Healthy Travels: The Green Corner Store, Arkansas
Quick, let’s play a word association game. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear of “Arkansas”? Wal-Mart? The Clintons? Hot Springs? I’ll be the first to admit that “green living” doesn’t come to mind, but all that changed after my visit to The Green Corner Store.
I happened to find this store while passing through Little Rock on a road trip—what a pleasant discovery! The Green Corner Store brands itself as “Arkansas First Eco-Lifestyle Store”. It sells apparel, home decor, food and personal care items, with an emphasis on local wares and natural products.
While there, the owner took the time to show me around the store and share her motivations for opening the store. I looking longingly at the mineral makeup options and the array of organic foods. I purchased a natural mud facial mask (made by a local artisan), hemp towels for the home, and even a natural dog biscuits for my family’s pup!
The Green Corner Store serves as a reminder that we vote with our pocketbooks. We can choose to patronize places that support the local economy. We can choose to purchase products that promote health and sustainability. The Green Corner Store is the perfect one stop shop for all of your natural health, beauty and home needs. If you don’t have one in your area, this corner store may be worth the drive. 
May 3rd, 2010 at 9:22 am
MissLycia, thanks! I just shared this with my Mom, who has been into all things natural for YEARS. She drives through Little Rock at least twice a year.
May 5th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Now we have another state to add to our road trip list. Thanks for this store feature.
I love when little stores carry locally made products, it really helps keep the money in our own backyards. Our local health food store carries a natural home cleaning line made by a mom in our area. I really respect them and frequent their shop a lot due to their local support.
My best, Lynn
May 5th, 2010 at 8:36 am
@Shones: I am so glad you saw this. Your mom will fall in love with this store!
@Lynn: I completely agree. It means to a lot to me to be able to find out about the people behind the products. I try to shop local as much as I can.
May 9th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
As being one of the local artists that Shelley has been kind enough to let me sell my wares in her store, I want to thank you for featuring her wonderful store! She is such an inspiration and really has a big heart for the locals!
May 9th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Absolutely! What types of wares do you sell?
May 9th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
I sell the felt ball earrings, swirled felt necklaces, soda tab earrings and I also make the laundry balls that she has a basket of. I’ve got the little felt sushi pins and the “flip cap” rings which are made from the tops of medicine bottles. In other words, a whole bunch of stuff!
May 10th, 2010 at 10:52 am
How creative! I will definitely look out for those the next time I’m in the area. Yay local artists!