GIVING BACK TO LOCAL COMPANIES
ON NATIONAL MOM AND POP BUSINESS OWNERS DAY
March 29 is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, which is huge for small businesses everywhere. Mom-and-pop businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy; Small Business Trends reports that mom- and-pop businesses account for 64% of gross domestic product (GDP) and generate 78% of all new jobs. Furthermore, no matter what turns the economy takes, small-business
Take this day to shop for birthday and holiday gifts for your loved ones that will bring them great joy and last a lifetime.
GET SOCIAL AND SPREAD THE WORD!
While small businesses utilize every form of marketing available, social media is essential for their success and growth. After shopping at your favorite mom-and-pop business, share that experience on your social media! When you write a post on Facebook or take a picture for Instagram, be sure to tag the business and use relevant hashtags so your friends, family, and everyone else in your community can shop there, too. Anderson Dental Care is a local mom and pop, and we appreciate every like, follow, and tag we get online. (You can find us on Facebook and Instagram by searching @atowndental.) Writing reviews on Google Reviews and Yelp helps establish validity for the company. When another potential customer looks for reviews, they know they’re getting quality products and services from a well- established pillar of the community. The local businesses that are active on social media may post deals and sales for that day only,
owners are less likely to lay off their employees than big corporations. Mom-and-pop businesses support all communities, and you can support them by celebrating this unofficial holiday!
GIVE YOUR LOCAL ECONOMY A BOOST!
Shopping locally has a massive impact on your community. Local businesses return three times the amount of money to the local economy than larger corporations do. With that big of a returned investment, your community can support even more small businesses that generate a wealth of jobs and keep the cycle going.
so keep your eyes peeled and be sure to follow all your favorite businesses! As always, thanks for supporting our small business.
In addition to the economic boost, products from small businesses are usually higher quality, which makes them a better value for your dollar.
RATATOUILLE
YOUR MONTHLY NEED-TO-KNOW!
INGREDIENTS
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5 sprigs thyme
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1 eggplant, peeled and chopped 1 large zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 large onion, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 pints cherry tomatoes
MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH: What you eat affects everything about your health, from your brain, to your waistline to your oral health. According to EatRight.org, consuming calcium-rich foods like dark leafy greens, almonds, canned salmon, fortified soy products, and dairy can help promote strong teeth and bones. Consuming plenty of phosphorus, which can be found in lean meat, eggs, nuts, and beans also strengthens your teeth. Finally, Vitamin C is essential in promoting gum health, so make sure to eat plenty of peppers, broccoli, potatoes, spinach, and tomatoes to celebrate Nutrition Month! HOW BIG IS YOUR BRAIN?: We’re giving away $25 every week! Just check our Facebook page every Tuesday to play our Tuesday Trivia contest. We’ll post a question, you post the answer (and be sure you’ve liked our page), and you’re entered to win! Every Wednesday, we’ll post the answer, some additional info, and announce the winner of a $25 Amazon e-gift card. Visit our page at Facebook.com/atowndental.
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2 tsp salt
3/4 cup olive oil, divided
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 400 F. 2. In a colander, toss eggplant, zucchini, and salt. Let sit for 30 minutes and pat dry. 3. In an ovenproof pot, heat 1/2 cup olive oil. Add half of eggplant mixture, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from pot. 4. Tie thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine. 5. In the same pot, heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, and cook onion, pepper, garlic, and thyme for 8–10 minutes. 6. Add half the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. 7. Stir in original eggplant and zucchini mixture and top with remaining tomatoes. Do not stir. 8. Transfer pot to oven and bake mixture for 15–20 minutes. 9. Remove pot from oven and remove thyme bundle before serving.
Bonus points for making this and eating it while watching “Ratatouille” for a family movie night!
Inspired by Bon Appétit
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