“Unique & