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12/16/2024

You have ☝️last chance to catch us at a holiday market!

I know, I know, I'm in as much denial as you that the big day is NEXT week!

Here's where you can find us 👇:

📍Thursday 19th: Lacombe Farmers Market - Lacombe Memorial Centre, 2-6pm

But don't fret! There's still time to order online and pick-up your order locally at either Cilantro and Chive location, or have your goods shipped (guaranteed delivery if you order by end of day on the 18th)

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12/14/2024

Our FINAL Christmas Market weekend?! 🤯

We're at "A Westerner Christmas" Saturday - Stockmans Pavillion at Westerner Park 10-4

Sunday, you'll find us at Bluegrass Garden Centre Red Deer - 10-4.

Our FINAL market of 2024 will be Thursday (19th) at Lacombe Memorial Centre, 2-6pm.

We'll be offering local pickups at Cilantro and Chive right up to Christmas Eve morning. If you need shipping, try and order by the 18th to ensure delivery before Christmas!

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12/13/2024

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

Let's talk Christmas trees!

Are you team real tree or team artificial?!

Christmas trees were first seen in 16th Century Germany where, at Christmas time, people decorated fir trees with fruit and nuts and later on sweets, paper shapes, and candles.

Historians think the origins of this festive tradition may date back to the Romans and Ancient Egyptians, who used evergreen plants and garland as symbols of everlasting life!

At my house, we have an artificial tree, although growing up, I always had a real tree!

This is our tree filled with love - I would love to see yours!

SHOW US YOUR TREE!!!

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And drop us a vote for a real tree or artificial!

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Christmas Tree Tradition

12/10/2024

If you can believe it, we only have 4️⃣ holiday markets left!

Here's where you can find us this week 👇:

📍Thursday: Lacombe Farmers Market - Lacombe Memorial Centre, 2-6pm
📍Saturday: A Westerner Christmas, The Mom Market Red Deer - Stockman's Pavilion Westerner Park 10am-4pm
📍Sunday: Blue Grass Christmas Market - Blue Grass Garden Centre Red Deer 10am-4pm

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12/07/2024

Tell us you're from a small town without telling us you're from a small town...

"The Store" - where you find all the essentials and candy, of course!

Our market stop in New Sarepta today took me down memory lane. The village where I went to school had a store, the one (and only) real "stop." But I loved going there, and my kids now have an affection for that cozy one room shop that has a little bit of everything!

12/06/2024

Who's been enjoying an advent calendar at home?! 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

Have you ever wondered how the tradition of opening a little door to reveal a Christmas shaped chocolate to count down the days to Christmas Eve started?!

The advent calendar tradition dates back to the mid-19th century when German Protestants made chalkmarks or lit candles to count the days leading up to Christmas.

Some state the tradition was originally started by the Swedish and Norwegians, and given the fact that many of them would be in darkness at this time of year, it is easy to understand why they would start the tradition.

The first known calendars in 1851 were handmade and wooden.

Gerhard Lang is behind adding small doors in the 1920's, and said to be the creator of the modern calendar, having mass-produced the cardboard calendars.

It wasn’t until the late 1950s that Advent Calendars included chocolate.

Now, though? You can get them with just about anything - Lego, makeup, Alcohol, beer, makeup, coffee, Hot Wheels, and SO much more!

What is in YOUR Advent Calendar this year?! 👇

✍️📸 -verlag, .co.uk,

12/02/2024

WOW - sure, it feels like the holidays are coming up quick now!

We have an in with Ol' Saint Nick himself, so guaranteed we can make some .ca and merch make it under the tree in a jiffy!

Here's where you can find us this week 👇:

📍Saturday: Old Station Honey & Mead Jingle and Mingle - 4999 Centre St, New Sarepta 11am-5pm
📍Sunday: Blue Grass Christmas Market - Blue Grass Garden Centre Red Deer 10am-4pm

11/26/2024

Having a hard time deciding?! WE GOT YOU‼️

We have physical gift cards available at all markets or for local pickup PLUS digital if you are shopping online!

Take away some stress this holiday season, let us handle the rest!

11/25/2024

Nothing tops connecting with more of you each week when we hit the road! We've been received with fist bumps and high fives at every stop. You all are AWESOME!

Here's where you can find us this week 👇:

📍Thursday: Moonlight Madness Pop-Up - Copper Lane Lacombe 6:30-9pm
📍Sunday: Blue Grass Christmas Market - Blue Grass Garden Centre Red Deer 10am-4pm

11/22/2024

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

On this PINK FRIDAY dedicated to celebrating small and local businesses, encouraging you to support small retailers FIRST this holiday season, we thought we would take a little stroll down memory lane while learning a bit about how small businesses contribute to the Alberta economy.

Did you know Alberta has over 160,000 small businesses and boasts a significant number of self-employed individuals?!

Small businesses make up 95.4% of businesses in the province and employ a significant portion of our labour force. At 35.2 small businesses per 1,000 people, Alberta's number of small businesses per capita is strong compared to the Canadian average of 31.7. Alberta is the 3rd largest of all the provinces when looking at small businesses per capita. Small businesses per capita in the Red Deer region aligns closely with the provincial average of 36.8, with the Red Deer region average at 36.4.

We've been part of the small business landscape here in central Alberta for more than a decade, starting in the catering business, moving on to a restaurant first in Ponoka, moving that venture to Lacombe, taking on a Pizza Shop, opening a gift shop, getting into the market scene....it's been and continues to be a wild ride! But despite having to buckle up many times, it's the people and communities we serve that make it all worthwhile.

