods, handmade crafts, and local service businesses!

More vendors than what are listed here PLUS were continuing to add more every day!

Booths will be set up from 2pm - 6pm on June 27th at Triple R Pet Treats.
301 S Washington St, Redwood Falls

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Follow us for updates as we have some fun stuff planned for the pups to get involved too!

06/10/2026

Good morning! I’m knocking out a few errands and appointments this morning and then headed home to work in the shop. I’ll be working on orders and products for this weekend.

On Saturday June 13th, you’ll find me at my very first pop up with a laser. I’ll be at Mabel’s Merkantil in New Ulm doing a Father’s Day themed pop up, I’ll update the post with hours shortly! I’ll be custom engraving all sorts of fun stuff - Frost Buddy universal coozies, wooden wallets, levels with a built in bottle opener, tumblers, tape measures, and more! 😁

On Sunday June 14, you’ll find me at Marshall Pride at the Lyon County Fairgrounds from 10a-5p. I’ll have lots of Pride themed items with me. I always look forward to Pride - it’s always such a wonderful event. I am an ally who believes in inclusion, acceptance, and that all of us deserve love. 🌈

I hope everyone has a wonderful day! Thank you again for all your support of my small business!

06/08/2026

Hello! I’ve been thinking about changing the kids water bottle style to a Yeti-like style. The colors I can get for the original style I’ve offered have been really limited. I know several of you have been super happy with the original style - what would you think of a change? Thoughts? Price point should stay the same. I’m just trying to plan ahead for back to school and the Fall season out at the Orchard. These are a no brand water bottle I’d get directly from China. Unfortunately there is not a single manufacturer of tumblers or water bottles in the USA that actually makes them here..
Let me know what you think! Thanks!!

06/07/2026

Hello! It’s been a busy weekend! I refreshed my space at Dragonfly Boutique in New London on Friday. Yesterday I attended a wedding in St Cloud which was so beautiful and so much fun. Today I’m trying to play catch up on way too many loads of laundry, putting away all the random piles of stuff dropped around the kitchen and entryway throughout the week, and trying to plan out a grocery run and Harbor Freight run. I also need to get the old Side Gig Yukon vacuumed out so we can list her for sale. We upgraded the Side Gig vehicle last weekend - our new to us Expedition has high miles and is nearly nine years old, but she’s a beaut to me! I’m so grateful for all of your continued support - without you guys, this little side gig wouldn’t be possible.

It’s looking to be another busy week in the shop as I work on orders and prepare for my pop up at Mabel’s Merkantil in New Ulm on Saturday.

Thank you all so much for your continued support of my small business!

06/06/2026

Today’s the day - it’s a birthday celebration at Mabel’s Merkantil today!

06/06/2026

06/05/2026