Vacations by Jodi

06/13/2026

06/01/2026

Trendy Midwestern

Call for Vendors: New Farmers & Makers Market!

This summer, select Friday Night Car Shows hosted by the Invisible Wounds Project will also feature a Farmers & Makers Market from 6–10 PM on 7th Ave in North St. Paul! 🌽🚗

Market Dates:
• June 5 & 19
• July 17 & 31
• August 14 & 28
• September 11

Interested in becoming a vendor?
They're looking for local farmers, artisans, creators, and small businesses to join the market! This is your chance to connect with 5,000+ car show attendees throughout the summer!

👉 Submit your vendor application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSdLP9HoHChfYGUoouaaNDcoKjSxXiiu9VZFY-lALqKBOnig/viewform

Vendor Fee: $150 for the full market season
Questions? Contact: [email protected] | (855) 435-7497

05/30/2026

Little update 🎯

I recently got accepted into Target’s Club Target affiliate program! You may start seeing more Target finds, gift ideas, and behind-the-scenes business items on my page — all still Trendy Midwestern related.

If you’re a fellow Target lover like me, I’d appreciate you shopping through my affiliate link when placing your normal Target orders. It helps support my small business at no extra cost to you!

I’m also working on a storefront for small apparel business owners with some of my favorite Target finds 👀

Link in comments 🛒✨

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember.

On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the reason we enjoy the freedoms we have today.

To the fallen heroes, Thank You.
To the families who carry their legacy, we stand with you.
Freedom isn’t free, and we will never forget the price that’s been paid.

May we live each day with gratitude and purpose, in memory of those who gave everything.

🇺🇸 Gone, but never forgotten. 🇺🇸

05/08/2026

MAY 14th, 9-4ish :)

Fresh bread from Sourdough By Sierra, sweets Ope, I Baked It Again, and build-your-own t-shirts from me 😏

We’re popping up in my driveway during the Oakdale & Maplewood garage sales and you do NOT want to miss this.

05/02/2026

May Fun Facts:

May is named after Maia, the Roman goddess of growth and spring.
* In the U.S., Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.
* Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May and marks the unofficial start of summer in the U.S.
* The Kentucky Derby takes place every May at Kentucky Derby.
* May’s birth flowers are the lily of the valley and hawthorn.
* The birthstone for May is the emerald.
* In many parts of the U.S., May is peak season for flowers, farmers markets, and outdoor festivals.
* “Mayday” (May 1st) is also an international distress signal used in aviation and maritime emergencies.
* The U.S. celebrates National Barbecue Month and National Hamburger Month in May.
* One of the biggest music festivals in the U.S., New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, is often held in late April and early May.
* May typically has more tornado activity in the central U.S. than any other month.
* The first Memorial Day was widely observed in 1868 after the American Civil War to honor fallen soldiers.

04/28/2026

Last Small Business Saturday of April

This month has been SO fun highlighting different small businesses and seeing all your recommendations in the comments. I seriously love this community

Today’s small business: The Spellbound Moon

They’re coming up on their one-year anniversary (so exciting!!), and it’s been so special getting to be part of their journey from the beginning. Stacie is not only an amazing business owner, but also a great friend

Inside the boutique you’ll find a mix of incredible small businesses—everything from crystals, bath salts, apparel, jewelry, and more. Plus, she hosts events regularly, which makes it even more fun to stop in!

If this sounds like your vibe, go check out Spell Bound Moon—located right next to Pizza Factory in North St. Paul!

✨ BONUS ✨
Show Stacie you’re following me and get:
👕 $1 off every shirt
👚 $2 off every sweatshirt

Go support local and let me know if you stop in!!