Sometimes a personal need creates the drive to start a business and that is just what happened when Val Stadheim opened Grow With Me in 2013.
When traveling with her daughter and granddaughter, who were both pregnant, a stop at a second hand kids’ clothing store was always on the list. There was nothing like it in Minot and through a lot of discussion and talking with others, she realized that there was a real need. She is now in her 11th year of business and has been a part of the lives of many families throughout those years.
Grow With Me prides itself with exceptional customer service. Whether a customer is selling clothing, toys, baby items, and more to them or shopping for the next size clothes for the kiddos, a feeling of welcome and local feel is always evident. Stadheim believes in supporting community causes and loves the feel of downtown.
When asked why she chose downtown for her shop, she said that it has a homey feel and she loves being a part of the downtown community. She is involved in the Downtown Business and Professional Association and participates in events hosted by the organization.
The shop is set up as a buy-sell store, which means that people can bring in their gently used, clean items and they will sort through the items, set aside what they would like to purchase, and then offer the seller a price to purchase. What is not purchased is given back to the seller. It is a great way to declutter and make some money on clothing or goods that no longer fit.
The care and commitment to what they do is clearly evident by the set up of the store with its boutique feel and the effort they put into making sure that every item is nicely displayed and presented. When a shopper walks into the store, the clothing is organized by size and it is very easy to find just what is needed. From toys to onesies and shoes to school aged kids clothes, you can find it all at Grow With Me.
They offer a military discount, have Trivia Tuesday, and bag sales a few times a year. These are just a few ways that they set themselves apart. Being a locally owned shop and Stadheim’s husband being retired military, they understand the needs of military families. Their support of the MAFB community is strongly felt and is a true passion for them.
Coming up in the next couple of months, Grow With Me will once again be offering their Ugly Christmas Sweaters promotion. Shop for your ugly sweaters for those holiday events at Grow With Me and all the proceeds from the sales are donated back to the community. It is their way to help support nonprofit organizations in Minot and provide a place to purchase those ugly sweaters. Keep a watch on their social media to find out when the promotion begins to get the best selection.
Grow With Me is located at 106 Main St. S. and their hours are Monday-Friday from 10-6 and Saturdays from 10-4. You can find them on Facebook at growwithmeminot.
With the new school year starting and after a summer of kids growing like weeds, now is the perfect time to stop into Grow With Me to sell those gently used clothing that is taking up space in your closets and to pick up some new items just in time for the changing of the season.
