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I created a couple of "sample" packs for the Bistro coffee house here in Ashland--I know they like to make their own stuff...but I noticed they purchased some things, too. I took in a menu and a box with some coffeecake, double-dutch chocolate scones, carrot cake scones and some decorated sugar cookies. Did not talk to the owner as he was busy unloading his vehicle. Hopefully, I will hear something, though. Then Meredith, Ben and I cruised up to Gretna to the little Beanery coffee house there. The couple that own/run that one are lovely! Young--funny, energetic. I am so happy that they seem to be very successful there. Anyway, I got to talk to them a bit. I know they purchase their stuff, in fact at one point, from Target. Which has pretty good stuff, don't get me wrong. Anyway, I was able to explain to them how I only want to supply small, independents and that I am working on sourcing local dairy and eggs, etc. In fact, I have an appointment at Branched Oak Farm in Raymond, NE next Friday. I'll take the kids and we shall go see cows, buy some milk and meet some new friends! I sure hope the weather holds. The guy at the dairy said they are getting out of the egg business, but their neighbor across the street has some. As I said, I'll check it out! I've been in contact with 2 out of 3 of the Farmers' Markets I would like to participate in this summer. I just need a serious cash injection! Right now, tentative plan will be Beatrice on Thursday evening, Ashland on Saturday mornings, and Old Cheney on Sunday mornings. There is talk of a Wednesday afternoon market in old Havelock which would be lovely--I think my bears would be very popular in that neighborhood. I'm waiting to hear back from Mary re; Ashland's market--I don't know what it costs to participate yet. All very exciting to say the least! I am teaching a class at Whole Foods tomorrow. Finally! The last two got canceled, so hopefully the tide is turning. This is just a Mommy & Me class but I'll take anything I can get. My cousin James has expressed an interest in helping me with my website. He is practically graduated from a computer tech school and needs to get some experience on his resume. Hopefully, he can even make a blog link and this will be on there, too! I've still got to work on my cap cake idea. I think it's a good one! Okay, baby crying and I wanted to make a batch of hamburger buns to go with our dinner this evening. Oh, and I'm donating several dozen cookies to the elementary school for a parents' meeting during kindergarten round-up next Friday. I'll bring a couple of signs saying I'm the one who donated them! again, any and all advertising sampling etc I can get going the better!