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~scrub-a-dub-dub~

November 30, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
I know Saturday was the big day to Shop Small, but we can all keep it going by supporting small businesses every day!  And that's why today's Under $25 Gift Guide features Dermaroot Natanicals, a female- and minority-owned holistic beauty company.   Created by Dr. Gwendolyn Green, a Doctor of Pharmacy and a Licensed/Registered Pharmacist, Dermaroot Natanicals offers a versatile selection of healthy, organic and vegan skin, hair and body products.  My favorites include the Tonka Bean...

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~happy thanksgiving~

November 26, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
Wishing all of you a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving!Jeanine  ...

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~stocking stuffers that make scents~

November 23, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
I'm back after a few days of being down for the count with a nasty cold.  Yes, a cold.  Remember them?  😆  Anywho, let's get back to business with today's Under $25 Holiday Gifts post.I'm sharing two of my favorite perfumes from one of my favorite online retailers: FragranceNet.com*.  First up is Pink Sugar by Aquolina.  This has been my go-to scent for a few years now.  The notes of Cotton Candy, Sandalwood, Strawberry and...

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~it's beginning to look a lot like christmas~

November 18, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
When 2020 throws you lemons, you make lemonade and break out the Christmas cheer!  Well, at least that's what I've been doing - minus the lemonade. 😏Mr. Okio B hasn't complained one bit.  Probably because he knows it makes me less anxious in these uncertain times.  And my boys are completely onboard.I didn't want to buy a lot of new Xmas pieces this year.  However, when I saw all the cuteness at Target's Dollarspot and...

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~give the gift of color~

November 17, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
 I love supporting fellow Etsy sellers...especially when their products are just so stinking cute!  So, for today's Under $25 Gift Guide post, meet Art2TheExtreme - makers of the original rainbow crayon. Created by Nicole Lewis, a former art teacher, Art2TheExtreme offers personalized and customized crayon designs.  The idea came to Nicole when she realized a need for adaptive art supplies for the special needs children in her classroom.  Since then, her creations have exploded, and she...

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~raise the bar...soap, that is~

November 15, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
Now that we're all washing our hands a gazillion times a day, the next presents in my Under $25 Gift Guide are not only pretty; they're practical!Take the ho-hum out of hand-washing with a selection of stunning soaps from The Lavender Sachet*.  Launched in July 2020, "The Lavender Sachet creates beautifully designed soaps that can become statement pieces for the bathroom counter."  These make for the perfect stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift!Each soap is...

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~found: the perfect diy manicure~

November 12, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
 Omg, omg, I'm so excited to share this next Under $25 Holiday Gifts post!  This is definitely one of those "where has this product been all my life?" finds - and it's courtesy of Color Street*.For those of you who don't know, Color Street "offers a vast array of colors and nail art design" in the form of 100% nail polish strips.  The strips include "base, color and top in every strip with the bonus...

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~happy feet~

November 10, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
 Are you ready for another great Under $25 Holiday Gift find?  This one will certainly make your feet happy...Let me introduce you to Cicada* (SRP: $14), "a whimsical, organic cotton sock and lifestyle brand" that is donating $1 to social causes with each purchase.  Who knew socks and giving back could be so cool?If you're looking to make a statement with your tootsies, or simply want to support a small business that "has partnered with...

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~it's about thyme~

November 09, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
 Now that I've got your attention!  This is the first in a series of Under $25 Holiday Gift posts that I have planned for the coming weeks.  So sit back, relax and get ready for some fun - and affordable! - holiday shopping.First up is Unprecedented Thyme*.  If you have a foodie on your gift list, this is definitely the gift (or stocking stuffer!) that keeps on giving.  (I mean, how cool is the "Beam me up,...

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~don't forget to vote~

November 03, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
 I voted!  Did you?Jeanine ...

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~o christmas tree~

November 02, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
Break out your Scrabble tiles and Glue Dots for this easy DIY.  I used an old, wood bookend for mine.  It's a little time consuming, but it's a cute Christmas project you could do by yourself or with little ones.  I laid out my pieces first and then individually "glued" them to each spot.  I finished up with brown buttons for the "stem." And if you're wondering, here are the lyrics to O Christmas Tree:O Christmas tree,...

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