Comments on: Reasons to Shop At Mom-and-Pop Stores

By: Corinne Schmitt

Corinne Schmitt — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 03:35:20 +0000

In reply to Amberlee Cave. I am so glad! A lot of people don't have the time to work in a stop at their local small businesses and I worry about what our towns will look like if they don't survive.

By: Amberlee Cave

Amberlee Cave — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 01:50:08 +0000

We have a lot of little shops around us. We try to shop there as often as we can. Thanks for this great post!

By: amiableamy

amiableamy — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 19:14:17 +0000

Wow! I like to visit this type of store. They have character and looking at the pictures you posted, reminds me of Cracker Barrel and an Amish Store. The moment I walk in, warm welcome greets me. I love their arrangements too. I don’t see a Mom and Pop in our area yet, wish we have that.

By: April McGregor

April McGregor — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 16:05:45 +0000

Looks like a great store. I don’t know if we have those kids of store around here but I do shop at the farmer’s market to show support local farmers.

By: Healy Harpster

Healy Harpster — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 15:58:05 +0000

We don’t have a Mom N Pop in our area but, I agree 100% with what you said. We are a proud supporter of our local community and to our local small business owners.

By: Allyson Bossie

Allyson Bossie — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 13:08:40 +0000

We buy local because I know what the cows near us are eating. In other words, I know my milk is grass fed, I know my meat is grass fed, and I like that I am keeping our jobs local and not oversees

By: Robin (Masshole Mommy)

Robin (Masshole Mommy) — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 09:47:19 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. I live in a small town and we have several mom & pops here and I try to shop at them before I head to the big retail chains. I love supporting local business & often times, they have unique products that you can’t find anywhere else.

By: Nova

Nova — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 02:12:05 +0000

Looks like they have all goodie stuffs.

By: Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 01:45:34 +0000

My mom and dad had one of these little stores when my dad was alive. Thank you for this post and supporting the little guy.

By: Chubskulit Rose

Chubskulit Rose — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 00:46:41 +0000

The customer service in Moms and Pops store is always a big plus compared to big establishments.

By: Michele

Michele — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 22:27:22 +0000

I rarely go into the big box stores to shop–I hate crowds. As a result I tend to shop at the little stores. I realize this is unique in this day and age (someone who will not shop at the big boxes) but not being shoved around and being able to hear yourself think means a lot to me–UP with the Mom & Pop stores!!

By: patricia

patricia — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 22:26:27 +0000

My husband worked for a mom n pop store and it is the best kind of stores to work for and also do business with. I think they seem to care more about their customers than big business’s Maybe not all cases but from what I have seen.

By: Cyndie

Cyndie — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:58:57 +0000

i always try to support local businneses

By: Coolchillmom

Coolchillmom — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 12:49:10 +0000

What great customer service!!
See it is a two way street: they give you and you return for great points

It is so difficult to find mom and pops in my area now 🙁

By: Vicki

Vicki — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 02:44:49 +0000

I absolutely love shopping at mom and pop type stores, but in this economy it really is difficult to do! Around my area, we have a Walmart on every corner it seems. The mom and pop stores have to charge so much to make ends meet that they rarely stay in business very long. I wish I had the money to help them stay in business but it is something I lack. I hope things get better. You really don’t see to many small businesses near me, mainly flea market on weekends where they bring their products. I think most of the mom and pop stores are now located in the downtown area, which is being threatened with a new Walmart.. I tell ya, they just can’t win. =(