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

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

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

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

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

Hi, I’m Jennifer Taylor and I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for 17 years now. We’ve moved a lot and I’ve lived in many towns such as: Austin, Boulder, Miami, and Los Angeles to name a few. I currently live in a suburb outside of Chicago and enjoy shopping, eating out, and getting down-to-earth service at small… Continue reading Small Business Shopster Debut