As much as I love living in the huge state of Texas, my heart is right here in my hometown of North Richland Hills. There is something special about the communities we call home, the people we meet along the way, and the little businesses that make our neighborhoods feel like family.
One of the things I’ve always loved is discovering a small business that someone has poured their heart and soul into. It might be a home baker making cookies in the kitchen, a family selling handmade gifts at a weekend market, a local author sharing their first book, or a coffee shop where everyone feels welcome.
Sometimes the best businesses aren’t the ones with the biggest signs or the fanciest storefronts. Sometimes they’re the ones operating from a kitchen table, a garage, a front porch, or a little booth at a neighborhood pop-up market. And those are exactly the businesses I’d love to introduce to our readers!
This Christmas season, the Cates family at GreatfulMoments.com would love to invite 10 to 15 local Dallas–Fort Worth businesses to join us on our virtual front porch. We’re looking for new and unique businesses, including home bakers, cottage-food businesses, independent coffee shops, handmade gift creators, local authors, neighborhood porch pop-ups, and small family-owned businesses.
Whether you’re located in North Richland Hills, Watauga, Haltom City, Richland Hills, Hurst, Bedford, Keller, Grapevine, Arlington, Fort Worth, Dallas, or another nearby community, we’d love to hear your story. You don’t have to have a big storefront or a huge social media following to be considered. What matters to us is the person and the story behind the business.
Let’s Get to Know the People Behind the Business– I’ve always believed that when you shop small, you’re doing more than purchasing a product. You’re supporting someone’s dream. You’re helping a family pay their bills, a parent build a business while raising children, or an entrepreneur take that next step toward something they’ve worked hard to create. And I want our readers to know who those people are.
What inspired you to start your business? Did you learn your craft from your grandmother? Did you begin baking for friends and discover you could turn your hobby into something more? Maybe you wrote a book you’ve always dreamed of publishing, or you’ve started setting up at local markets hoping to grow your customer base. Those are the stories I’d love to share.
Two Ways to Be Considered for a GreatfulMoments.com Feature– Our 2026 Christmas Gift Guide
We’re selecting approximately 10 to 15 DFW small businesses to consider for Christmas-season features. Depending on the business and our collaboration arrangements, features may include a business introduction, a product spotlight, an interview, or a hands-on review. We want to introduce our readers to unique gifts, homemade treats, books, local experiences, and products they might not discover otherwise.
Our DFW Christmas Giveaway– We’re also welcoming inquiries from local businesses interested in contributing a prize to our Christmas giveaway, which we’re planning to promote December 1 through December 15, 2026, with the winner selected on December 15. We’re keeping this giveaway focused on the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and we would love to include a thoughtful gift from a local business. Giveaway participation and editorial features are separate opportunities, and we’ll discuss the details individually with interested businesses.
Why Are We Limiting This to 10–15 Businesses?– Because I know myself, laughing out loud! I can come up with enough ideas to keep Charlie, David, and me busy from now until next Christmas. But I also know that when we invite someone to work with our family, I want to give them the time and attention they deserve.
I’d rather introduce our readers to 10 or 15 wonderful local businesses and do a thoughtful job than promise 50 businesses something we might not have time to finish. And just because we don’t have room for everyone during Christmas doesn’t mean we can’t get to know each other and explore opportunities in the new year. GreatfulMoments.com is about making memories all year long, not just during the holidays.
How Can Your Business Get Involved?– If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at timinfo2012@gmail.com and introduce yourself. Tell us your business name, what you make or sell, which DFW community you’re located in, and a little about how your business got started.
If you have a website, Facebook page, Instagram account, or Pinterest page, feel free to share it. Let us know whether you’re interested in a Christmas Gift Guide feature, our local giveaway, or both. We’ll review the inquiries and reach out to businesses that appear to be a good fit for our available opportunities. Submitting your business doesn’t guarantee a feature, but it does give us a chance to discover you and learn about what you’re creating.
From Our Front Porch to Yours– I don’t know about you, but I love the idea of neighbors supporting neighbors. Maybe you’re a grandmother who started baking cookies to earn a little extra Christmas money. Maybe you’re a young adult selling handmade jewelry, a family running a little coffee business, or an author hoping to get your book into more readers’ hands.
Whatever your story, I hope you’ll consider introducing yourself. And even if you don’t own a business, you can still help! Do you know a wonderful little bakery, coffee shop, author, handmade gift seller, or neighborhood porch pop-up that deserves some recognition? Please share this invitation with them. You never know when a simple introduction might open a door for someone.
From our family’s front porch here in North Richland Hills to yours, we’re looking forward to meeting some wonderful Texas neighbors this Christmas season.
Business disclosure: GreatfulMoments.com considers collaborations individually. Some features may involve complimentary review products, sponsored arrangements, or affiliate relationships. Any applicable relationship
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