08/28/2026
๐๐ฉท LETโS MAKE THIS A KINDNESS WEEKEND FOR OUR KIDSโAND OUR ENTIRE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY! ๐ฉท๐
Going back to school can be exciting, but it can also be stressful for children.
Theyโre meeting new teachers and classmates, finding unfamiliar classrooms, learning different schedules and trying to figure out where they fit in. Even when theyโre smiling, they may still be carrying some pretty big feelings.
Thatโs why weโre making this a KINDNESS WEEKEND at on Mill Retail Plaza! ๐
Bring the family, share some kind words and explore all 12 locally owned businesses:
โจ Unit #1 โ The Sacred Rites
Holistic and spiritual products, crystals, self-care items and more.
๐ญ Unit #2 โ M N B Sweets
New toys, squishies, sensory favorites and freeze-dried candy.
๐ Unit #3 โ Locker Room
Custom apparel and novelty items.
๐ฆ Unit #4 โ Shining Nerd 3D
3D-printed collectibles, fidgets and creative gifts.
๐ฅ Unit #5 โ Oh Pickles, LLC
Homemade pickles, pickle dips and pickle-themed merchandise.
๐ฆ Unit #6 โ Prairie Center Alpacas and Alpaca Shoppe
Cozy alpaca socks, slippers, gloves, clothing and gifts.
๐ฟ Unit #7 โ Blissfully Rooted LLC
Ethically sourced aromatherapy, candles and self-care products.
๐ Unit #8 โ Scripture bread
Wholesome baked goods made with care.
๐ Unit #9 โ Freckled Farm Girls
Handmade signs, ornaments, gifts and beautiful seasonal dรฉcor.
๐ค Unit #10 โ Hazell's Headdress
Custom wood-burned hats, clothing, jewelry and accessories.
๐ Unit #11 โ Jewelry Nook
Fine, designer and fashion jewelry at affordable prices.
๐ Unit #12 โ Creations
Personalized gifts, custom apparel, accessories and creative products.
Please donโt visit only MNB Sweetsโwalk through the entire plaza, meet our neighboring vendors and see all the new products and fall merchandise theyโve been working on! Every purchase supports a small business and the real family behind it. ๐๐๏ธ
While youโre exploring Utica, make an entire local-shopping day of it:
โ Enjoy a wonderful cup of coffee from Jeremiah Joe Coffee
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Pick up fresh, locally grown produce and seasonal favorites from Country kids Produce at its Utica location.
๐๏ธ Explore the handmade, homemade, homegrown and vintage treasures at LCHS Canal Market.
๐ฅค Visit UB Designs at the Canal Market for custom cups, tumblers and unique creations.
This weekend, letโs fill Utica with kindness, smiling children and support for ALL our local vendors!
๐ Market on Mill Retail Plaza Market on Mill Retail Plaza
225 Mill Street, North Utica, Illinois
Saturday: 11 AMโ7 PM
Sunday: 11 AMโ4 PM
๐ Comment KINDNESS and leave an encouraging message for children beginning their new school year.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Tag a family that deserves a fun weekend together.
Village of North Utica
๐ฒ Share this post and help every one of these local businesses reach a new customer!