Check out my Instagram account to see the full video! Check out my facial! Who is Skin Studio MD by Senniyo? 1) Why and when did you start your business? I started Skin Studio MD+ because I noticed a disparity between effective skincare solutions and their affordability. I wanted to bridge this gap as I believe that… Continue reading Vendor Feature: Skin Studio MD by Senniyo
Vendor Feature: Bluefish Bohemian
Thank you Bluefish Bohemian for my lovely wrap bracelet! Who is Bluefish Bohemian? Bluefish Bohemian came to be in 2014 ~ it’s almost time for a 10 year party, woo hoo! Originally I had been selling a popular fashion jewelry line, but was ready to move on to a more creative outlet, so I started… Continue reading Vendor Feature: Bluefish Bohemian
Vendor Feature: Alpaca Studio
What a cute name! Meet Alpaca Studio, who makes soaps and personal fragrances…Thank you for my gift! Who is Alpaca Studio? Why and when did you start your business? We started our business out of a shared passion for unique and creative candles, soaps and perfumes. We wanted to bring joy and a sense of… Continue reading Vendor Feature: Alpaca Studio
Vendor Feature: Red Raccoon Coffee
https://chocoviv.wordpress.com/2023/08/01/vendor-feature-red-raccoon-coffee/ Coffee is one item I indulge on almost everyday. Thank you, Red Raccoon for my bag of beans! Who is Red Raccoon Coffee? 1) When and why did you start your business? Started in 2021. Wanted to bring more people into specialty coffee. 2) What is your background? My background is in food science.… Continue reading Vendor Feature: Red Raccoon Coffee
Vendor Feature: Theory Laser Skincare
This hidden gem of laser skincare was tucked in this little neighborhood. It was the the skincare specialist side of the esthetic lounge, ran by two sisters. What a dynamic pair! Thank you for my lovely facial! (See my Instagram post for more details!) Who is Theory Laser Skincare? 1) Why and when did you… Continue reading Vendor Feature: Theory Laser Skincare
Movie Review: Barbie
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Summary Barbieland, the alternate universe of the real world, coexisted in the same timeline in this movie. However, in Barbieland, the Barbies, were the ones who held all the powerful positions and made all the rules. The Kens, on the other hand, were only meant to be decorative…
Vendor Feature: Lost Things Artisan Jewelry
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I love collecting antique coins and jewelry. Therefore, when I discovered, Lost Things Artisan Jewelry, it was meant to be! T Thank you for my gift. Who is Lost Things Artisan Jewelry? When did you start your business and why? I started my business in 2017 when my…
Vendor Feature: Holy Duck Chili Oil
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After moving to Vancouver in February 2020, Louise and Chris was in the midst of the pandemic and they missed their family tremendously. They tried to soothe those emotions with home cooked meals with family recipes. However, there was no chili oil that could satisfy their tastebuds! They…
Vendor Feature: True Nosh
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I am always on the look out for healthier alternatives to the daily foods that I eat. Thank you, True Nosh, for the gift! Who Is True Nosh? 1) When and why did you start your business? I started my business because I was so done working for…
Japanese Lesson Update: What Day Is it?
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This week’s lesson was about the days of the week and of the month. As an example, we looked at a festival poster. Slowly reading through the poster to explain what was going to happen at the festival was very satisfying, especially when I could actually figure some…
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