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Minimal Market Partners with Local Artisans & Organic Food Merchants for Sustainable Living By Linda Allour
Embrace low impact living with bulk groceries, h o u s e h o l d essentials and sustainable daily products! Ben and Randi Pilon, owners of Minimal Market in Frederick (and Loveland), are excited to share a better way to shop and eat more naturally. They focus on local artisans and Colorado-based organic food Merchants. A few of the products do come from farther away, such as the olive oil from Spain or coconut shreds from Asia. Offering the products in a bulk style allows the customer to buy what they need using their own containers, the free recyclable bags, or recyclable/ reusable jars available for purchase if needed. This method lets you pay for the actual product NOT the packaging. You can refill your laundry soap container with a natural soap free of dyes,
or buy just a small amount of a certain spice you need. In addition to bulk food items, reusable paper towels, bamboo brushes and other nature friendly items are available. The list of items is wide-ranging, from baking ingredients (GF options too!), Bath & Body, household cleaners, snacks, coffees, and more. This system also allows the customer to try new products by purchasing in smaller quantities. There is a growing trend for recycling and limiting waste. The Pilons want to share their knowledge and lifestyle with the community and support local merchants. “We’re always open to learning about new products.” Ben worked in the health care industry and knows the importance and difficulty in choosing healthy options. “At the core…we are trying to bridge the gap of personal and environmental care.” Randi Pilon contributes to this healthy style with her Micro Bakery, offering weekly fresh sourdough. Her products are made with organic, freshly milled flour, filtered water and “our 83-year-old sourdough starter… ’Doughleen’.”
31st Annual Pig Roast Rinn United Methodist Church, established in 1905, is hosting its 31st Pig Roast from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on June 14th this year. Eating will be outside under a big canopy as other years. If weather is bad it will be moved indoors. Dean Himes is Entertaining us. Our classic menu includes pulled pork and beef, baked beans, coleslaw, pasta salad, potato salad, dessert and a beverage. The price for the meal is $14 for adults and $6 for children 5 – 10. There’s a bake sale inside the church. The church address is: 3783 Bella Rosa Parkway, Frederick (WCR 20 and I-25). For more information call the church at (303)776-1578, e-mail the church at info@rinnumc.org or go on our web site. Mark your calendar for great food, a great bargain and entertainment on June 14th.
Minimal Market encompasses a great combination of reducing packaging waste and encouraging the use of natural products, in quantities that suit your family. A special discount of 10% on your first visit for the month of June by mentioning/or bringing in the Ad in this issue of the Consumer Report.
Tri-Town Cruisers and Sharing Hunter’s Voice Car Show Sharing Hunter’s Voice, dedicated to financially assisting families in purchasing Speech Generating Devices for their nonverbal child, is partnering with Tri Town Cruisers on June 21st to have a car show fundraiser at Rocky Mountain Christian Church at the Frederick Campus. Food Trucks - free, and they get to keep all profits. Booths - $60 flat fee for space, bring what you need Sponsorships appreciated. $300+ waives booth/table fee, get logo on official flyer, and receives a thank you plaque. See www. huntersvoice.net for more info.
You can shop at the Frederick location, 522 Oak Street, or the Loveland location, 266 E. 5th Street. For more information, view their website www. minimalmarket.co. or email Hello@ minimalmarket.co.
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