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