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Holiday CRAVE-ings 12-Days-of-Giveaways

November 15, 2010 by Cecilia D. | Comments (9)

CRAVE Portland teams up with local businesses to give 12 amazing prizes to gear up for our premier holiday event, Holiday CRAVE-ings! Follow us on twitter @CRAVEportland and fan us on Facebook for opportunities to win!

Contest Rules:

1. Completely fill out our online entry form. This entry qualifies you for all 12 giveaways so you only have to fill out this form once!

2. Necessary for every giveaway: Follow @CRAVEportland and Retweet (RT) any of our messages regarding the giveaway of the day.

If you don’t have Twitter, visit our Facebook and leave a comment saying why you’d like to win the giveaway of the day.

The winner will be chosen randomly at the end of each day and announced the following morning. Winners also receive (2) VIP tickets to the Holiday CRAVE-ings shopping party on Tuesday, November 30th, valued at $40. Only one internet entry per person/per email address is permitted. Must be 18 and older to enter and in Portland Metro area to win. You can tweet as much as you like and for every giveaway. One prize per person. Questions or concerns, contact cecilia@craveportland.com.

12 Days of Giveaways:

DAY 1 – November 18, 2010: BRENNA B.
Giveaway: Philosophy “Look Good, Feel Good and Smell Good” Pampering Basket! ($230)
Purity Cleansing Cloths, Anti-aging serum, Anti-aging Moisturizer, Microdelivery Peel Pads, Makeup Primer, Supernatural, Eyeshadow duo, Supernatural Lip Gloss, Amazing Grace Body Lotion, and Amazing Grace Shampoo/Shower Gel/Bubble Bath. Donated by Laurie Adams of Philosophy Cosmetics.

DAY 2 – November 19, 2010: LAUREN H.
Giveaway: Ellington “Hannah” Clutch ($99) + 2 Tickets to Girls, Inc. Power of the Purse Event
This petite handbag features luxuriously soft Italian leather and a comfortable wrist strap for easy carrying! Store your essentials and your tickets to Girls, Inc. Power of the Purse event in March!

DAY 3 – November 20, 2010: HEATHER N.
Giveaway: Fluxus Cargo Rider Pants from Shop Adorn! ($88)
The Fluxus Cargo Riders are sweatpants with a military twist. Designed by Jeffery Sebelia (Project Runway winner) these slouchy fit pants have cargo pockets and banded ankles that you can push up or down to your liking. As seen on Jessica Alba and Drew Barrymore!

DAY 4 – November 21, 2010: JULIE F.
Giveaway: DoriMara “Go Lightly” Lunch Bag ($45)
The Go-Lightly bag is the one item any high-fashion, highly busy woman must have in order to save her day (and her sanity)! The perfect accessory for the health-conscious fashionista who just needs a little more room. Each bag comes with a DoriMara ice pack that fits securely into the Velcro base, and each includes a zipper pocket and elastic holder to keep your water bottle/ coffee cup securely in place.

DAY 5: November 22, 2010: JESSICA S.
Giveaway: One Full Set of Knockout Natural Silk Lashes by Miss Knockout ($175)
Placed individually over each lash, A U.S. Patented Multi-layered Long Mi Lash Process. They are super soft synthetic silk hairs and light on the eyes. Hand crafted lashes that are light in density and made to last!

DAY 6: Novmber 23, 2010: MONIKA R.
Giveaway: One month unlimited classes + 3 friend passes to Bar Method Portland ($266)
The Bar Method is a fitness concept that combines the body-elongating practice of dance conditioning, the science of physical therapy and the intense pace of interval training. This hour long, action packed class shapes and elongates every major muscle group, burns away fat around these muscles, and then stretches them. The result is a clearly visible change in body shape!

DAY 7: November 24, 2010: TARA D.
Giveaway: Sahlia Michelle Jewelry “Blade of Grass” Necklace ($76)
Sahlia combines traditional metal smith techniques with modern designs and materials. Each piece in the collection is entirely handmade in her Portland, Oregon studio. The Blade of Grass necklace is a single hand-pounded silver bar that hangs from 2 sterling silver chains.

DAY 8: November 25, 2010: JEANETTE M.
Giveaway: $50 Gift Certificate to Popina Swimwwear
Popina (Poppi) Swimwear is a woman owned, Designer Swimwear line based in Portland, Oregon. You don’t have to “show it all” to be Sexy! Conservative, Vintage 1950′s Inspired Women’s Swimsuit line, MADE IN THE USA, provides Modest Swimwear designs which are fun, flattering and fashionable, drawing Retro Swimsuit inspiration from Vintage Swimwear styles of the past. Now with 2 locations in Portland!

