Grateful Cratefulls

10/16/2026

Your list. Our elves. Holiday gifting done. ✨

10/15/2026

Sometimes the best part of traveling is unexpected. 🧡

Last week I took a little detour on my way home from Medora to deliver a crate to Cooperstown.

The North Dakota sunset was showing off in a BIG way. 🌅 Seriously, does anywhere do sunsets quite like we do?!

As it got dark, I discovered Hannaford.

And LOOK WHAT I FOUND. 🎃❤️

The sweetest little pumpkin market right along the highway, all lit up, and across the street Vintage Post Thrift Store in the cutest old post office.

THIS is what I love about North Dakota and the Midwest!!

Tiny towns. Back roads. Unexpected finds. And people with big ideas creating really special little places where you least expect them.

From there I headed on to Cooperstown to deliver a crate to Amber for a really cool event happening October 23rd to raise money for the Medical Center Foundation. And what a delight she was!! ☺️

As a small-town girl, I have such a fondness for these places and the people who make them special. There is SO much goodness tucked into little towns all across our state.

It feels a whole lot like North Dakota kiND. 🧡

Tell us about YOUR little town in ND, MN, SD, NE- the Midwest and beyond.

What shop, café, market, roadside stop or hidden gem makes it special? Tag them below so we can all discover someplace new.

I may have just started a Midwest back-roads bucket list. 😂🚗🧡

10/13/2026

As a small business owner, I’ve learned something very important… when going on a road trip, always bring a driver. 😂

Took a little road trip to Medora for Women in the Arena at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library with my sister & thankfully, my driver!

Because somewhere between Hillsboro and Medora — and back again — SIX corporate gifting inquiries came in. 😳🎁

So while my driver drove, I answered emails, took notes, answered phone calls and started working on proposals from the passenger seat. Because apparently that’s what we call a “day away” when you own a small business. 😂

I think it’s safe to say holiday gifting season is officially starting to pick up around here — and I’m here for it! 🎁

Fellow small business owners and women…can you relate? 😂

10/06/2026

So many great ND products! Can you spot the Grateful Cratefulls new Pride of Dakota Box? 📦

While Christmas may seem like a long way off, it seems to sneak up on us every year. One day, you’re enjoying the changing colors and reaching for a warmer jacket. The next, the morning dew on your commute turns to ice. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” is all over the radio. ...

10/05/2026

Okay, ND kiND friends... now we want to hear from YOU! 🤍
We’ve been going through old photos and having so much fun remembering all the ND kiND designs over the years.
What was your favorite ND kiND shirt, sweatshirt or product?
📸 Share a photo in the comments if you still have it!
🤍 Tell us what you’d love to see come back.
👯 Tag your friends who wore ND kiND too!
We can’t wait to see what you remember. And YES... we have some fun new things coming! 👀
ND kiND is COMING BACK to Pride of Dakota this fall!

10/05/2026

09/30/2026

🍊 It’s Happy Tea Time! ☕️🍂✨

We are SO HAPPY to say Happy Tea is back! 💛

Made right here in North Dakota, Happy Tea is our sweet citrus drink mix inspired by my grandma’s recipe, with a few little tweaks along the way.

And the name? That came from my granddaughter Emily. One day she told me, “Gramma, it makes me happy.”

Well… that was it. Happy Tea. 💛

Enjoy it hot on a crisp morning, pour it over ice, or add a splash of your favorite spirit for a cozy evening.

Hot. Iced. Spiked. Have it your way.

A little sweet, a little citrusy and full of sunshine for sweater weather. 🍁

We’re also HAPPY to be working with T&K Co Packing LLC in Richardton, ND to bring Happy Tea back into production!

You can order Happy Tea online at GratefulCratefulls.com:
🍊 Add it to a gift in Create a Gift Set
🍊 Or buy it all by itself in our new Just the Goods section

Just the Goods is exactly what it sounds like: individual products without the gift box, gift packaging or message. Perfect when you just want to restock something you love or treat yourself!

AND… we have more happy news! 🎉

We’ll be at the upcoming Pride of Dakota Showcases with Happy Tea samples and show specials:

📍 Grand Forks: November 13 & 14
📍 Fargo: November 20 & 21
📍 Bismarck: December 4 & 5

And yes… we’re bringing back our North Dakota kiND® apparel collection to the showcases, too! More on that coming soon. 👀

We are so excited to bring Happy Tea back and share a little comfort, joy and North Dakota goodness with you.

Happy Tea. Because happiness is always in season. 💛

09/28/2026

It’s Payton’s birthday! 🎉

She may technically be part time, but somehow she gets a whole lot done in those hours. 😂

She’s creative, incredibly detail-oriented, has an eye for making things beautiful, and is always willing to jump in wherever she’s needed. And she does it all while being one of the sweetest, kindest people to have around.

She’s usually busy behind the scenes making the magic happen, but you may even spot her out on a pickup or delivery now and then! 📦

Basically, she’s a gem. 💎 And we are SO grateful she’s ours.

Happy Birthday, Payton! We hope you feel extra celebrated today! ❤️

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