Whenever someone asks me where I’m from when I’m traveling, my response is always “New York…Upstate New York”. Us upstaters are pretty proud of where we’re from, so we generally have no hesitations in letting people know we’re from upstate. This is why I love this next apparel company and their signature Upstate of MindContinue reading “Small Business Spotlight: Compas Life Apparel”
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Small Business Spotlight: JoyBox USA
Who doesn’t love getting a gift from someone because of a milestone, new endeavor, because someone was thinking of you, or just because? I know I do! This next small business was created by a woman who’s initial goal was to help small businesses and support front line workers through fundraising. Now, it’s a companyContinue reading “Small Business Spotlight: JoyBox USA”
The Everyday Girl Boss: Georgia Deren McCarthy
In this life you’ll meet, come across, and be blessed with some pretty remarkable people that will make an impact in your life. They will teach you life lessons, serve as a role model and mentor and will encourage you to be the best version of yourself. I’m lucky enough to have many of theseContinue reading “The Everyday Girl Boss: Georgia Deren McCarthy”
Altobelli Family Farm
There is nothing I love more in the summer than some fresh produce, especially corn. Altobelli Family Farm in Kinderhook, NY seriously has the best corn in town. Their farm stand is my go-to spot in the summer to pick some up as well as other delicious vegetables for dinners and BBQ’s. While their cornContinue reading “Altobelli Family Farm”
Small Business Spotlight: Rise and Pine Candle Co.
I LOVE candles. I love the way they make a room smell and feel. I love to curl up on the couch to a good movie or tv show with a candle flickering in the background. So, when I found out my co-worker started making her own candles with really fun names as a sideContinue reading “Small Business Spotlight: Rise and Pine Candle Co.”
Small Business Spotlight: Casale Gals
When you find good quality apparel with fun and trendy designs, and it is also a local small business, I’ll call that a win. This next company was created by two sisters and their mother as a fun creative outlet and has quickly grown into a popular apparel company within the Capital Region. From localContinue reading “Small Business Spotlight: Casale Gals”
Small Business Spotlight: MW Neighborhoods
I love all things Upstate NY. Why? Because I’m a proud New Yorker and Upstate is where my roots are! This next small business owner created his own designs based around Upstate New York and popular regions in the Capital Region and applied them to posters, apparel, drink ware, etc. Originally you could only findContinue reading “Small Business Spotlight: MW Neighborhoods”
Small Business Spotlight: SPRINKLE ROBOT
I am not a baker by any means, so when I came across this next small business I was completely in awe. Melissa Cacha, a classically trained pastry chef and owner of SPRINKLE ROBOT, makes royal icing pieces to sprinkle onto your cookies, cakes or cupcakes. Her sprinkles are handmade out of her house inContinue reading “Small Business Spotlight: SPRINKLE ROBOT”
The Everyday Girl Boss: Kelly Mitchell
Yoga has become so versatile within this last decade. Now you can do regular yoga, hot yoga, yoga with goats, cat yoga, yoga on the beach, the list goes on and on. They have a yoga class for everyone these days! This next Girl Boss opened a friendly, funky and fresh yoga space in Bellmore,Continue reading “The Everyday Girl Boss: Kelly Mitchell”
The Everyday Girl Bosses: Ashley & Faye
Who doesn’t love cookies? Especially cookies that are giant, creatively stuffed with your favorite sweets and candies, and shareable (or not). Whether it’s a bougie ingredient, local products, or over the top mix ins, if they can stuff it in a cookie, you bet they will. These next girl bosses are friends, moms, and serialContinue reading “The Everyday Girl Bosses: Ashley & Faye”
Michella Hand 