Supporting one another includes supporting small businesses too! It’s fun to discover new products, maybe even some seen on Shark Tank! Whether local small businesses or those discovered in other ways, now more than ever is a great time to support small businesses with your purchases. Business owners and employees are stressing and coping with the Covid-19 pandemic, putting in protocols to bring products to us safely while also working in healthy workplaces. Kudos to all who are accomplishing their business goals.

Locally, in Tucson Arizona, I purchased gluten-free macaroons, a 75% dark chocolate bar, and dark chocolate covered mangoes from Monsoon Chocolate. Each product beautifully wrapped and absolutely delicious treats! Great for gift giving too!

I never miss a Shark Tank episode on television and I admire the budding entrepreneurs! A product seen on Shark Tank recently, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky are all made from shiitake mushrooms. Always looking for a snack and/or vegan options for family members, this product seemed interesting. So far I am enjoying the salt & pepper product the best, but know there are many other flavors to choose from. I understand they are also available at Whole Foods.

A company providing so many choices is Nuts.com! I love their dried mango, chocolate-covered peanuts, chocolate-covered raisins, dried sour (tart) cherries and roasted mixed nuts. Everything is delicious, packaged with cute drawings and another great gift giving product.

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Let’s not forget to support the small businesses providing us home services and curbside service. We are in crazy times right now with it being more important than ever to support each other and small businesses!