TrendsFash Boutique, an online boutique created in 2017, decided they wanted to help the community when they realized just how hard it was to obtain a mask. It was founded by Cindy and Mari Munoz, two sisters from Pomona, California. Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, many small businesses have taken it upon themselves to sell handmade masks. During the first few weeks of the pandemic, masks were very scarce. Many people complained on social media about how masks were sold out everywhere. They were even sold out online. "We want the entire community to have access to a good quality mask that's also affordable," said Cindy one of the co-owners. “Everyone should have the privilege of … [Read more...] about Small businesses selling handmade masks during COVID-19
Fashion & Lifestyle
How to make COVID-19 essentials
With masks and other cleaning essentials becoming harder to find, why not make your own at home with items that are laying around the house? There are many items that you can make using common household products to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. The first thing you can make at home are face masks. All you will need are two rubber bands and a bandana or cloth. To start, lay the bandana or cloth spread out on a flat surface. Starting from the bottom, fold length wise up about two to three inches at a time until the entire bandana is folded together in a long strip. Next, take the two rubber bands and place them on each end of the bandana - about five inches in from each end. … [Read more...] about How to make COVID-19 essentials
Lifestyles: Benefit from knowing personality types
College is a point in one’s life where you choose a career path for the future. However, it’s not always as easy as pointing and saying “I want to be a business owner, so I’m going to be a business major.” A lot of thought may go into choosing a future career, and it can be an anxiety-inducing task for people who are in school. Knowing one’s personal interests and preferences can help a lot in deciding a career. Learning your personality type is a good start! The most prominent personality type test is called the Myers Briggs Type Indicator test (MBTI). The MBTI test is a self-report questionnaire, developed from the personality theories of psychoanalyst Carl Jung, that identifies an … [Read more...] about Lifestyles: Benefit from knowing personality types
Shopping For Jewelry On Campus
CSUSB is known for bringing many people together to support local entrepreneurs and their growing businesses. On May 30, 2019, outside of the San Manuel Student Union was local jeweler Janet and her homemade jewelry. From sterling silver to gemstones, Janet makes it all. Janet has been selling her jewelry on CSUSB campus for almost 28 years. Along with her handmade jewelry, Janet also sells a wide variety of band tee shirts ranging from rock and roll to country music stars. Janet has a wide variety of jewelry range from turquoise rings to homemade pendants with real dried out flowers. Her prices start at about $15.00 and go up to around $55.00. “I used to have a store in … [Read more...] about Shopping For Jewelry On Campus
Guide to Farmer Markets near the Inland Empire
Farmer’s Markets are some of the most organic locally grown markets to shop at without having to worry about where your food comes from. This is a 2019 guide to shopping locally. Certified Farmers’ Markets are where farmers sell their crops to the public. This provides an opportunity for the public to buy locally from California-grown and certified foods. Shopping at farmers markets cuts the waste of packaging and shipment of products. Farmer’s products that are to be sold at the markets have to be government checked to ensure they are selling their own grown produce as well as meet the state agricultural guidelines. According to the Farmers Markets Coalition, "Farmers markets also … [Read more...] about Guide to Farmer Markets near the Inland Empire
Met Gala Recap – Bring on the Camp
The Met Gala is fashion’s biggest night. The first Monday of May is the one night celebrities come out in their most extravagant garments and attend the gala’s charity event. The event is hosted by editor in chief of Vogue and creative director of Conde Nast, Anna Wintour, and this year co-chairs were Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Serena Williams, and Gucci’s creative director, Alessandro Michele. This year’s theme, Camp: Notes on Fashion The theme was based on Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay where she explains what Camp is. To try to define Camp in one way is impossible. The camp is all about extravaganza, gaudiness, over the top garments, fashion so outlandish and outdated that … [Read more...] about Met Gala Recap – Bring on the Camp
Reselling Online – Made Easy
The rise of e-commerce sites such as eBay, Offer-up, Poshmark and more have given people other ways to make some extra cash online. The simplicity and convenience of shopping online have prompted people to use those sites instead of shopping retail, with most online sites offering free shipping and generous discounts to promote sales. As the simplicity to sell online starts to become more and more efficient, people can take advantage of the online shopping trend to sell their own items. Poshmark, Offer-Up, Depop, Mercari and Ebay are some of the most popular sites to sell online that are both user-friendly and give growth to creating an online business. Whether its books, … [Read more...] about Reselling Online – Made Easy
Guide to Vegan-brunch
I have noticed some automatically assume vegan food is a plate of vegetables and are afraid to try it. When in reality you might have a meal at a restaurant and not realize it's entirely plant-based. It's that good. "What do you eat if you're vegan?" Most asked question ever. I have made looking for the best vegan brunch locations my newest hobby. This is a guide to some trendy locations around Los Angeles. I am starting off the list with CATCH, Los Angeles. Catch is a rooftop bar/restaurant. Stated in their website, "CATCH LA keeps it fresh, incorporating local and sustainable ingredients wherever possible as it cultivates a menu mix of Catch classics like the Catch Roll, … [Read more...] about Guide to Vegan-brunch
Best Plants for Busy People
What are the best five plants for busy people to own and why? Life slows down for no one this day and age. People are occupied with jobs, families, school and other responsibilities that take them away from the house or keep them from discovering their hidden green thumbs. Plants are beautiful to look at and they add as great decorations to any space, whether that be in the home or at the office; however, since life can be very busy, many people can not take on the responsibility of high maintenance plants. To name a couple, elephant plants and banana plants. These two plants need daily watering and excessive hours of exposure to sunlight throughout the day. These plants, and others like … [Read more...] about Best Plants for Busy People
Is copycat culture killing original music in the Inland Empire?
Every day local musicians such as myself gather in garages and studios around the Inland Empire to create, practice and record original music. Bands spend thousands on gear and travel to play gigs with hopes of gaining fans and some extra cash. There are ample amounts of bands that dedicate themselves to genres ranging from Metal to Folk and anywhere in between. With tribute bands taking over the bars and venues that actually pay talent, it makes an artist such as myself question what the future holds for unknown musicians that want to play original songs rather than covers. But rather than get bogged down with the popularity of regurgitated tunes, I sought optimism from other … [Read more...] about Is copycat culture killing original music in the Inland Empire?