Can't You Hear Me Knocking'?

Can’t you hear me knockin’ on your window…
Can’t you hear me knockin’ on your door…
(Can’t You Hear Me Knockin’ Rolling Stones)

Yes, so we are knockin’ at your window and your door to remind you to get your orders in by 10pm, tonight!

The week following two holiday weeks, has slipped right on by us, and I just don’t want you to forget to order!

And, just like the record breaking sales we had in December, we are now breaking a new record for the record number of NEW customers, in one week!! Thank you for giving us a try!!

Ok…so, go, order!! Don’t make me come knockin’ on your door or window…just do this thing!

Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam

Groovy Tuesday!

Woke up on a groovy Tuesday…
(Groovy Tuesday-The Smithereens)

I had that same feeling, today, waking up! I thought about it being all sun shiny, all a brand new week in a brand new year, and while I loved 2015, and wouldn’t change a single second of it, I am excited to see what this brand new year has in store for all of us!!

I have made a few changes in my own business life, making way for new projects, giving myself a space of time, that I am not used to, to be creative, again! Creative in my baking, creative in this new venture about to launch, creative in the writing that I love to do but have had no time for, and taking bits of time to read, again, be with friends, again, and be with me, again…

It’s always an amazing feeling to go through a sense of renewal. A sense of self awareness, a time to look inside, and decide the new directions.

I feel all of this about our little market of love, too! I feel that we have all worked so incredibly hard in the past four years, and we have exploded into each new year. We left you, before Christmas, after having our record breaking market in our market history. Not just record breaking…astounding!

To those of you in front of the scenes, I know it was exciting for you all to be a part of. For those of us behind the scenes, it moved us to tears.

I love this market. I love everything and everyone associated with this market. And, so, now that we have reached such amazing highs in this market, I feel it’s time to get even groovier!

2016 is when I want us to all dedicate ourselves to this local theme. This community based, local food, locally produced, local dollars, local dedication. We are so proud to be such a driving front in our local foods movement. We are strong, we are proud, and we can boast that we know where each of our locally produced items comes from. How many communities have a market, first in the history of this kind of market, that can stand behind what it means to be part of the local fabric? Food that comes straight to you from local farms, local hands. We don’t truck food in from far away, we don’t offer you anything that doesn’t make us proud. Your market managers run a very strict market. We love being able to offer you such a strong local collection of goodness.

Our locale? Champaign County. Our local commitment? Local all the way. Last year, you got to know your Rock Stars Of Local. This year, the Rock Stars Of Local are ready to rock this food movement, even more!

Get groovy on this Groovy Tuesday…get your orders in before the market closes at 10pm, tonight!!

We want to rock you into the new year!

Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam

Auld Lang Syne

Should auld acquaintance be forgot…
And never brought to mind…
Should auld acquaintance be forgot…
And auld lang syne…

For auld lang syne, my dear…
For auld lang syne…
We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet…
For auld lang syne…
For auld lang syne…

And, just like that, we are on the cusp of yet another year. Another leap into the unknown. A chance to look at the year that is about to fade away. A chance to look hopeful in the eyes as we wave hello to 2016.

Each New Year’s Eve day, I spend reflecting. I am a firm believer in making peace with the good and the bad, the happy and the sad, of each year ready to pass, before I can allow myself to set sail into the new year to come.

This past year found me in a new beginning, the minute I rang in 2015. It found me moving to my shop front, it found me with an exploding Cosmic business, it found me exploring new paths, greeting exciting opportunities, giving love, and watching milestones happen. It also took one of my dearest friends from me, suddenly, and without warning. I miss her to my very core. She was my voice of reason, my sounding board, my confidant, my heart. This past holiday found me missing her, and mending the empty place that remains in my heart, since she passed on. The good, the sad, the reconciling of it all.

As I open the market, today, I would like to welcome back our customers, our vendors, the staff of the YMCA, my assistant managers, the Cosmic Bread Heads, all who support this little local market of love.

As we look back, and as we look ahead, we march on in pride, in love, and in hopes that you continue to be a part of this market family, as we watch the unfolding of 2016.

