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What is the most surprising thing you found at The Barn? Bodkins? A foofy white rabbit hat? (Yes, they fit adults, too ) A corgi skunk? That stuff that turns flames red, green, blue and purple? Laura’s...
View ArticleVote Laura Employee of the Year!
Vote again…as long as you’re voting for me. or else. This is the face of a woman on the edge, Lois. Chop chop!! Thank you. Loveyabye! Take Our Poll
View ArticleGreat Idea of the Week 2
[UPDATED] Guess what? I’m late coming up with a Great Idea for last week. Credit: MN Extension Service Crappinhorgenuggenfockeys. (I’m trying to cut down on the swearing.) I guess I’ll just have to...
View ArticleSpring is Coming. (I promise.)
Being a gardener this far north is not for wimps. Yes, we just got dumped on with another 8 inches of snow. But that’s ok; it happens every March. It’s also hit -10F (-23C). This is northern MN– it...
View ArticlePinterest Is Simpler Than You Think
Lois and I meet a lot of creative people at The Barn, and we are always curious about why people shop here. Last winter, we noticed customers and friends mentioning Pinterest. Carrie and Susie are the...
View ArticleLaura Promoted–Finally Gets Her Own Office!!
Yes, fans, it has finally happened. I got the office I have been petitioning for, AND recognition as Employee of the Month! Take a video tour here! Thanks everyone for making it happen! Lois finally...
View ArticleAnd Lois and Jill Taketh Away…
Sad day, friends. I have been notified that today is the last day of my reign AND the last day I will have my own office. That’s right–I am being demoted back to Lois’ Minion. :’( Wednesday, a very...
View ArticleLosing The Barn
Reblogged from Pajari Girls: On June 17, 2013, Cook Dollar Barn, Gilley's Naturals, and 8 apartments went up in smoke. Everyone got out ok, including Middle Spawn and another tenant who were the only...
View ArticleCook Dollar Barn Update
Dear Friends, We can’t believe it’s been a month since we lost the Barn. It feels more like a reeeally long week. There are some questions that we can answer for you now and some we can’t… here goes....
View ArticleFire Pictures
The last week MONTH has been a combination of a bad dream and a funeral. Every time I turn around, Lois is looking at the building and crying. It’s not just us that are grieving, either. Everyone...
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