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I Almost Threw Out My Keurig. It Wasn't Broken.
Every cup from my Keurig started tasting weak, flat, stale — so I unplugged it and stuck it in a closet. Then I learned the dirty secret of grocery store K-Cups: by the time a pod reaches your kitchen, it's usually spent months going from factory to warehouse to truck to shelf. The flavor oils are long gone. Some brands even over-roast to hide it.
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🤫 The Secret Double Life Of A Local Banker
📊 Spreadsheets by day. The rest of the time, she's underground.
It started with salt dough ornaments at the kitchen table. Amanda was seven, her mom handed her the recipe, and neither of them knew those messy afternoons would lead to a storefront in Old Colorado City.
Amanda Mendenhall is a personal banker at Key Bank by day. Budgets, long-term planning, the kind of work that lives in spreadsheets. But that creative kid who grew up doing craft shows with her mom in small-town Arizona never went quiet. The dream of her own shop took root at fifteen, and she carried it through a decade of banking, a military spouse life, and move to Colorado Springs.
Two years ago, she stopped waiting. Head down the stairs underneath Jake and Telly's Greek Tavern on West Colorado Avenue, and you'll find The Mountain Mercantile, a Southwestern and Boho-inspired shop where the first thing you're offered is a cup of coffee and a place to sit. Husbands park themselves at this coffee bar. Tourists wander in and stay longer than they planned. Regulars come back just to see what's new.
Amanda curates every single item on these shelves. Her handmade sock snowmen, gnomes, and beautiful original paintings share space with her mom, Arlette's microwaveable bowl cozies, locally made soaps and candles, and vintage paintings by the late local artist Albert Zeki. Whether it is a handcrafted original or a carefully sourced boutique find, every piece is chosen with intention.
She also hosts crafting classes and sipping-and-shopping events throughout the year, so if you've been looking for a reason to try something creative with friends, she's already set the table.
Browse the shop, check the upcoming events at MountainMercantile.shop, and find something wonderfully unusual at 2616 West Colorado Ave #19, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.
Hours: Wed–Thu & Sun 11am–4pm | Fri–Sat 11am–7pm | Closed Mon–Tue
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📰 News from this week in Colorado Springs!
Here are some of the stories we shared this week. Check out any issues you missed.
🌟 Community Corner Nonprofit Feature 💛 She Built What She Never Had (Issue #26-241)
🎬 TRIVIA: Our Courthouse Went Hollywood (Issue #26-237)
😠 CSU Utility Bill Anger Boils Over
✈️ What's $63M Changing at COS Airport? (Issue #26-239)
💔 Last Chance: Board & Brush Is Closing (Issue #26-236)
🤢 Roaches in the Kitchen?! Which Restaurant? (Issue #26-240)
🏛 Don't Like What You See? Fix It. (Issue #26-238)
🧳 We Know You Need a Getaway!
Perfect long weekend: The crisp, alpine peaks of Breckenridge or the sunset-soaked charm of Santa Fe.
⭐Support Our Local Businesses!
👨🍳 Local Greek Market!
🍞 Nature’s Start Bread Co
📍 4935 Centennial Blvd, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
⏰ Hours: M-Sat: 7:00am - 6:00pm, Closed Sundays
📍 4935 Centennial Blvd, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
⏰ Hours: M-Fri: 7:00am-4:00pm, Sat: 8am-2pm. Closed Sundays
🍳 Sizzle Up Your Week with Our Recipe Archives!
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🍝 Tie Dye Vegetarian Lasagna (under Entrees)
🍫 Fudgy Chocolate Walnut Cookie Bars (under Desserts)
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⭐Fall Gnome Craft Class - $23.18 (ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT) Sells Out Fast! 😊 SocialActivity 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 📍 2616 W Colorado Ave #19, Colorado Springs Fall Gnome Craft Class @The Mountain Mercantile! Date & Time: September 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Mountain Time) Join us at… |
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👩🌾 Colorado Springs Sunday Market- Every Sun-Oct 17 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · 📍 115 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs Sundays in Acacia Park downtown - Farmers Market Local farmers Fresh baked goods Handmade products Music, commun… |
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👩🌾 Cordera Farmers Market - Every Sun through Sept 6 FREE 👩🌾 Markets/Fairs 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · 📍 11894 Grandlawn Circle, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80924 With an average of about 35 vendors, you can look forward to seeing many booths set up including (but not limited to) Ab… |
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👩🌾 Southeast Farmers Market thru Oct 11 👩🌾 Markets/Fairs 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · 📍 2050 Jetwing drive, Colorado Springs EVERY Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for an afternoon full of community, shopping, food, fun, and so much more! Th… |
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719 Swing 'n Jam - every Sunday $5-$20 😊 Social🎶 Music 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM · 📍 2103 N Weber St, Colorado Springs If you’re looking for a new activity we would love to see you on Sundays!! Join these lovely dancers at 719 Swing N Jam… |
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Haunted Manitou Ghost Tours - $25 Activity 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM · 📍 502 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs Embark on a spine-tingling journey through the haunted history of Manitou Springs, Colorado, on our ghost tour. Traverse… |
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Taste of PILLAR - Three mini PILLAR classes 💗 Community👵 Seniors 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · 📍 Chapel Hills Mall, 1710 Briargate Blvd suite 847, Colorado Springs An Overview of the Bill of Rights and Our Bill of Obligations ~ Bill Wright A short history tracing the Bill of Rights f… |
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Concrete Couch Music Jam - FREE 🎶 Music 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · 📍 Concrete Coyote Community Park, 1100 S. Royer St COS Join us for the Concrete Couch Music Jam! Every Tuesday evening from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Concrete Coyote Community Pa… |
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🎶 OCC Summer Concert Series FREE 🎶 Music 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 📍 2408 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs The summer concert series is totally FREE in the heart of Old Colorado City in Colorado Springs at Bancroft Park all sum… |
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👩🌾 Briargate Farmers Market - every Wed thru Sept 30 👩🌾 Markets/Fairs 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · 📍 7610 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80920 With an average of about 35 vendors, you can look forward to seeing many booths set up including (but not limited to) Ab… |
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Sept 5, 10-11am: Genealogy Basics @PPLD, Virtual Library on Zoom FREE
Sept 19, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95
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Sept 26 & 27: Bruno Mars Concert @ Falcon Stadium, USAFA
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