FashionABLE Scarves - Make a Difference in the Lives of Women in Africa!
Posted on May 18, '13 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
Every FashionABLE scarf style is named after and signed by one of the women that FashionABLE works with. For example Etanesh's scarf says: "Because of you I am ABLE to see my son Abel, grow in character"
The scarve...
Giving Gifts & Company
Posted on April 03, '13 by Lisa Pozin. 1 comments
Giving Gifts is opening a
STORE! Not a online store, not a showroom, not a Pop-Up Shop, but a real brick and mortar
store! I know this blog post is very similar to one that I wrote a couple of months ago, but the difference this time i...
Lisa Does Not Love.... Made in China!
Posted on March 18, '13 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
Itzy Ritzy - Reuasable Snackbags:
I have been waiting months for a new shipment of Itzy Ritzy snackbags
and was so disappointed when they finally arrived! The new patterns are
great! There is nothing cuter than the Dino-Mite p...
The Best Gifts - Starting Baby's Library
Posted on March 03, '13 by Lisa Pozin. 1 comments
When my son was born, a couple of close friends and their adult children gave him a library of 10 of their favourite kids books. In the card, they wrote that they had so much fun brainstorming their favourite books and that they hoped he enjoyed t...
Giving Gifts - Giving Keys!
Posted on February 25, '13 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
I love the name Giving Gifts for so many reasons. It is so simple and easy to say, almost silly as a store name, but full of meaning at the same time. We all have so many gifts to give the world. Those gifts can be literal, like the presents we gi...
The Ugliest Store on Main Street!
Posted on February 11, '13 by Lisa Pozin. 2 comments
Giving Gifts is opening a STORE! Not a online store, not a showroom, but a real brick and mortar store! I couldn't be more excited! I have been dreaming about opening a store for a long time. My phone is filled with pictures of "Fo...
$5 Gave 6 Times with Boom Boom Cards!
Posted on January 27, '13 by Lisa Pozin. 1 comments
I've been selling Boom Boom Cards at Giving Gifts - www.givinggifts.ca since I started my online store, 2.5 years ago. I thought
Boom Boom Cards were the greatest right when I heard about them and have
played a card or two before. I've even ...
If Only I didn't Have to Sleep...
Posted on January 03, '13 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
Running my own business is way harder than I ever thought it would be! There are so many parts to this business I love like:
1. Finding new products that have a great story and really make a difference in the world
2. Mee...
Cate & Levi!
Posted on January 06, '13 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
I just got the cutest Cate & Levi puppets!!!
No two Cate & Levi products are ever the same. Each one is
made from reclaimed wool (think old sweaters). Not only is this process environmentally responsible, but it
ensures t...
Top 10 Barefoot Books for 2012!
Posted on December 29, '12 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
These books aren't ranked - just a list of my 10 favourite Barefoot Books that our family has appreciated in 2012.
1. The Kite Princess - This book has beautiful pictures and the story is so lovely - it is all about being who you are. Eve...
In with the New!
Posted on December 28, '12 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
I'd love to take Giving Gifts in a new direction in 2013. I'm not entirely sure of that direction yet, but I know that there are some new products I'd love to get, so I am having a Out with the Old Sale!
Now the question is what is old...ie: w...
Dream Big!
Posted on December 19, '12 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
I attended an amazing business coaching workshop yesterday with Coach Kyle from ActionCoach. I spent the day with 30 other people that own their own business. It was a chance to work "on" our business rather than "in" our business, like we usually...
S'well Bottles (Swell Bottles) - They Really are THAT Amazing!
Posted on December 17, '12 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
A True Story: On Saturday at the Great Canadian Craft a guy came by and bought a Swell bottle. He liked the colour of it and although he was doubtful about my claims
that it kept cold water cold for 24 hours and hot water or tea or coffe...
Holiday Markets 2012
Posted on November 13, '12 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
I am having a hard time keeping track of all the holiday markets I'm doing this year! So here is a complete list (for you and for me!)
Saturday, November 17th
11:00am to 3:00pm
Holly Tea and Craft Fair (Marpole Place Neighbourhoo...
African Collection - A Fundraiser for Carli's Kids
Posted on November 09, '12 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
I
had such a wonderful time at the fundraiser for Carli's Kids last week!
Carli is truly remarkable! She just gave birth to her fourth baby, but
she is a mother to 14 Ugandan street kids as well. The main house at the
Abetavu Children'...
Giving Barefoot Books - Vancouver Showroom!
Posted on November 09, '12 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
To make your holiday gift shopping even easier, Lisa is now carrying the entire line of Barefoot Books!
There are beautiful books, yoga cards, puzzles, board games and more!
These are quality books we truly stand behind. You'll get 20% off...
The Giving Gifts' Holiday 2012 Collection!
Posted on November 09, '12 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
Our 2012 Holiday Collection is growing daily. Here are a few great gifts to highlight:
This 2013 botanical desk calendar
sold out within days in Sept. when I first got it in. It is gorgeous!
Each month is printed on eco friendly, sustaina...
I (Heart) You!
Posted on November 09, '12 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
Our 2012 Holiday Hearts Are Here!
Rachel Sawatsky at CocoaNymph,
an amazing chocolate shop in Vancouver, made these gorgeous and
delicious (I only sampled one - promise!) chocolate hearts for Giving
Gifts to include with pack...
Traveling Around the World!
Posted on October 25, '12 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
This atlas is one of my favourite books ever! This weekend, until Oct. 28th all the books, cds, puppets, games, etc.. showcasing countries and cultures around the world are 20% OFF! To view the entire selection, click here. Enter the coupo...
Giving Barefoot Books!
Posted on October 22, '12 by Lisa Pozin. 0 comments
I had the best week as a Barefoot Books Ambassador! I ordered $800 worth of books that are being donated to charity, I had a blast at the Kindergarten to Grade 3 Teachers Conference at the Marriott hotel and... I just found out that I had ...