DAY 9: November 26, 2010: ARWA J.
Giveaway: 60-Minute Massage at Blossom Clinic ($75)
Liz Richards created Blossom Clinic with the intention of providing excellent care for the whole family. She’s been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine and treating fertility and pregnant patients for 7+ years in Portland. Blossom Clinic offers over 8 types of massage for your body’s needs!

DAY 10: November 27, 2010: CATHY K.
Giveaway: $50 Gift Card + (2) Movie Tickets + Complimentary Valet parking to Bridgeport Village ($75+)
Spend a relaxing evening this holiday season at Bridgeport Village! Shop the variety of big names as well as local shops such as Saks Off Fifth Avenue, Silverado, Eye Stylez, Lulu Lemon and more! Then head on over to Regal Cinemas & IMAX for a fantastic movie date after an enjoyable meal at any of Bridgeport’s restaurants and eateries!

DAY 11: November 28, 2010: AMY J.
Giveaway: Reese Li Lexington Baby Bag from Little Urbanites ($150)
With a waterproof interior and 12 organizing pockets, this is a mommy’s dream bag. Large size also fits a laptop, so you can go from baby to boardroom with ease!

DAY 12: November 29, 2010:
Giveaway: $50 Gift Certificate to Oh Baby Lingerie!
Oh Baby is an award winning lingerie boutique with a sultry boudoir feel, offering an exceptional customer experience and a handpicked selection of the very best intimate apparel from around the world!

Interview with Entrepreness Shannon Conley of Urban Waxx

November 9, 2010 by Tina | Comments (0)

Shannon is a powerhouse of energy and tenacity that instantly draws you into her world. She’s the proud owner of Urban Waxx, a local waxing salon that promises you’ll experience, “the best wax you’ll ever have, seriously.” Shannon has been a licensed esthetician for over 14 years, and since then has waxed thousands of clients and specializes in Brazilians and Brow Design. She’s expecting a new baby boy early November along with her husband Cody and daughter Stella. I had the pleasure of interviewing Shannon after going to Urban Waxx for over two years. Read on to find out more about Shannon and fabulous culture of Urban Waxx!

The motto of Urban Waxx is, “The best wax you’ll ever have, seriously.” Why is this message important to you?
This message is important to me because it creates a high standard for my business and my customers. I want my customers to expect high quality customer service when they walk through these doors, because that’s what I truly want to provide for them. Getting waxed should be a fun, comfortable experience and I want people to enjoy their time while they’re here.

How did you develop the Urban Waxx brand and culture?
I started this business because I wanted to create a great waxing environment for people to enjoy and feel welcomed at. I began my career as an esthetician and wanted to create a salon that I wanted to come to as well, which led to our motto, “The best wax you’ll ever have, seriously.” I make sure that our girls are always ready to welcome you, provide refreshments, and make you comfortable before your service.

What do you love most about owning your own business?
What I love most is being able to create a joyful environment that is pleasant and makes everyone from my customers to my employees happy. I love being involved in every aspect of my business and hearing from my employees and customers on what they enjoy about Urban Waxx, as well as what can we improve.

What do you find most challenging?
It’s challenging when there is a constant list of things to do, and daily activities are non-stop. I love the activity, but yes, managing lots of tasks can be difficult at times.

Speaking of managing tasks, how do you manage multiple locations and a team of 18 employees?
I’m a constant list maker. I love writing tasks down then crossing them off when I’m done. With my team, I make sure to always check in with them and ensure to be accessible as well. It’s important to me to encourage open communication within my team so that needs are met, and confusion is clear. I hold monthly meetings with my team to make sure that we’re all on the same page. I try to be there for my team as much as possible, even if they call or text me at 11 at night!

How do you balance your personal life with your business?
I always make time for my family, and ensure to draw a clear line between my business and personal life. I’m fortunate to be able to spend a lot of time with my family, and preparing for our new baby boy in November!

“Unacceptable for us to be average.” I like how you mentioned this in your blog post. What advice would you give to other entreprenesses who are starting and/or having trouble with their business?
Find what drives you. Focus on one thing and excel at what you love to do. With great risks come great rewards, and I truly believe that.

You’ve built this culture that sets you apart from other waxing salons. What are some key tips to build a strong foundation?
Staying focused on the mission of Urban Waxx has helped shape our business in many ways. It’s important to keep yourself and your team focused on what’s important – such as creating a great customer experience, being present, consistent, and humble to your people. With any thriving business, and life in general, you don’t have time to be scared. If you find what you love, run with that idea. If you love what you do, building that foundation will come naturally to you. Most importantly, have fun!

Connect with Urban Waxx!

Website
Twitter
Facebook

Locations:

Urban Waxx NW
1036 NW 18th Ave‬
‪Portland, OR 97209‬
‪(503) 219-9299‬

Urban Waxx – Tanasbourne
2368 NW Amberbrook Dr.
Beaverton, OR, 97006
(503) 372-9505