Pelhuaz Exquisite Friend of the Week: Nature Junkie

If I think about eco-friendly, the first things that comes to my mind is reusing the cornflakes box for shipping (I learned that from Tessa owner of KRMBAL) and this Fabulous Lady. 

Kristin is an amazing friend who dedicates her business to save the planet. :D She creates  reusable items that you just use, wash and use again. Can you imagine to never have to buy paper towel or a sponge again? Well, if you get Nature Junkie's stuff, for sure you will be able to do so. 

This is even a more special post as today is Nature Junkie's Anniversary!

I'm pleased to introduce you to my always happy friend Kristin and her amazing shop Nature Junkie!

Pelhuaz: What's your name?
Kristin: Kristin

Pelhuaz: Describe yourself in 5 words?

Kristin: Creative, eco-friendly, nature lover, dedicated      

Pelhuaz: If you could sing one song on American Idol or any other TV Show, what would it be?

Kristin: Journey - Dont Stop Believing         

Pelhuaz: If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring?

Kristin: A radio, a picture of my son, a lighter (Im no good at starting a fire) 

Pelhuaz: If we came to your house for dinner, what would you prepare for us?

Kristin: My infamous Santa Fe Soup!           

Pelhuaz: If you were a Star Trek® [or Star Wars®] character, which one would it be?

Kristin: Chewbacca!    

Pelhuaz: What is the last book you read?

Kristin: Lullaby by chuck palahniuk 

Pelhuaz: Tell us about your Small Business… Why did you decide to open Nature Junkie?

Kristin: I started Nature Junkie in June of 2012 when I was expecting our son. I was bored at home and decided to treat myself to a sewing machine. I taught myself how to sew and in no time at all I was creating and selling my products. I originally started with selling baby items but decided to switch gears in November of 2012.

I am a huge nature lover and a firm believer in reducing, reusing, and recycling. We need to preserve this beautiful planet. That's when I started thinking about all of the daily things that people throw away. With a new baby and my eco-friendly beliefs I started making kitchen items that were not only reusable but put money back into your wallet. 

Pelhuaz: What is your favorite item available at Nature Junkie? Provide a pic.

Kristin: This adorable I Scream for Ice Cream Hanging Towel

and The We All Scream For Ice Cream Hanging Towel

Pelhuaz: What do you wish you had known before you started?

Kristin: How important product photos are! They can really make or break a business. 

Pelhuaz: When is your Store Anniversary?

Kristin: Jun 18            

Pelhuaz: Imagine that I’m planning to open Pelhuaz, and I don’t know a thing about managing a Small Business, what will be your best advice?
Kristin: I would advice to start off with strong product photos. Also be realistic. It's very rare that a business will take off in just a few weeks. It took almost a year to establish myself as a business. Work hard and get your name out there.

To be honest, I love everything that Kristin offer at her shop. My three favorite items are:

The Octopus Reusable Snack Pouch

The Happy Sushi Unsponge

and The We All Scream For Ice Cream Hanging Towel

In order to celebrate her anniversary, Kristin is running a Multivendor Giveaway at her Facebook Page. Don't missed the opportunity to win a fabulous prize from one of her favorite shops. Pelhuaz is included... Yay!

If you want to know more about Kristin and Nature Junkie you can find her at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read about this eco-friendly shop and let's start thinking about the future that we are planning for our children. Enjoy your day!

Besos,

Zei

Special annoucement & Pelhuaz nominations for the Liebster Award

Fabulous things are happening this week. Save the date as June 21 (next Saturday) members of The Indie A List have a fabulous sale. Visit your favorite store from The Indie A List and enjoy this fabulous ONE DAY ONLY FLASH SALE. Pelhuaz will be part of this fabulous flash sale, so don't miss the opportunity to score your favorite item for my store.

On other notes... Few weeks ago I mentioned you that my Fabulous and Exquisite Friend Tessa from KRMBAL nominate Pelhuaz Blog for the Liebster Award. Is a huge honor that she thought about me. 

So what was it and how does this work? Easy... With the Liebster Award, I nominates 11 blogs who have less than 200 readers. The Bloggers answer 11 questions given to them by their nominator. In this case, I'll be answering KRMBAL 11 question. Then, I'll pay it forward and nominates 11 bloggers with my own 11 questions. 