You mean the world to us…much love to you in this new year, and we look forward to seeing you all, next Thursday, at the first market order pick up of 2016!

The good, the bad, the happy, the sad…it’s all there, in each year…

We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet…
For auld lang syne…
For auld lang syne…

Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam

Happy Holidays From The Little Market Of Love!!

The holiday season, and the end of a very successful 2015 for the
Champaign Ohio locally Grown Virtual Market, is a wonderful
time for us to remember all of our friends and customers who
support our business ventures, and make our jobs a pleasure
throughout the year. We gratefully thank you for your continued
support of us and this Market.
We wish you and your families a warm and Happy Holiday Season.
May you have a joyful and prosperous New Year!
Your Friends at
The Champaign Ohio Locally Grown Market
Market Manager Assistant Market Managers
Pam Bowshier Mark Runyan Charlene Stapleton
CosmicCharlieBread Oakview Farms-Fresh-Meats Swisher Hill Herbs
Anchor Acres, Bad Seed Mustard Company, Blue Jacket Dairy, Champaign
Berry Farm, Davidson Family Growers, Dialton Farms, Ella Bella Gluten
Free, Elm Tree Essentials, End of the Road Farm, Freshwater Farms of Ohio,
Gaga’s Goodies, Harrigans Harvest, Home Comer Traditions, JC Growers
Chemical Free Produce, Littler Farm, Mad Sweet Heat, Nettle Creek Farm
and Ranch, Oberly Bros, Old Homefarm Candles, Robin’s Nest Granola,
Rocky Ridge Homestead, sobabyjam Company, Star Dancer Creamery,
Stillhaven Gardens, The Depot Coffeehouse, The Berry Patch LLC, Valley
View Woodlands, and Women That Farm

The Countdown Is On!!

You have until 10pm to be a part of this never before seen HUGE market in the history of the little local market of love!!!

There are so many holiday specials, AND, remember…if you don’t order, tonight, you will not be able to order until December 31, 2015!!!

Can you take us higher than we already are? Let’s see who can do it…

A Meat Lover's Holiday!

In addition to the New Year’s Rib Special Gift Set, Oakview Farm Meats also just took $10.00 off their whole hams!!

This market is going to insane numbers!! I am on pins and needles just watching it climb!!

We have until 10pm…what vendor will be next to chime in with a special??

What customer will be next to break another layer of record sales?

Time will tell…We love you more than words can tell!!

Cosmic Pam
Swisher Hill Herbs Charlene
Oakview Mark

Don't Forget Your NYE Celebrations!

Hey…another huge special for your holiday fun!!

Oakview Farm Meats has just posted a Market Special under the Gift Sets!!

A New Year’s Rib Special!!!

20 pounds of assorted types of ribs along with 2 jars of DB Yummers BBQ sauce!!

Happy New Year To You!!! What better way to ring in the fun!!

Go, they don’t have that many of the gift sets…be ready for your entertaining needs!!

Peace, Love, Good Vibes…
Cosmic Pam

And So It Goes...

The market continues to build, we are now 8.00 away from a HUGE number that I would love to see blown away!!

I think I have been on the verge of tears, all afternoon, just watching these amazing numbers!!

I have chatted with both assistant managers, and we are beyond excited, grateful, and full of love!!

Keep it comin’…..we have until 10pm! I wonder if we will crash through even higher?

We Love You All!
Cosmic Pam
Charlene
Mark

Amy Blanton-Thanks For The Love!

Amy Blanton is the market customer who just helped us shatter our record!!

Thanks to each and every one of you!!

Now, blow my mind with how much higher we can go!!

Cosmic Pam

Givin' It Up For Your Love!

Just an exciting update!!

We are just 50.00 from breaking our highest market, ever!!

The behind the scenes frenzy is amazing, watching the orders flood in!

We also are seeing new customers, local loyalists, returning players!!!! It’s all happening!!

Who will be the customer to send us into the universe with breaking our record??

Keep it coming!

Cosmic Pam