3.23.20

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Friends,
I’m so grateful for your positive reaction to last week’s Note - I’ll continue taking up some space in your Monday inbox as long as you’ll have me. 

Thank you for sharing your favorite small businesses with me. Last week presented many lessons - one of these was learning about new brands and products sold by companies that are really feeling the impact of this crazy time. I'm happy to report that over half of the products (27 total!) in this Note are sold by small businesses! 

One more thing: I’ve started taking long walks around the neighborhood every morning with my husband, Jamey and son, Whit. Yesterday, as we were on our familiar stroll, we stopped at an intersection that presented the choice of turning left to head home or going straight and continuing the walk. I turned to Jamey and asked, “should we keep going?” and he aptly replied, “sure - what else would we do?” 

While he meant it as a quip on our (lack of a) Sunday to-do list, his response stuck with me and his words came to mind as I built out today’s Note. Let’s keep going- not just because it’s the obvious choice (what else would we do?), but because it’s the powerful and exciting one. Let’s continue finding ways to be together whilst apart  - whether through emails, messages, video calls, stories or what have you. I’m choosing to keep on keeping on - and I hope this Note encourages you to do the same, as your feedback has done for me. 

Sending you a virtual cheers and hug from afar - be well! 

Natalie

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3.16.20

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All,

I hope this Note finds you healthy and well. I debated the propriety of sending you an email today - I recognize and feel the uncertainty and anxiety of this unsettling time. Frankly, it’s hard to know what the right thing to do is in this moment. 

Based on your feedback, I created this Note with the intention and hope that it will be a welcome distraction - an uplifting message in a sea of updates. I purposely send Notes at the start of the week because Mondays can be a buzzkill - a day you dread checking your inbox. As we all start this week of unknowns together, my only wish is to remain being a positive message (or a gateway to some retail therapy, should you want it). 

While I always strive to incorporate products from smaller retailers and lesser-known brands, today’s Note admittedly is not comprised entirely of products from small businesses. Recognizing the fortunate position I’m in that allows me to connect you with retailers, it’s a goal of mine to support those that might be hurt the most throughout the next few weeks. To that end, I welcome and appreciate your input on which small businesses you think I should know about. 

Sending you happiness always, 

Natalie