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Making Memories and Supporting Dreams Pt. 1

Gabe Vasquez • Nov 17, 2020

When you support a small business, you are supporting a dream!

Saying that 2020 has thrown us for a loop would be an understatement. We have all had to adapt to this new normal, and it put things into perspective for me. I know when we first went into quarantine, me and Amazon had to break up a couple of times. We are talking again, but only when necessary. 

One thing I have seen during this time is that people are resilient and have been able to pursue their interests and hobbies. I have seen many small businesses pop up, and the effort you see in their creations is inspirational. That is why this year, for Christmas, I will be supporting small and local businesses. 

For me, to be able to give something to someone, that I know how much work went into it, while also supporting a small business, gives me not just joy but pride. Pride in the fact that even though America is not in the best of places, that we remember that small businesses helped build America. Below are three businesses that I was able to work with to make Christmas extra special this year. 

Creative Cut Studios

If there were as ever a way to celebrate 2020, it would be to buy Christmas ornaments that not only look great but send a clear and hilarious message. Creative Cut Studios is a new small business that is owned by friends from back home. Each piece is hand-made and painted; they are just getting started and plan on introducing more products soon. They also can do custom orders to fit your home or for a special gift. 


I ordered the two ornaments below and took about a week to get them. When I opened up the package, they went right up on my tree. Yes, my Christmas tree is already up. 


I appreciated the fact that the packaging was securely packed. Each ornament came in its bag with a logo sticker sealing the bag. I liked the fact that there were two types of string to choose from; I went with the twine because it matched the other decorations. For the quality of the ornaments and the affordable pricing, you cannot beat that. So if you are looking to add to your decorations, please reach out to Creative Cut Studios.


Cali Designs

From your favorite football team to cute seasonal wearables, Cali Designs is a small business for you to customize pretty much anything you can imagine. There are a couple of things that stand out for me about the small business. One, her designs put a fun twist on the everyday things we see. Second, I have seen her workroom, and take it from me if you can dream it, she has the material. The last thing I liked is part of her About Me, in the Facebook group, "Just a Boss Mom with a Dream." Not many people can go after their dreams, but she is making it work! 


Now I can't say everything that was purchased, but one thing I did get was this Love Wins t-shirt. You can see for yourself how vibrant the colors are in this shirt and the message that it provides. If you are looking for anything to get customized, send her a DM through her Facebook group below. 

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Stormi's Crystal Connections VIP

Now I will be honest and say that I am not that into crystals, other than they look pretty. But after doing research, I found it very interesting. From what I gathered, crystals are meant for healing and ultimately, what feels right for you. The shape and type of crystal also play a huge role, in what the crystals can do for you. There is a lot more to go into, but you can check out Stormi's Crystal Connections VIP for more information. I cannot wait to see what we come up with together. 


I hope you enjoyed the first part of this venture, and I urge you to check them out! Remember, I know that this Christmas may look different this year, but support does not have to be just by purchasing. If you could share, like, and engage with them, that helps grow their exposure. For the next post, I dive into TikTok and find small businesses with the help of Taryn's Picks

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