Confessions of a Skincare Junkie

Are you tired of the craziness, the crowds, the frenzy that is shopping in big box stores on the Friday after Thanksgiving?

The stampedes for riduculously marked down items that were ridiculously marked up to begin with?

Getting run over by little old ladies with killer shopping carts?

You don’t have to shop that way.  There IS a real alternative.

Siren Song Productions presents “Onyx Friday: a black friday alternative“!

Hang out with your computer and that cup of steaming chai and peruse offerings from the finest crafters, artists, performers and film makers all across the country.  Whether it’s hand-painted bags, pretty shiny baubles, hand-crocheted winter garb, one-of-a-kind artworks or independly produced DVDs, you’ll find something for everyone!  At big discounts that are only offered for ONE DAY ONLY.  You do not want to miss this opportunity.

So, eat, drink, be merry and have more pie on Thanksgiving. And in the morning, enjoy one of the best online sales events ever!

SUPER EASY!
1. Log in to Facebook on the morning of the sale.
2. Go to the “Onxy Friday” event page.
3. Browse through all the goodies for sale
4. Want something?  Click the link next to the item, and you will be directed straight to that seller’s website where you can purchase the item.Easy peasy.

If you choose one of my items (or anything in my etsy shop), use the coupon code: OnyxFriday for 40% off!

See you there!

One of my offerings is this red backpack — which is a great alternative to wearing a purse.

Don’t forget that Saturday (November 24, 2012) is Small Business Saturday.

What is Small Business Saturday®?

Please consider buying things on Saturday from the small businesses in your community. Your purchases go directly to the local economy, your local economy, and you might just find some cool stuff and meet some cool people, too.

• Check out your local farmers’ market.  They’re not just about locally-grown fresh produce, but also include small crafters and skincare products. If you are in the San Diego area, Skinfolk is a fabulous small business in San Diego that sells most of their products at the Hillcrest Farmer’s Market (Normal St DMV parking lot), *Every OTHER Sunday 9-2.  OK, so that’s a Sunday, but you get the idea!

•  Pamper yourself at a local spa for with facial, massage or deep relaxation therapy.  In San Diego, I love Envision Personalized Health in Mission Valley, Spa 33 in El Cajon, and the wonderful Korean day spa in Kearney Mesa, Aqua Day Spa.

• Try a local bakery, such as the Grove Bakery in Lemon Grove, or the small pizzeria down the block.  Or that little taco stand.