Open & Awkward: CANDLE PICKLE

Open & Awkward: CANDLE PICKLE

Update: 2025-10-21
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Subtitle: A Question of Community


Summary:

Amanda finds herself in a candle pickle. Her vendor has suddenly raised their order minimum without warning, leaving her unable to restock. Should she start making her own candles instead? Katie sheds light on possible causes behind the change, from the end of de minimis exemptions to tariffs and rising costs. The conversation then turns to community. Why it’s so essential, how some people create it OR actively avoid it! WHY? Finally, they tackle Amanda’s dilemma…will the farmer’s market survive?



Highlights:

  • Amanda’s candle pickle
  • End of de minimis exemptions and price increases
  • A discussion of community
  • Will the Farmer’s Market survive?



Links:

Capital Stitch Company

The Cinnamon Bear - Complete Christmas Adventure



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The Stuff at the End

Amanda’s Kiss My Aster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kissmyaster/

Katie’s Work Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegardenofwordsagency

Katie’s Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_gardenofwords

Amanda’s Website: https://kissmyaster.com/

Katie’s Website: https://thegardenofwords.com/


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Open & Awkward: CANDLE PICKLE

Open & Awkward: CANDLE PICKLE

Katie Elzer-Peters and Amanda Thomsen