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...by Alicia, on December 12th, 2011  Some days I really question why we work so hard (usually it’s right when I’m coming down with a cold). Then we get a “friendly reminder” that makes it all worthwhile.
Today’s came in the form of a handwritten letter from Oregon, which read, “Thank you for continuing the supply of Cream of the West!” Arnold, who is 96—just two years younger than Cream of the West—went on to describe how he and his sister would walk past the Cream of the West plant on their way to the Kate Fratt Memorial School in Billings in the 1920’s. Memories like that… and the people who take the time to share them… make me proud that we’re still a thriving Montana business. Thanks for the kudos and the memories, Arnold. You made my day!
...by Alicia, on December 5th, 2011 Susan and Steve, Richard and I travelled to Helena, MT to meet with a trade delegation from the UK and Europe. En route we assigned tasks: Sue and I would do the talking; Steve and Richard would serve the cereal and flapjacks. All went according to plan. Afterwards one of the US organizers told us the Brits commented: “The Blokes don’t say much do they? D’yuh ‘spose they were told not to?” Didn’t take them long to size up the situation!
...by Alicia, on November 29th, 2011  Although Rosie the Riveter doesn’t work at Cream of the West, Sarah the Forklift Driver does!
One of the newest members of our production crew, Sarah juggles her part-time work at CW with being a student, driving her 3 children over 30 miles to/from school and being a full-time ranch wife and mother.
 Duty called at noon last week in the form of a Sysco driver who needed us to off-load a pallet of goods from his semi. We three woman–the only ones there at the time–had never driven a forklift. Declaring “it can’t be too different than driving a tractor,” Sarah climbed aboard the forklift, turned it on and headed into the bowels of the semi trailer. She picked up the pallet, backed out, whirled around and unloaded the pallet like she’d been driving a forklift all of her life.
Never underestimate the many skills of a Ranch Woman!
...by Susan, on November 28th, 2011  We’re unveiling our new Facebook ad today – featuring Cream of the West’s beautiful gift items. Order soon to guarantee Christmas delivery for everyone on your list!
Think Tin-Tin Celebration (the duo is a GREAT buy) for hostess gifts…or dorm gifts…or office party gifts! Think Outdoorsman’s Breakfast for your favorite camper. Think Come And Get It for busy moms, providing her with full-sized packages of our Montana Crunch, 7-Grain Buttermilk Flapjack Mix, and Cowboy Seasoned Breading Mix – complete with dinner bell! Think Christmas Crate for those hard-to-buy-for inlaws, featuring a sampling of our favorite products and locally made honey and syrup! And think Chuckwagon, a whopper of a gift that says, “I love you Mom & Dad!” or “I’d really love that promotion!” or “Missing you and our chats across the fence!”
We’ll enclose a beautifully designed Cowboy Christmas Card highlighting your personal sentiment and drop ship anywhere.
There! You’ve just completed ALL your holiday shopping…and we did all the thinking for you!
Enjoy a blessed December and we look forward to hearing from you! (And let us know if you come across our Facebook ad  )
...by Alicia, on November 23rd, 2011  Jean—local author, friend, and one of the wisest women I know—reflected on gratitude and appreciation for Thanksgiving 2011. I asked her permission to share parts of it with you…
“Gratitude is sitting in a space of acknowledgment. You look out from where you are and you see how lovely something is presented to you–gratitude for a sunset, a hug, a companion, a day, a blessing. Appreciation is both a physical feeling and a spiritual knowing. It is active joy in the moment, and can wash over you unexpectedly. Each of these requires a certain level of awareness, openness, and trust. Each is blessed and each leads to wonderment—the state of spirit.”
Wishing you opportunities for gratitude and appreciation this Thanksgiving.
Alicia
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