As you head out to shop this holiday season, try and keep that mantra in mind of supporting small retailers first. We have a healthy, small business driven economy here in central Alberta, but small businesses need your continued support more than ever before amongst the conveniences some of the major retailers are able to offer you.

✍️ - based on 2023 numbers

11/21/2024

We are SO excited to be a part of this! 💃

Our FIRST Pink Friday! This nationwide event is dedicated to celebrating and supporting small and local businesses by encouraging you to support small retailers first this holiday season.

And of COURSE, we are going to jump right in with a FLASH SALE! Let us help you fill your stockings & grab Secret Santa gifts while staying under budget.

Be the FIRST to know by heading to our website and signing up for our newsletter - or if you are patient enough, keep an eye on our social for the scoop! 😉

11/18/2024

After several trips up and down the QE2 to see our northern friends over the weekend, we're gearing up for another week of holiday markets!

We're working hard to provide every opportunity for you to shop with us, find us online, at Cilantro and Chive locations in Lacombe and Red Deer, or at a market near you!

Here's where you can find us this week 👇:

📍Thursday: Lacombe Farmers Market - Lacombe Memorial Centre 2-6pm
📍Saturday: Calmar Elementary Christmas Market - Calmar Elementary School 10am -4pm
📍Sunday: Blue Grass Christmas Market - Blue Grass Garden Centre Red Deer 10am-4pm

11/15/2024

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

As some parts of the province are dealing with slick highways and a wintery blast, thought it might be interesting to look at some winter crash stats.

Did you know that about 30% of all motor vehicle collisions in Canada occur on snowy or icy roads and 1/3 of all collisions happen between November through February?

Single vehicle crashes are most common from October through December. Is that because that's how long it takes all of us to adjust to driving in winter driving conditions?! 🤔

Weather conditions are a factor in nearly 5% of all fatal accidents.

Insurance companies report a 49% increase in collision-related claims in December and January.

76% of Canadians use winter tires.

Take your time, get the winter tires, be prepared, and stay safe friends!

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11/12/2024

We're starting to feel pretty festive as we bump into more of you each week! Come find us so you can wrap up a little hometown and prairie love this holiday season!

Here's where you can find us this week 👇:

📍Thursday: Lacombe Farmers Market - Lacombe Memorial Centre 2-6pm
📍Saturday: Fort Saskatchewan Christmas Marketplace - Dow Centennial Centre 10am-4pm
📍Sunday: Fort Saskatchewan Christmas Marketplace - Dow Centennial Centre 10am-4pm

11/08/2024

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

Did you know in July of 1941, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) became the first branch of the Canadian Armed Forces to begin actively recruiting women? This led to the creation of the Canadian Women’s Auxiliary Force (CWAAF), which was later renamed to the Royal Canadian Air Force, Women’s Division (RCAF/WD).

Norva Hutton, from Bentley, was one of the many women who joined the RCAF/WD. Here is her story shared from the Bentley Museum:

Norva enlisted in the military on November 16, 1943. This was just seven days after her 20th birthday. Following basic training, Norva was assigned to the “Test and Development” unit of the RCAF in Rockcliffe, Ontario. Her job dealt with the ordering and obtaining of parts and equipment for military projects. Joining the military and moving to Ontario was quite an adventure for someone that had spent their entire life growing up on the family farm just east of Bentley. Norva enjoyed her service life - especially the access to organized sports. Her military friends couldn’t believe she had never played inside a gym. The old red schoolhouse in Bentley never had a gymnasium, so all sports were played outside.

Although Norva and her unit were safe in Rockcliffe, they did feel sadness for the tragic loss of many friends, school mates and relatives. Norva’s cousin, Vernon Miles, who was four years older than her, was also in the RCAF. Vernon was killed on January 28, 1944 while on a mission over Denmark.

Corporal Norva Hutton was discharged on December 17, 1946. After her discharge, Norva took a business course at a veteran’s school in Edmonton. She then went to the Yukon and worked for the military’s Highway Maintenance Branch. While working in the Yukon Norva met and married Joe Landry. Joe was a soldier and was stationed in the Yukon. At the time of their meeting Joe was driving the Alaskan Highway hauling supplies and equipment for the military.

Today, and all days, we acknowledge and thank the men and women who have served our Country.

📸✍️ https://lacombemuseum.com/virtual-exhibits/at-home-and-abroad/

11/06/2024

Are you counting down the days til you can head down to the lake and NOT freeze?!

Us. Too.

‘Til then grab a cozy Gull Lake Toboggan Toque!

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Lacombe, AB

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Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm

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📢 Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes! Ok, picture Ross in one of my favourite Friends episodes of all time when Ross and Rachel buy a new couch and need to get it in their apartment. We're making a Pivot! What it means.... We're closing the doors to our storefront in downtown Lacombe as of Saturday, September 21st. BUT we're embarking on several new chapters and opportunities for both HometownMarket.ca and No Coast. We'll continue with online sales, markets throughout central Alberta and be re-vamping our merch selection Cilantro and Chive - Lacombe and Cilantro and Chive - Red Deer. Are we sad to see the doors on our little storefront close - 100%. BUT are we excited to be able to connect with more of you on the road and spread our prairie and hometown love a little further - ABSOFREAKENLUTELY!!! So definitely NOT goodbye, just a PIVOT! And to take another cue from Ross on Friends "I'm fine." Buckle up, enjoy the ride, I would love for you to follow along on this BIG leap! ~Kim #ChChChanges #Pivot #StorefrontClosing #NotGoodBye #ImFine #BigLeap #BuckleUp #WildRide #CEG3 #HometownMarket

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