The last few weeks I have really been thinking about just how fragile and precious life is. A couple of weeks ago my daughter’s friend was killed in a car accident while driving back to college. This past Monday a friend of mine collapsed at the gym from a brain aneurysm and died the next… Continue reading Feed My Starving Children
Author: Small Business Shopster
I'm combining what I LOVE to do... write, shop, try new restaurants and share people’s inspiring stories. I want to give shout outs to small business owners who are working hard doing what they love. Here's to strengthening America one small business at a time. -Jennifer Taylor
Savvy Sister Sale
I’ve always been a sucker for good deals and bargains. I struggle with paying high prices for popular brands. I have no shame telling people just how little I’ve paid for something because to me that’s being smart with my money or should I say being a SAVVY shopper! After seeing Facebook ads and attending… Continue reading Savvy Sister Sale
Bachabee’s
Once Upon a Time… That was the name of the store Bachabee’s once was when it first opened its doors in 1985 by store owners, Tina Heckel, and her mother, Mary Anne Loftsgaarden. The name Once Upon a Time became too common and caused enough mix-ups with other businesses that when their storefront moved from… Continue reading Bachabee’s
Two Sole Sisters
Sometimes a change in circumstance forces us to make a shift in our life. Other times it’s getting to a point where you can’t stay in the current situation any longer and you realize it’s time for a change. That’s where Lindsey Tate was during a lunch break years ago and she called her sister,… Continue reading Two Sole Sisters
Making Dreams a Reality
I believe certain people come into our lives and we cross paths for different reasons for particular times. Small business owner, Jan Erickson, is one of those people for me. It was a brief crossing of paths, but none the less it was a moment of being inspired by a strong, caring woman whose words… Continue reading Making Dreams a Reality
Skin Deep
The largest organ of our bodies is our skin. It goes through many changes due to aging, sun exposure, pregnancy, hormones, stress, and what we put into our bodies. It’s our organ that everyone sees. We try numerous creams, sprays and masks that promise to erase wrinkles, firm skin, and give us that youthful glow… Continue reading Skin Deep
Small Biz On-The-Line
When it’s cold outside and I’m just not in the mood to deal with crowds or parking, I go into on-line shopping mode. Or, as I like to joke “on-the-line” from the movie, The Internship, with Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn. I’ve created a little list of a couple of small businesses that have caught… Continue reading Small Biz On-The-Line
Enzee Boutique
For Small Business Saturday, I’m featuring Enzee Boutique. Small business owner, Natalie Zysko, does a spectacular job with constantly rotating new merchandise. It’s a place that I love to pop into often before or after a movie since it’s a couple doors down from York Theatre in uptown Elmhurst. One of the things that wowed… Continue reading Enzee Boutique
NW Illumination Skin Care & Healing Touch
I like to think of myself as someone who tries not to judge something without trying it first. I’ve heard of Healing Touch, but didn’t really know what it was. When small business owner, Nikki Wyllie, from NW Illumination reached out to me to feature her business I was intrigued and excited to learn more. Don’t knock… Continue reading NW Illumination Skin Care & Healing Touch
The GodSpeedCo. & The Shop Rag Shirt
This small business feature is about a guy who had an idea that started in his back pocket. Chris Logsdon often carried a red shop rag that always came in handy to wipe things up while exploring on his motorcycle. About five years ago, he went to retrieve his red shop rag like he had… Continue reading The GodSpeedCo. & The Shop Rag Shirt
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