Food and fashion.... for fabulous prices

Recently, I decided to take a poll and ask individuals to personally recommend a great business, boutique etc. that they find to be a real gem.  I received so many responses that I have decided to write about a few of them........

The first gem that I have found is for the ladies!  A fantastic business that was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Diva Girl, is the newest go- to distributor of women's purses, watches, luggage and accessories.  Diva Girl is quickly expanding across the nation, and in June of 2010, Blaine resident, Whitney Cavin, became the Diva Girl representative for the Twin Cities metro area.  With a high demand from consumers for trendy, unique and ever changing products, even with their purses in an economic pinch these days, Diva Girl offers excellent prices (nothing over $52.00!), great incentives to book a party, cash and carry (checks, credit cards and debit cards also accepted) on all merchandise, and best of all- a consultant who will come to you instead of you having to go to them!  At a Diva Girl home show, there are no presentations or information seminars that customers are forced to sit through, and the perks of hosting a party are great!  Each hostess receives 10% of party sales in hostess credit, a FREE bracelet the night of your show ($14 value), and for each guest who books a party at your show, you'll receive a FREE purse of your choice at their party!  With over 75 different manufacturers and importers, each purse is completely different- which is the very reason that so many women come to the shows.  Click here to email Ms. Cavin with any questions, receive more information about Diva Girl, or book a party, or click here to check out all of the inventory currently in her stock.  Fashion has never been so fun, easy, and affordable!

Another great find is the manifestation of a college student's dream to produce high quality, all natural, and delicious tasting salsa!  Created in 2008 and proclaimed as 'the best salsa you've ever tasted,' Pepper Pete's Premium Foods provides an all natural approach to fresh salsa that is grown, jarred and shipped right from the state of Minnesota.  Meaning, no preservatives are used in making the salsa; and since Americans have been on an all natural, health kick for quite some time, here's another food to add to your 'good' list!  Pepper Pete's also directly impacts Minnesota farmers by purchasing many of the ingredients locally, including onions and tomatoes, from wholesale food providers.  However, the owner also personally scouts various types of fresh peppers from around the world; some making the trek to Minnesota from countries such as Honduras and Sweden!  Not only does Pepper Pete's offer a fantastic selection of salsa, ranging from Totally Mild to Kickin' Hot and even a Sampler Pack, this Minnesota gem is also in the business of helping those less fortunate.  Pepper Pete's donates 5% of all proceeds to a local charity, in hopes of creating a more positive impact within society.  Currently, the featured charity is Project Footsteps, where the mission is to inspire, empower and prepare youth and community to become leaders of change.  Click here to find out more about Pepper Pete's Premium Foods, and place your order today!  Not only will your taste buds and wallet thank you, but local farmers and charities will thank you as well!

Food and fashion are a part of everyday life, and at times when many are counting their pennies, great bargains should be shared!  I'm always looking for great finds, so if you have any recommendations of a local gem (great products or services for great prices), please email me or leave a comment below!

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