"0" alt="fruit Pictures, Images and Photos"/ />There is nothing more exciting to do on a Saturday morning, other than take a trip to the Piedmont Triad Farmer's Market. It is my absolute favorite place to do my grocery shopping. Of all the retailers in the world, why in the world would i choose the farmer's market?! Well there are several reasons why, but the number one reason being is it's outside! Being an "outdoorsy" girl has always been my niche. Going and spending a morning outdoors, in the fresh air is exhilarating!
The atmosphere in the market is very laid-back and casual. You see everyone in their comfortable clothing and hair in hats. It is not a place that you go to impress anyone else! The vendors at the individual stands are also very friendly, because the market is a competition, of course. There are so many vendors set up, and they are all selling the same things! It allows you to walk around and see who has the best looking produce, and the best price! Saving money has always been very important to me, and I save an average of $15 a week by shopping there. It's also all locally grown, so you are supporting local farmers. It is also a "green" way to shop, for you are not paying to have the fruit transported across the country. There are also organic produce stands in the market as well, so you have more options to be green.
Another benefit, through the spring and summer months, there are nursery stands set up everywhere! The beautiful colors and smells permeating the air are calming and wonderful! Through December, there are also Christmas trees and wreaths sold in the open-air market. Searching for the perfect tree while sipping hot cocoa is a tradition many families follow at the market as well. It is the perfect place to take a family on Saturday mornings, and it is also a way to teach your children to pick and choose healthy foods for themselves, while supporting the local economy! Could a retailer get any better?
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