The Queen's Treasures

09/18/2026

🎉 I'm SO excited! 🎉 *And I just can't hide it" (Only old disco people know that song :)

Today I got production samples of some of our newest Little House on the Prairie toys in my hands, and they are AMAZING! I cannot wait to get them on display at The Mercantile.

And that's just the beginning...

We have LOTS more Little House on the Prairie Pantry products arriving very soon, along with some absolutely GORGEOUS Little House Gourmet Gift Sets that you're going to love giving to your favorite Little House fans (or keeping for yourself!).

We're also expanding our website and adding TONS of Mercantile products that we personally love. From pantry items and gifts to home décor and unique treasures, we're bringing more of the Mercantile experience online.

And speaking of The Mercantile... it is PACKED with beautiful, well-priced products right now. Every day we're unpacking, arranging, and finding new treasures to share with you.

📹 I promise a walk-through video tomorrow that you won't want to miss!

So much is happening, and after a truly difficult couple of years, all the hard work behind the scenes, and a summer of being ill, I am FINALLY getting excited about what's ahead.

Stay tuned... the fun is just beginning! ❤️
https://www.thequeenstreasures.com/
Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Essex County Industrial Development Agency

09/16/2026

Reposting one of our stop motion videos!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyLf9NZjWFU
Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Essex County Industrial Development Agency Little House on the Prairie

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/13/2026

🌊 Long before there was a toy company, I was a product designer.

I guess you could say I've always been drawn to "creating". Whether designing a product, decorating a home, sketching an idea on paper, or building a business, I've always enjoyed turning something ordinary into something special.

Today, I decided to continue that path and celebrate a place I am blessed to call home: Northern Lake George.

Known as the "Queen of American Lakes," it seemed only fitting that this "Queen" create something to honor her beauty, history, and timeless appeal. Inspired a l photograph I captured atop Cook Mountain, this vintage-style artwork celebrates the quieter, unspoiled northern end of one of America's most treasured waterways.

Soon this design will be available as prints and other products in our Mercantile and online.

I hope you love it as much as I loved creating it. 💙

Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Essex County Industrial Development Agency

09/13/2026

This is AWESOME!

09/10/2026

🍯 Hey Honey... we've got something sweet to share! 🍯

There's nothing quite like a jar of pure mountain wildflower honey with pollen from wildflowers found in the rolling timberlands of Pepin, Wisconsin

Simple. Natural. Delicious.
Made with pure mountain honey, this golden treasure is naturally delicious, Non-GMO, and inspired by the simple goodness of the prairie. Drizzle it on biscuits, stir it into tea, or enjoy a spoonful straight from the jar!

Just like the pioneers treasured every drop of sweetness, we think you'll find this honey to be something special.

🐝 Pure Mountain Honey
🌾 Non-GMO
🏡 Inspired by the Simple Pleasures of Prairie Living

Available now at The Queen's Treasures Mercantile (162 The Portage, Ticonderoga NY and online www.TheQueensTreasures.com !

Little House on the Prairie Little House on the Prairie Museum Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Essex County Industrial Development Agency

09/08/2026

🌻 Do you wish you could visit our Mercantile? Have You Visited Our Website Lately? 🌻

As the world seems to get more complicated every day, I find myself drawn to things that are simple, genuine, and "real".

A small-batch food product made by people who care about quality.

A cozy throw blanket on a cool fall evening.

A beautiful piece of home décor that makes you smile every time you walk into the room.

A thoughtful gift that doesn't cost a fortune.

That's exactly why we're expanding The Queen's Treasures website into something much more than toys.

Little by little, every day, we'll adding products I personally love. Things I would buy for my own home, my family, my kitchen, and my gift closet.

Today's additions feature a collection a collection of Bullafo Plaid farmhouse-inspired items, gourmet foods, snacks ready for game day, and gifts that reflect the cozy, comfortable, lifestyle we are building at The Mercantile!

Every product is hand-selected. Every product is there because I genuinely like it. And we're just getting started.

If you haven't visited our website recently, I invite you to take another look. You'll find toys, gifts, gourmet foods, home décor, antiques, seasonal treasures, and all sorts of wonderful things that make life a little warmer and a little more enjoyable. More and More items will be added daily.

After all, sometimes the best things aren't complicated at all.

They're simply good products, made by good people, at prices everyday families can afford. Limited quantities available on many! Get em when you see em!

❤️ Joann & Company

Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce

09/07/2026

Today I had the pleasure of spending an hour speaking with two students from Cambridge who are researching tariffs, small businesses, and ways to reduce the economic damage caused by sudden policy changes.

What struck me most was not just their intelligence, but their curiosity. They asked thoughtful questions, challenged assumptions, listened carefully, and genuinely wanted to understand how government policies affect real businesses and real people.

As a small business owner, you know I spend a lot of time talking about challenges. Today reminded me why I continue to do it.

Young people truly are our future.

If we want better solutions, better policies, and a stronger economy, we need to share what we've learned with the next generation. We need to be honest about our successes, honest about our mistakes, and willing to provide guidance when experience tells us someone may be heading down the wrong path.

The conversation was comfortable, enlightening, and surprisingly hopeful. These students weren't approaching the topic from a political perspective. They were approaching it from a problem-solving perspective. They wanted to understand the real-world consequences of economic decisions and explore ways to help businesses better navigate uncertainty.

That gives me hope.

For all the discussion about what's wrong, there are still bright, motivated young people asking important questions and looking for meaningful solutions.

Thank you to the Cambridge students who took the time to chat with me today. I learned from you as much as you may have learned from me.

The future is in good hands if we continue to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, innovation, and open dialogue.

❤️ Little House on the Prairie Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Essex County Industrial Development Agency
Little House on the Prairie
Joann 👑 The Queen's Treasures

09/06/2026

Many of you have been incredibly supportive of what I have been trying to do, and for that I am truly grateful.

The struggle facing small American brands like ours has been far more difficult than most people realize. Behind every product, every order, and every small business is a family making sacrifices, working long hours, and fighting to keep a dream alive.

Today, I published a post on our website sharing the reality of what many small businesses are experiencing. It is my story, but it is also the story of thousands of entrepreneurs across America who played by the rules, created jobs, invested in their communities, and still find themselves struggling to be heard. The media is not covering our journey. The government does not seeming care.

Everything I wrote is real. Everything is verifiable. And while the story is personal, the issues extend far beyond my own company.

I believe the American Dream should still be available to ordinary people willing to work hard, take risks, and build something meaningful. Unfortunately, for many small business owners, that dream feels further away than ever.

I am not speaking up only for myself. I am speaking up for the next generation.

I fight for my granddaughter. I am the "No-No Nonna," because I want to a country like I was blessed to grow up in. her to grow up Where creativity, hard work, innovation, and determination still matter.

Please take a few minutes to read the article. If it resonates with you, share it. Start a conversation. Ask questions. Demand better.

We can do better for the next generation.

❤️ Joann

Tariffs Did Not Just Raise Costs. They Made Viable American Small Businesses Unbankable. Small-business owner says tariffs later ruled illegal destroyed inventory, revenue, jobs, and access to credit, while the government offered no meaningful path to recovery TICONDEROGA, N.Y. – The national....