The Unexpected Mercantile-Formerly Little Shop of Hoarders

10/30/2026

WE HAVE WINNERS, PEOPLE. 🎉

The Unexpected Mena Giveaway has officially come to an end, and somehow we survived the entire ordeal. 😂

All the details about how entries were counted, how winners were selected, and who won are in the video. So grab a snack and give us five minutes of your life.

AND STICK AROUND! We’ve also included some information about what’s happening around town today for trick-or-treating and Halloween festivities!

A HUGE thank you to every single person who entered and all the incredible local businesses that donated prizes. Y’all turned this into something much bigger than I ever anticipated, and I’m genuinely grateful.

Now go watch the dang video. We’ve worked hard enough for you to give us five minutes. 🦩

10/29/2026

Somewhere between a kindergarten art project and a low-budget junior high prom, we built a state-of-the-art winner selection system valued at $13.27 in supplies. All that's missing is the glued macaroni. Idk, I just work here, and stick the balloons where the voices tell me to. Naturally, we're taking it to a man who throws axes for a living.

Tomorrow is the day.

10/29/2026

Fingers crossed, we’ll FINALLY have our Unexpected Mena Giveaway winners announced tomorrow! 🤞

We promise we haven’t forgotten about y’all. 😂 Between sorting entries, double-checking everything, (changing my medications 🙄) and coordinating the final details, this thing has turned into a much bigger undertaking than anticipated.

We’re in the home stretch, folks. Thanks for hanging in there! 🦩

10/22/2026

🪓 TODAY IS THE DAY OF RECKONING! 🪓

After 25 local businesses, six mystery boxes, an unreasonable amount of prizes, and approximately 47 years of my life spent organizing this thing, THE UNEXPECTED MENA GIVEAWAY IS COMING TO AN END!

🚨 YOU HAVE UNTIL 6:00 PM TODAY TO GET YOUR ENTRIES IN!

Haven't entered yet? There's still time but you're cutting it close.

Brave approach... I like it.

Here is the link to the original post.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0241W1swEqncynWzRLbeUMjx5hFjR7H9WCpfe7juCeYAUqVSvU3L4cLziZY2GSpJ9Ml&id=61575972340824&__cft__[0]=AZiWpeH8_XaHjum7l4igpPqD70Qrr5x8Kq_ZDTkPVKkegJbfb88MaRy9tzSLr_EU3qcyRjJciXuk-3aHvvuL07PL5e510hnj-0qR3-wBdvMRm5NqlVAY24CjaQblIaPWMvDT_6wmSC5GlqUTvP-wFaB3KrgUWzZKeHgNXsogAxG_rJk7282DFbqKGa2gtHU&__tn__=-UK-R

Already entered? Go rack up those bonus entries! Tag some friends, show off your local purchases, and make sure you've followed the entry instructions.

🌶️ Want a shot at the 18+ Spicy Box? Don't forget your pepper!

REMEMBER: ONLY ENTRIES ON THE ORIGINAL GIVEAWAY POST COUNT! Not this post. Not your friend's shared post. THE ORIGINAL.

At 6 PM, the entries close, and we'll begin the process of determining which six lucky souls will have their fates decided by flying axes at Ouachita Axe & Ale House. 🪓

A massive THANK YOU to every business that contributed and everyone who helped spread the word.

NOW GO GET THOSE LAST ENTRIES IN. THE CLOCK IS TICKING. ⏰

10/21/2026

MEET THE BUSINESSES!
We've got 25 local businesses participating in The Unexpected Mena Giveaway, and I want to make sure you get to know the folks who helped make this ridiculous thing possible!
Today's spotlight is on Zombambie Crochet- who rounds out our list of twenty five. Which is pretty cool cause the owner and maker of Zombambie is such an awesome person. If you know her personally, you agree.

Bambie has donated some serious time and effort for this giveaway. She's offering up a handmade baby bat key chain and this AMAZING scarf. Did I mention she put some time into this?

Go show her some love! Give her page a follow, share her stuff, or stop in at an event and say hello. Remember, supporting local doesn't always mean spending money!

🎁 Want a shot at one of our FIVE mystery boxes? The original giveaway post is linked in the comments! Here is the link- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HWzLk8iVo/?mibextid=wwXIfr . comment on the original post for your chance to win. All twenty five businesses will be featured this week. Oh, the excitement.

AND AS A LAST CALL- THIS GIVEAWAY ENDS TOMORROW AT 6PM. GET YOU ENTRIES IN NOW.

🦩 Stay weird, Mena!

10/20/2026

MEET THE BUSINESSES!
We've got 25 local businesses participating in The Unexpected Mena Giveaway, and I want to make sure you get to know the folks who helped make this ridiculous thing possible!

Today's spotlight is on Untwined Touch , With Loaf, Victoria and Wizard’s Guildhall: Game Store.

This bunch has donated a bunch of quality self care goods, a gift certificate for baked tasty treats, and a whole mess of various gaming items.

Go show them some love! Give their page a follow, share their stuff, or stop in and say hello. Remember, supporting local doesn't always mean spending money!

🎁 Want a shot at one of our FIVE mystery boxes? The original giveaway post is linked in the comments! Here is the link- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HWzLk8iVo/?mibextid=wwXIfr . comment on the original post for your chance to win. All twenty five businesses will be featured this week. Oh, the excitement.

🦩 Stay weird, Mena!