If you are curious regarding my answers at Tessa's questions, click here to get chance to read the post. 


My nominations are: 
1. Danielle Strong from Squshies - Felt Animals 
2. Brittany Boutique from Off the Hook

3. Toni Conn from Little House of Crafting

4. Chelsea from Crafteroni & Cheese

5. Nicole Monk from Baby Moon Boutique

6. Kelly and David from Craftypodes

7. Kristina from Joyfully Smitten

8. Tracy from SAHM of Two: My So Called Crazy Life

9. Kelly Kiser from Kiser Krafts

10. Eny from Eny Time Creations

11. Carrie from Lily and Bo

If you are a nominee here's what you have to do. Answer the following questions and pay it forward by nominating 11 new candidates.

Here are your 11 questions:
1. What's your favorite fruit?
2. How often do you felt asleep at work or a doctor's office?
3. What's your favorite item from your favorite handmade shop?
4. What's your favorite super hero or villain?
5. Tell us something funny about you.
6. MAC or PC?
7. What's your favorite color?
8.The deadline to your project is closing in and you are 75% at the completion stage. You know the project won't be on time no matter what, what do you inform at your status meeting report?
9. Cake or ice-cream? Tell us the flavor.
10. If you were an animal, which one will you be?
11. Pizza or Quesadilla?

As you can see, I was hungry at the moment of writing this questions. Hope you have a great time answering them. Can't wait to read them all.

Besos,

Happy Saturday and for tomorrow Happy Father's Day!

My birthday celebration was amazing. Such a great time with the family. Hubby officially gave me my new VAIO. Is a 13" laptop that you can turn into a tablet, touch screen and the coolest part is that the keyboard can be hided behind it. SO is like a tablet! I feel so fancy using it. So, new hardware to run Pelhuaz & Pelhuaz Blog. Yay! Isn't she pretty?

I had my Happy Birthday Cake, my Praline and was able to asked for my wish and the Little Fella cooking at my belly kept the party going all night. No much sleep due to that - but happy that he's there making his thing!

Flowers that my Girl pick from our yard!

My delicious cake

My (all mine) Praline! Yay!

Tomorrow is Father's Day and I was able to order a fabulous manly-mue macho bracelet for hubby. It has engraved our initials - including the Baby Boy that is on it's way. I'm sure he's gonna love it! He deserve so much and the girl love him to the moon and back (and so do I). 

Hope you are able to enjoy your day and that the Daddy in your life receive all the love.

Happy Saturday and Happy Father's Day!

Besos,

My favorite picks from Kiser Kraft: Handmade Mania Week 34

Yesterday was my birthday, and I wanted to show you things that I want. Kiser Krafts Blog shared with all of us, as a weekly basis the best of the best at the handmade community. I like visiting shops and making wish list for the time I win the lotto. It will be soon... I can feel it! :D

For this week, as I have My Girl and the Baby Boy on my mind, I decided for this 3 items: 

From Dazzling and Dapper this cute shirt for a Baby Boy -  King of the Castle Embroidered Shirt

From Bugaboo Bear Designs this amazing art that will look fabulous at my girls room
Bravely Hand Painted Wood Slice

 

From Bally and Lis this Large Cosmetic Bag that will be awesome for my stuff inside the baby bag.

 
Visit Kiser Krafts Blog and let us know which one are your favorites items. I really enjoy looking thru all my friends shops.

Enjoy your day!

Besos,

Happy Birthday Week!

Yes, it's that time in the year when I celebrate my life... My happiness... My achievements... My family! On Wednesday, June 11 is my birthday and how awesome thing is that I have so much to celebrate. 

I have to be honest with all of you, it's being a thought ride. I've cried, I've scream my lungs out, I've felt like giving up... But I didn't! And due to that, I found my true happiness next to an amazing man that loves me and had gave me everything than any gal had dreamt about... A Loving Family. 

 

We might not be wealthy, but in our fridge there's always something to eat, our cars has gas to move around, and when something get broken, we managed to get it fixed. 

So I want to celebrate not only my birthday, but also the power and confidence that I have to say "I'm happy"!

Enjoy your Monday... Enjoy your week... and Let's get this thing going!

Sending my love your way!


Besos,
Zei