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Holiday Wish List
My shop on Etsy is now live and if you are looking for some awesome unique gifts for holiday, make sure you stop by and see what I have in store.
There are cute kitchen utensils such as the Totoro Hot Chocolate Spoon, the Squirrel Spatula and the Chirping Birdie Ceramic Knife too!
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Holiday Gifts for Mom
My mom is a typical Chinese mom! And buying gifts for her always require creative, innovative solutions…
Don’t know what I mean? See this cartoon below:
Moms don’t really need anything – They just want to know that you are alright and have everything you need! So buying a gift is a real challenge! But there are a few things my mom will never say no to and technically it is not a ‘waste’. So here they are! Awesome holiday gifts for your mom, aunt or grandma this Christmas.
1. Skincare – VOLANTÉ Skincare. Dr. Elizabeth VanderVeer created VOLANTÉ Skincare under the philosophy that skin should be given the same care as internal organs in the body. Each product is powered by the 7 VITAE Complex, a patent-pending blend of premium botanicals that reverse the signs of aging: Aloe Vera, Arnica Montana, Bromelain, Calendula, Daisy Flower, Grape Seed, Zinc. With impressive ingredients and stunning packaging, this soothing and rich night cream is top of my list.
2. Haircare – OmniPotent Duosity Conditioner As the name implies, Duosity is a two-part treatment. From one side of the tube comes a super-nourishing team of silk amino acids, keratin, and other plant-derived proteins; from the other, a mix of natural humectants and antioxidants (think: aloe, rosemary, and sage) that attract and bind moisture deep into the hair shaft. Meanwhile, sodium bicarbonate helps to balance pH levels (pretty cool, right?). Put both sides together to kickstart the formula and whip your hair into shape. Since my mom likes to dye her hair like I do, this is a present she can surely use and it is a nice change from her usual drug store products!
3. BackJoy products – My mom told me that she has backpain now from her being pregnant with me (30+ years ago duh) and lack of exercise. I will recommend the PostureWear Shirt ($89.99), the Sit Smart Posture Plus ($49.99) and Stress-combatting Roller Balls ($12.99). These 3 products are easy to use everyday without thinking about it and will definitely help with her back pain! The Shirt she can wear and will correct her posture and the seat is perfect for at her computer desk. Last but not least, the Roller Balls is a great way to destress tired muscles.
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10 Must Have Gifts for Pet Lovers
1. Silent & Unique Identification with the Twigo Pet ID Tag www.twigotags.com
2. Keep the Pet, Lose the Smell! Critter Zone now has an air purifier you can plug into your car for clean air on the go – for you and the cat and the stink bombs. Great for the hotel room too. http://critterzoneusa.com/
3. Stay Calm & Bark (or Meow) On! BH Pet Gear just released the AKC Calming Coat & Calm Cat this Spring to ease your pet’s anxiety from Thunderstorms or other loud noises you may encounter along the way. http://www.calm-coat.com/4. New Interactive Puzzle Dog Toy by CYNJO.com called the Foobler!
Click here to check out the timer activated toy! http://cynjo.com/products/foobler
5. The Loving Bowl! Give your pet a knife and fork with the revolutionary Loving Pet Bowl. Great for smushed faced dogs and cats and comes in pink, white and blue. http://thelovingbowl.com/
6. Delightibles | Delicious Gourmet Cat Treats Your Cats Will Love!
http://delightibles.com/7. Fuji & Friends! Fun dog inspired apparel for the whole family.
http://www.fujiandfriends.com/
8. Jorge Bendersky by M Boutique launches All-Natural Shampoo and Conditioner for Dogs, try it today: http://www.mboutiqueintl.com/31-pets-by-jorge9. Great Recipe Books Under $10 from Your Pet Chef, Lisa Hennessey:
Christmas: and Hannukah10. Sit. Stay. Ride – New Side Care Documentary Film:
100% of filmmaker proceeds from local screenings and 25% of DVD and On-Demand sales will be donated to animal rescue organizations nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.sidecardogs.com/.
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A Gentleman’s Guide to the Holidays: Grooming with @TheArtofShaving
A Gentleman’s Guide to the Holidays is here. This special feature showcases my top holiday gift ideas of the year. Take it from me– I’m a dude, and I keep it classy like Ron Burgundy. It’s my mission to help guide you through the madness of the holiday season with a collection of simple, manly, and sophisticated products for the gentlemen in your life.
In this first of a series of posts, I’d like to dispel any rumors about men not enjoying pampering. The reality is- grooming feels awesome and, in the case of many men, you feel like a king. That said, I’d like to introduce The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave Full Size Kit from The Art of Shaving.
All men enjoy a nice clean shave, even the burly bearded ones like myself. I sport a grizzly face pretty much year-round, however even I need to maintain the furry borders of my beard. Luckily, cleaning up is a cinch with all the items I need for a perfect shave in one package.
Say goodbye to the stubble. 
THE 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave in all of it’s glory! 
Element #1: Pre-Shave Gel 
Elements #2 & 3: Shaving Cream applied with a Badger Hair Shaving Brush 
Badger Hair Brush is smooth! 
Pocky wanted to help, but this guide is for gentlemen. Sorry, little lady! 
Commence Shaving! 
Element #4: After Shave Balm 
Mission Shaving: Complete The Art of Shaving has a whole line of great gifts for men seeking a clean shaven face including razors, brushes, and creams. They have a few brick and mortar shops around the United States, but you can also check out their website for online shopping, if you prefer. theartofshaving.com.
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Art Hunt: Patrice Murciano
On the hunt for some new art work like me? Check out the genius that is Patrice Murciano. I love every single piece.
http://www.patricemurciano.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Patrice-Murciano/100448973636
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On the SIXTH day of Christmas…@ThompsonFerrier
Giving a Thompson Ferrier candle, from his newly launched line, is like giving a dose of luxury–for under $50!
I had the pleasure of taking home a candle in Kashmiri Spice ($48), which emitted a comforting aroma of spicy chai, vanilla, ginger root, nutmeg, cinnamon bark and black tea, which lingers long after the wick is extinguished. The hand-poured candle comes in a luxurious, gold pouch.
The line feature candles in a variety of shapes and fragrances (from $15-68)
xoxo, Olisa
