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SGV Moms Annual Holiday Boutique goes Virtual for 2020 on Facebook

Shop from local Mom Made Artisans, Entrepreneurs and Women owned Small Businesses this season!

By Bronwyn Velazquez - Monterey Park , Glendale and Glendora Publisher. November 27, 2020

  Every year the SGV Moms Network hosts a wonderful Christmas Boutique and Toy Drive for the local community. The boutique features ALL  Women owned Small Businesses. Mom made artisans, entrepreneurs and veteran crafters. They did not want their Annual Tradition to pause for 2020. They envisioned a new direction and are bringing their boutique to the community virtually. This is the 6th year for this annual tradition. A group of women working together to help one another and bring some joy to their community. This year it is all on Facebook and Instagram. You can visit the Virtual Event HERE.  The event starts Monday November 30th and ends Sunday December 6th. There will be Facebook Lives, Live Streaming, Cyber Monday Deals, and raffles and prizes. Tune in to meet these awesome women and learn about their shops! You can shop ALL week long and on! Consider shopping local and small this holiday season. And now we bring you a brief introduction with the vendors. 

  Hi My name is Cuca Castillo. I am Mary Kay by Cuca. I am a wife, mother, engineer, crafter, and choir member for my church. I absolutely love Mary Kay because it not only has given me a second career, but it's given me friendships; both new and rekindled old friendships, confidence, and beauty. Allow me to be your personal skin care beauty consultant. Follow me and learn all about our wonderful products....it's for EVERYONE no matter the age. 

Cuca is a local Mom from Rosemead with drive and passion!! You will love her. And who doesn't want to look their very best? I can't wait to hear all about what is NEW with Mary Kay!! Cuca also has a craft business. And designs some super festive holiday gifts. She will bring it all to you this week!! 

beTEEZed Custom Designs Offers a variety of custom apparel for the entire family. We specialize in making custom rhinestones designs as well as vinyl, glitter and printed apparel designs on your choice of shirts, hoodies, sweaters, jackets, hats and tote bags. We work with many schools and organizations and offer fundraising opportunities with spiritwear. Due to the pandemic, we have added custom masks to our inventory and can add any custom design and/or personalize or choose from our selection of designs. We carry a cotton blend three layer mask with filter pocket and comes with removable filter and adjustable ear straps. We also offer printed fabric fitted masks for the entire family in a variety of prints. Whatever your need is, we can help! Send us an email for a free quote. FB - Beteezed Custom Designs and IG - @beteezed

Laurie is an amazing Entrepreneur! Her rhinestone designs are beyond stunning. I met Laurie several years back at a craft fair, and her rhinestones enchanted me. They are such a high quality. They withstand daily life and multiple washings. She now has masks awith filter pockets! I can't wait to place my order for stocking stuffers. Laurie is experienced and professional. She's another local. 


  If you are looking for whimsical and unusual handmade holiday decor, Audrey's Attic is your one stop shop. Audrey's Attic combines Pop Culture and Vintage Flair. They offer custom hair bows for your little girls, hair clips, custom mugs and tumblers, planner clips/book marks, home decor, award winning card and craft designs, AND recently Craft Kits for kids and adults!! Paper crafting, Acrylic Painting, Mixed Media and general kid crafts to keep your littles busy at home. Kits come with full tutorials and parties are available for groups on Zoom. Audrey's Attic Proprietor is an award winning paper crafting artist, with over 18 years experience in the craft and hobby industry as a teacher, educator, product marketer and designer. She is also a published writer and upcoming children's author. 

  There is also a Mini Proprietor at Audrey's Attic, her 7 year old daughter who makes cat and dog blankets, cat/dog bow ties and cat toys! A portion of ALL her purchases go straight to a local Cat Rescues or a Local Humane Society. 

 Happiness is truly homemade at Audrey's Attic. Visit them on Instagram and Facebook or their NEW Audrey's Attic Facebook Group for tutorials and special offers on ALL things in the Attic. 

  Hi! I make custom vinyl designs with clothing, home decor items, such as blankets, pillows, etc. During the holidays I make custom glitter ornaments and am completely open to custom design anything you need. Please like my pages on IG and FB Sammi Rose Designs and Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/VinylCreationsForU for sales and new items! 

  Cherice is an amazing Mom of 3. Booster Mom for Football, Softball. PTA parent and Girl Scout parent. Active in the community. She is another local from San Gabriel, with Temple City roots. I highly recommend her shop. We have many items in our home from Sammi Rose Designs and can't wait to get more!!  If you hail form TC or SG you need to support this shop. 

  FB - LA Design Boutique and Etsy Shop - LA Design Boutique We provide all different types of packages to match your style and budget. From purchasing just the design only and leaving the craftiness to you, to customized do-it-yourself packages, to complete packages. Getting everything you dreamed of could never be this simple. 

