This Week's Welcome

Saturday's mini pop-up at Foxtail Coffee Co. went very well :) You couldn't have asked for better weather! A decent turnout as we personally sold more cookies and oatmeal cream cookies here rather than the downtown farmers market.

Per Foxtail, I got to try some new seasonal options including this Cold Brew Old Fashioned. I didn't know if I would like it, but I had two 😂

Thanks to the vendors who participated and the people who came out!

Before I share about our upcoming and busy week ahead, let's take a second to thank another sponsor and tell you how close we are to fully sponsoring our Beary Merry Christmas Toy Drive!

Sponsor Spotlight: Frisch & Co.!
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A beary big thank you to @frischandco for “baking” a difference this Christmas!
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Your sweet generosity is helping bring holiday magic and joy to a Little Cub in our community.
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Frisch & Co. is a local husband & wife duo serving small-batch sourdough breads and treats! Made with real stuff you can feel good about!
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Thank you for your kindness and for helping us make a difference, one Little Cub at a time.

Great news! 15 of the 20 kids have been sponsored! Only 5 more kids to go. (We do have 14 on a waitlist, but our initial goal is so close!) If you’re able to or feel led to sponsor a little cub for Christmas, click below!

​Sponsor Sign-Up Deadline: Nov 22

This Thursday, Love At First Cookie (my wife) is hosting her first pop-up at Catapult's outdoor window! We're bringing the goodies! Many new items including our Holiday Tree Cakes! 🎄

Then, it's another twofer for me...

It’s that time again! LKLD EDGE returns to the beautiful Heritage Park (Kathleen Area Historical Society) in North Lakeland for our “GOLDEN LEAF MARKET” out at 8950 N Campbell Rd this Friday, November 21st from 5pm-9pm! Same vendors, new vendors, food, shopping and more just in time for the Christmas season! Come enjoy one of the last fall markets of the season... or whatever weather we have in Florida!

Glinda or Elphaba?! LKLD EDGE’s next INDOOR market returns for THE WONDERFULLY WICKED MARKETPLACE this Saturday, November 22nd from 9am-1pm at the @blackswanvenue in downtown Lakeland! We’re having a Wicked-inspired pop-up market celebrating the new film release - Wicked: For Good! Numerous vendors (featuring special curated items for the occasion), food, treats, shopping, and more! Don’t miss our very special balloon photo op as well as our limited amount of Wicked-themed totes and tees for this market only!

Hope to see you soon,​
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-Chan "The Beard" Michaels

The Hungry Games: Cicala's Pizzeria & Restaurant​

Oh no! Many of my favorite pizza joints are closed on Monday! What to do?! Cicala's Pizzeria & Restaurant is open! They're located at 2977 Duff Road in North Lakeland.

They're near our home, so it makes dinner (or lunch) an affordable time-saver too!

Their pizza has always been great tasting, along with their garlic knots! (I'll include the menu below.)

Their tables and wall art are inviting and really set the perfect "pizza" mood!

Have kids? They happen to have a kid's corner toy kitchen, so we ended up with the cutest little chef 😊😂

Bottom line: If you're in the mood for pizza, then hit up Cicala's if you're near the northside. If not, they're worth the drive. They're also open daily! A wonderful option for your pizza fix 😋

This Week in Town
​"Shop Small. Shop LKLD."

Thanksgiving Pre-Order Menu
from Love At First Cookie​

That's A Wrap!

A shorter read today.

Many business and personal events this week, and I didn't even mention them all!

Lookout for Friday's newsletter though cause it may have a couple new things... like maybe a new podcast episode... maybe our monthly giveaway... That's right. Later in the month for a certain reason.

Stay tuned...

-Chan

Scramble Answer: FLORIDA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM​