Music: Best Songs of 2013

What was your favorite album released this year? Mine favorites were Drake and Jhené Aiko. Here are a few of my favorite songs of 2013...

Small Business Tips: What is Small Business Saturday?

For the past three years American Express has helped celebrate the powerful impact local small businesses have on communities and on our nation as a whole by hosting Small Business Saturday, a day reserved for consumers to #SHOPSMALL by go out and supporting local small businesses. As an entrepreneur and as a consumer I think this movement is wonderful thing to take part in. It's amazing to see the interest in mom and pop shops grow and grow over the years and that's why I am encouraging all of my readers to get involved. On Saturday, November 30th, 2013 please be sure to stop by a few of your favorite local gems and show your support. To learn more about Small Business Saturday and how to join in on the movement visit www.smallbusinesssaturday.com.

Also, check out some of my favorite small business in Texas.

Happy Shopping!

Butterfly LifeStyle | HAEVP

Small Business Saturday @ Selective Taste Boutique

 It's that time of year again, November 30th, 2013 is National Small Business Day and I encourage all of my followers and or readers to #SHOPSMALL by go out and supporting one, two or ten of your favorite small business(s) this Saturday! 

Psss...if your in the Houston area check out the small business event below hosted by Selective Taste Boutique.

Event Trends: START Houston Open-House | November 13th

START Houston Open-House

Wednesday, November 13th at 7:00 PM
START Houston

1121 Delano St, Houston, TX 77003

Join the Houston Area Event Vendors & Professionals for an open house to introduce Houston's newest event venue, START Houston! Come tour the space, meet the venue coordinator, and learn why having your client's next event at this warehouse-turned-office is a must. Events by Momo will provide light bites in their signature creative blend of subcontinental flavors. They will also be offering exclusive venue rental deals to those who attend. Hope to see you there!

P.S. Don't forget to RSVP HERE!

In the Kitchen: Organic Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil

Natural and Health Conscious Butterflies, I recently discovered a online health food store based here in Texas that carries organic virgin coconut oil imported from the Philippines. The Organic Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil at Tropical Traditions is one of their most popular products. Coconut oil can be used for cooking, baking, haircare, skincare, and so much more. 

Check out the helpful links for more information about the many benefits of coconut oil:

What is Virgin Coconut Oil?

How to Use Coconut Oil?

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