mom-and-pop
adjective
ˈmäm-ən(d)-ˈpäp
1:
being or relating to a small owner-operated business
a mom-and-pop grocery
2:
SMALL-SCALE
Objective:
Patronize a local "mom and pop" shop.
Details:
Merriam-Webster defines “mom and pop” as an adjective that describes “being or relating to a small owner-operated business” and “small scale”. Think small independent business- the opposite of a large chain.
1) Identify a mom and pop business in your area that you’d like to visit. This could be a grocery store, brewery, candle shop… the choice is up to you! Just make sure it fits the definition of “mom and pop”.
Consider choosing somewhere you’ve never been or have not visited in a while! (This is not required, but could make for a more fun experience!)
2) Visit your mom and pop shop! While you’re there, consider buying something to support the small business.
3) Document your visit with a photograph and post it in our Facebook Group.
4) Along with your photo, tell us about your adventure!
Let us know:
What mom and pop shop did you visit?
In your opinion, what makes it a mom and pop shop?
Had you been there before?
Did you buy anything?
Did anything fun, exciting, or out of the ordinary happen while you were there?
