It's 5,146 miles from Helena, MT to Moscow, Russia and the state of Montana smokes 'em in a fairly long list of traditionally "made in Russia" products and goods.
There's no better way to support small town Montana that has been affected by the historic flooding than to spend your dollars directly with locally owned businesses.
It's not just Californians or Texans who are trying to move to Montana. There are tons of Montana natives who moved away for college, jobs, marriage, etc., who are actively trying to get back home.
Bacon is important to my weekend happiness. Ennis, MT is also one of my favorite places on earth. I just learned about Madison Smokehouse today and it's pork awesomeness.
Shopping "small". Buying local. Keeping your dollars inside your community for as long as possible. Supporting our neighbors, both business owners AND workers. YOU (almost) ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE.