Local Business Rep • South Central KS

While out and about for Mother's Day activities, Junior reminded me that a few of our group members had been promoting their vendor event for this weekend. I was excited to be able to have a few minutes to go and check out these home-based businesses. Jakl Bakery Located in Haysville out of home and Wichita inside of Sunflour Cafe & Collective.  Business hours are not specified. Contact: 316-213-8605 Can also be found on Facebook.  Stuffed cookies seem to be a new trend, Junior is so excited to tell you these can be found at Jakl Bakery! They offer a variety of cookies along with many other products including cakes, breads and other sweet treats. This bakery accepts custom orders upon request. Make sure to check them out for all your sweet treat needs. You may even see them at Vendor events around the Haysville area! AMORE Candle Designs  Located in Derby out of home or online at amorecandledesigns.us Business hours are not specified.  Contact: 316-409-0884 Can a...

There were so many events and specials for Mother's Day 2024 that it was hard for Junior to choose his next stop for the blog. Junior ended up taking his Grandma and I to a few places for a very successful Mother's Day weekend. So first, head to Belle Plaine with us! Ellis Island Farm Located at 431 N Merchant St in Belle Plaine. Business hours are Tuesday through Friday 9 am - 6 pm and Saturday 9 am - 3 pm.  Contact: 316-308-3897 Can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.  When you read "farm" did you think animals, land and maybe some wheat? Well, you're on the right track except this is more of a farm to table shop that features multiple vendors. This shop offers a variety of home grown and made products by both the owner and the other listed small businesses. This store didn't even exist a year before we went to visit, but the owner of Ellis Island saw a need for a grocery store and somewhere for local "homemade" products to be found in this sm...

Sorry to everyone that didn't like that cliff hanger, but your wait is over! Junior had to take a break between visiting all these shops to see Caldwell's Chisholm Trail Days annual cattle drive. While we were working our way through this festival of events, Junior had a few more stops to make. Rustic Longhorn Co. Located at 2 N Main St in Caldwell.  Business Hours vary but can be by appointment also.  Contact: 620-517-1147 Can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.  With this shops western boutique theme comes a variety of products and services. You can find home decor, repurposed furniture, jewelry and other accessories. Junior found some very unique items! But this business offers a whole lot more than their "typical" boutique items.  Just look at this sneak peek of their "Hat Bar". You say what's a Hat Bar? Well step inside of this building's historic bank vault to pick your hat style and decoration! At the shop you can either choose the decora...

Junior heard that there was a Chisholm Trail Festival going on in Caldwell, KS so he wanted to go for his first time to find out what it was all about. Plus, there were a few small businesses located here that he was already wanting to go see! Between the settlement of the Old West and the cattle drives, Caldwell remains the Border Queen town. Let's see what this little hard working town has to offer! Junior had to make sure we had a kick start to our day of adventures since he had been keeping Mom up all week teething! So, we have our first stop at this adorable, affordable and aesthetically pleasing shop. Suzy's Bakery & Coffee Shop Located at 17 N Main St in Caldwell. Business hours are 6 am - 2 pm Tuesday through Friday and Saturday 8 am - 12 pm.  Contact: 620-845-2253 Can also be found on Facebook.  Of course it says it all in their business name, Suzy's is a local shop offering all things coffee, breakfast items and some other sweet treats! Catering and special or...

Now for the time everyone has been waiting for, where did Junior go over the weekend? On Friday, Junior was needing to find somewhere to meet his Grandma for lunch before spending the afternoon with her. He of course remembered how much she loves a local businesses new salad bar! You say hmm a salad bar, where can you find one of those these days? Let me introduce you to the No. 7 Coffee House in Wellington, KS! No. 7 Coffee House Located at 500 E 16th St Suite 200 in Wellington. Business hours are 7 am - 2 pm Tuesday through Saturday.  Contact: 620-326-6777 Can also be found on Facebook.  This coffee shop offers menu options including a variety of drinks, breakfast, lunch and kids items. The drink menu of course includes coffee, but also has teas, lemonades, Italian sodas, boba and more! Juniors Mom recommends a blended caramel macchiato and his Grandma says go for a frozen lemonade. Outside of the everyday menus they also offer specials for just about every occasion. When Ju...

Saturday was filled with thunderstorms which was sad for Junior because he loves to be outside! Junior decided even if it was raining there was a small business he could support. Somewhere. Somehow. Then it hit him! Something that would be inside and entertaining, a movie. Junior took us to downtown Wellington, Kansas to check out the Regent Theater.  Regent Theater Located at 114 W Lincoln Ave in Wellington. Business hours(show times) tend to be Friday at 7 pm and Saturday/Sunday at 2 pm and 7 pm.  Contact: 620-326-6843 Can also be found on Facebook at "Wellington Regent Theater".  This local theater has very affordable admission prices at $6 for children and $8 for adults!  They also offer party and special showings outside of normal showtimes, contact them for booking availability and pricing details.  The one thing Junior can't have yet is the best thing I think sells at the concessions, Popcorn! The Regent offers concessions with a variety of options includ...