10/19/2026

MEET THE BUSINESSES!
We've got 25 local businesses participating in The Unexpected Mena Giveaway, and I want to make sure you get to know the folks who helped make this ridiculous thing possible!
Today's spotlight is on Southern Fried Designs, Sweet Peaks Bakery and The Unexpected Mercantile-Formerly Little Shop of Hoarders.

This bunch has donated an assortment of her handmade items, five gift certificates for delectable cookies, and naturally- a Mystery Bag...to go in the Mystery Box. Sounds rather Ashley Simms-Schubbe, doesn't it. (Yep, its strange talking about myself in third person)

Go show them some love! Give their page a follow, share their stuff, or stop in and say hello. Remember, supporting local doesn't always mean spending money!

🎁 Want a shot at one of our FIVE mystery boxes? The original giveaway post is linked in the comments! Here is the link- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HWzLk8iVo/?mibextid=wwXIfr . comment on the original post for your chance to win. All twenty five businesses will be featured this week. Oh, the excitement.

🦩 Stay weird, Mena!

10/18/2026

Yall, don’t miss it! Comment on the original post to enter https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HWzLk8iVo/?mibextid=wwXIfr .One of five boxes could be yours. And the best part? You can have multiple entries and the whole shebang is free! Entries close on the 22nd at 6 pm.

🎉 THE UNEXPECTED MENA GIVEAWAY IS HERE! 🎉

What started as a little idea got wildly out of hand. We now have 25 LOCAL BUSINESSES, SIX MYSTERY PRIZE BOXES, and a ridiculous amount of goodies to give away!

Over the next 10 days, we'll be introducing you to the businesses, makers, and creative weirdos who make our little community so interesting.

At the end, SIX WINNERS will be selected by axe throw at Ouachita Axe & Ale House! 🪓

Five regular mystery boxes full of businesses prizes and one special 🌶️ SPICY BOX (18+ ONLY) featuring adult literature, a handmade collar, a spooky photoshoot, and more!

🎟️ HOW TO ENTER

1 ENTRY: Like this post AND comment with one participating business you already love and one you're excited to discover!

+1 ENTRY: Share this ORIGINAL post PUBLICLY! (If it isn't public, we can't see the entry!)

+1 ENTRY PER FRIEND: Tag your friends! Each unique person tagged earns another entry.

+3 BONUS ENTRIES: Comment with a photo or selfie featuring something you've purchased from ANY participating business, recently or in the past!

🌶️ WANT THE SPICY BOX? Add a pepper emoji to your comment! Must be 18+ to win and yes, we will check. You can still win a regular box though.

🚨 ONLY COMMENTS AND TAGS ON THIS ORIGINAL POST COUNT! Shares are appreciated, but entries left on shared posts won't count. I'm not chasing comments across half of Polk County. 😂

📌 THE FINE PRINT

No purchase necessary.

Local pickup only.

One prize box per winner.

Winners have 7 days to claim their prizes.

Participating business owners cannot enter.

Gift certificates and services must be redeemed directly with the donating business, not The Unexpected Mercantile.

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook/Meta.

📅 ENTRIES CLOSE: THURSDAY 10/22 AT 6 PM

Winners will be chosen by axe throw after entries close!

The whole point? Help our local businesses reach new people, discover some hidden gems, and give away a truly unreasonable amount of s**t.

SHOP LOCAL. SPREAD THE WEIRD. GOOD LUCK! 🖤

Raven’s Roost Cottage, Wizard’s Guildhall: Game Store, Cove Stitchworks, FairyTails Dog Grooming- Facebook said I couldn't tag anymore people so I'm adding you here!

10/18/2026

MEET THE BUSINESSES!
We've got 25 local businesses participating in The Unexpected Mena Giveaway, and I want to make sure you get to know the folks who helped make this ridiculous thing possible!
Today's spotlight is on Patriots & Paws Marketplace and Thrift Store, Raven’s Roost Cottage and Shirlee Marie Author.

This bunch has donated two $20 shop gift certificates, a scratch ramen egg marinade, and *Spicy* book with matching signed book mark.

Go show them some love! Give their page a follow, share their stuff, or stop in and say hello. Remember, supporting local doesn't always mean spending money!

🎁 Want a shot at one of our FIVE mystery boxes? The original giveaway post is linked in the comments! Here is the link- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HWzLk8iVo/?mibextid=wwXIfr . comment on the original post for your chance to win. All twenty five businesses will be featured this week. Oh, the excitement.

🦩 Stay weird, Mena!

10/17/2026

MEET THE BUSINESSES!
We've got 25 local businesses participating in The Unexpected Mena Giveaway, and I want to make sure you get to know the folks who helped make this ridiculous thing possible!

Today's spotlight is on Mitchell Computer Services, Ouachita Pet Cremations, and Ouachita Axe and Ale House.

This bunch has donated a XL graphic design mousepad, a custom engraved pet portrait, and some axe throwing certificate- details pending.

Go show them some love! Give their page a follow, share their stuff, or stop in and say hello. Remember, supporting local doesn't always mean spending money!

🎁 Want a shot at one of our FIVE mystery boxes? The original giveaway post is linked in the comments! Here is the link- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HWzLk8iVo/?mibextid=wwXIfr . comment on the original post for your chance to win. All twenty five businesses will be featured this week. Oh, the excitement.

🦩 Stay weird, Mena!