  Anna is a local Mom of 2 from Monterey Park. She has the vision and passion to help simplify life of a Mom. With her artistic prints and amazing paper-mache activity kits she has something for everyone. She also works directly with Small businesses on Branding!If you have a small business owner in your life, look into what La Design Boutique has to offer. A Gift Certificate makes the BEST gift!!


     FB - The Tupper Chick - Kathy Talavera and Kathy's Gifts This is not your Grandma's Tupperware party..... This is The Tupperwares Chick's FUN way to do Tupperware parties in a pandemic! Shop direct from her for all your Tupperware needs and some awesome holiday gifts!!Kathy hosts amazing raffles weekly, and daily. It is a fun way to meet others locally and support a small business. I love all the Tupperware we have purchased and we look forward to our Tupperware party with Kathy! She also creates the cutest gifts for gift giving. We loved our Halloween gifts we ordered, and the recipients absolutely loved them. They all come gift wrapped to the nines! Easy and No stress for you!!!  Kathy is a local from San Gabriel. Active in her community. Shop small and support your local community. 


  FB - Jen Wu Nuskin and https://flourishwithjen.mynuskin.com/  I am a working mommy of two. As a Nu Skin representative, I help other busy mommies to take time to pamper themselves, to find a personalized tailored routine that makes sense for them! 

  Face masks, skin care, cellulite help, and teeth whitening!!!! Jen looks like she is barely 20! So Nuskin has to be an AMAZING product and we are looking forward to trying it out!! She will be going live this week in the event, to tell us all about great skincare. 

  IG - The Piggy Box THE PIGGY BOX Easy-to-Use Piggy Bank to help your kids learn and practice smart money skills. The Piggy Box is a cutting edge way to help you kids learn life long skills. This is a must for anyone on your gift list. They also have offer adorable Piggy Plush and Piggy Stickers!!! Check them out on the Gram!! 

  Fabulessevents Custom Laser Gifts & Decor www.instagram.com/fabulessevents and www.instagram.com/mini_crafters_parties Yolanda has the BEST gifts for kids this holiday season!! Custom name puzzles, DIY ornament kits, party kits to go and so much more! Yolanda is a local Mom from Pasadena and is also an epic Events Planner. If you can think of it, Yolanda can bring it to life with her amazing laser cuts. Yolanda is also a baker!! She's a Jill of ALL trades and I know she can help you with your Drive Thru Birthday and Family Celebrations too! Support another local small business Mom. 


  More gadgets to make your life easier. The ice cream scooper glides right through any frozen ice cream with ease. The citrus press is great to squeeze lemon, limes or oranges without the mess. And our salad chopper is another great way to chop your lettuce into the perfect portions. 

Place your order here: www.pamperedchef.com/party/mcholidayboutique20

We are looking forward to hearing all about what is new with Pampered Chef from Marissa.


  Lila Sky Designs: A little bit of a lot to customize your life. Offering custom epoxy-free crystalized tumblers, custom sweaters, ornaments, and stickers.  IG - @lilaskydesigns and FB - Lila Sky Designs

  Martha is a local Mom and Entrepreneur. She has some amazing sweaters and top notch stickers!! If you need something custom, Try Lila Sky Designs. Her stickers would make great party favors for your drive thru party celebrations!! Simply adorable!! 


  Hi! I make custom vinyl designs with clothing, home decor items, such as blankets, pillows, etc. During the holidays I make custom glitter ornaments and am completely open to custom design anything you need. Please like my pages on IG and FB Sammi Rose Designs and Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/VinylCreationsForU for sales and new items! 

  Cherice is an amazing Mom of 3. Booster Mom for Football, Softball. PTA parent and Girl Scout parent. Active in the community. She is another local from San Gabriel, with Temple City roots. I can't say enough about her designs. I have several things in my holiday collection and I can't wait to order some holiday gifts this year. If you hail form TC or SG you need to support this shop. 


  Looking for a gift for your mom, sister, wife, or anyone else in your family? Liga at Jazzy Bee Boutique can help you. with that! From custom monogram stickers, color in t-shirts, custom tees, and custom stickers. Custom personalized vinyl decals, tumblers, totes and apparel.

  Visit Liga's shop on Jazzy Bee IG , Jazzy Bee FB , Etsy Shop 

  Liga is another local Mom who is killing it as an entrepreneur. We love Jazzy Bee Boutique! 

   If you are interested in EZ manicures with zero trips to a salon, try Color Street Nails!! Laura has you covered, from A-Z. Laura is a native from Alhambra. She is simply the best! I have known Laura for over 20 plus years. She has years of experience as a small business owner. After retirement she started her own Color Street Boutique! If you want stocking stuffers or useful gifts for ANY ladies on your list. Check out Color Nail!!! https://www.colorstreet.com/StarsMagicalManis/party/2087618

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