Summer has arrived in Kansas, and it has arrived with intention — waves of heat, wide-sky storms, and the smell of wet earth that follows. The Market has not been sitting still either; we've been rearranging, restocking, and reworking, making room for what's coming. Come see what's new — and come dig around in the Bargain Bin while you're at it.

May in Kansas does not arrive quietly — it comes with warm wind, fresh rain, and the particular quality of light that tells you summer has arrived. This year, we walked through that open door with full hearts, and we have much to share.

Some of the best things we carry were given to us before we knew we were receiving them. This month, a story about my brother Jesse, an old truck, and the love of a good car.

There are months that keep you honest, and February in Kansas is chief among them. This one did — in ways I didn't expect, and in ways I wouldn't trade.

January came in cold and stayed that way, but we kept our doors open and the coffee hot. Our first full month as owners brought new products, rearranged shelves, freshly cleaned century-old floors, and the steady warmth of a community that feels more like home with each passing day.

A new chapter begins at The Market at Little River. In this first edition of The Market Almanac, we share December highlights, new products, and an important update to our store hours.