I’m a #smallbiz owner with a #running problem. I tweet about @ZeeBeeMarket, #FairTrade, #Sustainability, running & #NPR
Joined September 2010
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Julio Zegarra-Ballon retweeted
Jun 15
Our store is open every day this summer for all your thoughtful gifting!
PSA: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21
Our online shop is open 24/7> zeebeemarket.com/
#zeebeemarket #stlouisgiftstore #handmade #ethicallysourced #UniqueGifts #fairtrade
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Today I completed my 41st marathon in Fargo, ND and checked off this state from my list!
#marathonman #50marathonsin50states
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Don’t understand why not a single water fountain worked in downtown St Louis! My long run today would have been far better with proper hydration!
Could you fix this @STLCityGov ?
cc: @saintlouismayor
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Julio Zegarra-Ballon retweeted
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Mar 13
Celebrate #314Day with us! This cool reusable tote is yours for $3.14 ($20 value) with any $50 purchase at our store Saturday, 3/14. Store hours 11am-6pm
#zeebeemarket #stlouisgiftshop #stlmade #handmadegifts
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Julio Zegarra-Ballon retweeted
Mar 10
#GivingBackDays start NOW!
15% of all sales will be donated to The Waldorf School of St. Louis Tue, 3/10 to Fri, 3/13. Support our #FairTrade small business AND this great educational institution!
#supportlocalnonprofits #STLMade #stlouisgiftshop @RunwithJulio @EnjoyMaplewood
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Congrats to US for 10,000 transactions! A huge thank you to the @FTFederation and our amazing suppliers who are doing the hard work of Fair Trade around the world! I’m so lucky I get to build a business that puts people and planet FIRST 🙏🏽
A celebration like no other: when 10,000 means so much!
#zeebeemarket #fairtrade #socent #stlmade #stlouisgiftshop #ethicallysourced #handmadegifts
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Julio Zegarra-Ballon retweeted
Jan 30
Open today AND standing in solidarity ✊🏽
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Julio Zegarra-Ballon retweeted
Jan 25
We are CLOSED due to winter weather this Sunday, Jan 25. Please check back to see when we'll reopen. Our online store is always open > zeebeemarket.com/
Everyone stay safe and warm!
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The best New Year’s gift!
cc: @FTFederation @EnjoyMaplewood
Jan 12
Many thanks to @NinePBS @Humans_of_STL for their brilliance in storytelling! We love how this video explores our founder’s journey that led to starting a fair trade retail business in St. Louis and how how our business puts people and planet first!
>> youtube.com/watch?v=7nv3UORc…
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Julio Zegarra-Ballon retweeted
20 Dec 2025
In Mint We Trust ✨
These wonderful jewelry pieces make perfect #lastminutegifts
Shop our store Sun: 11-5, Mon/Tue: 11-7 & Xmas Eve: 10-4
We love helping procrastinators🥰
Shop/view the collection here> zeebeemarket.com/collections…
#zeebeemarket #lastminuteshopping #fairtradegifts
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13 Dec 2025
Today I completed marathon #40 and my 39th state.
#marathonman #fitness #50marathonsin50states
Check out my run on Strava.
strava.app.link/7SC2jE5y4Yb
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1 Dec 2025
This!
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Julio Zegarra-Ballon retweeted
24 Nov 2025
Our store hours this week. Thank you for supporting all small businesses.
Out of town? Order online> zeebeemarket.com/
#zeebeemarket #lovelocalstl #stlmade #shopsmall #shoplocal #fairtrade #uniquegifts #stlgiftshop
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16 Nov 2025
I still got it! Getting ready for marathon #40
Check out my run on Strava.
strava.app.link/pIQylvbZlYb
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Julio Zegarra-Ballon retweeted
2 Nov 2025
In a thrilling photo finish, Benson Kipruto won the men’s title in 2:08:09, outlasting a late surge from runner-up Alexander Mutiso at the New York City Marathon.
runnersworld.com/news/a69216…
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28 Jul 2025
Support #SmallBusinesses , not amazon. Please and thank you.
28 Jul 2025
Such beautiful words!
Visit our store everyday this summer and experience a new way of shopping. Mon-Sat: 11-6, Sun 11-4, anytime online > zeebeemarket.com
#zeebeemarket #stlouisgiftshop #handmade #fairtrade #ethicallysourced #shoplocal #stlmade #shopsmall #shopfairtrade
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Julio Zegarra-Ballon retweeted
2 Jul 2025
PSA: if you are looking for last-minute summer essentials or unique gifts, shop with us and you’ll be supporting a #smallbusiness and our #fairtrade mission. See you soon!
#zeebeemarket #fourthofjulyweekend #shoplocal #shopsmall #notonamazon #ethicallysourced #closedonjuly4th
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