Behind the Names: How We Honor Grit in Our Products

At Grit Mercantile, we name our products to honor ancestors, family and friends who have displayed true grit in their lives.

Grit: courage and determination despite difficulty. (Cambridge Dictionary)

I (Amanda) was ten years old when I received a hand-drawn family tree from my 93-year-old great-grandmother to aid my research for a school project. It included many new names and locations that ignited my curiosity.

Who were these people who came before me from far-off lands? What challenges did they face? It was this gift, along with my yearly visits to my great-grandmother and extended family, that stirred my interest in families, genealogy, and stories of resilience.

My great-grandmother, who lived to be 100 years old, taught me two important lessons about living a full life, which form the intrinsic values of Grit Mercantile:

Love People – See them, listen to them, and serve them.

Never Stop Learning – There is always something new to learn and way to improve. Life is full of opportunities to grow.

Without further ado, sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the stories of those whose virtues we proudly honor on our blog this June.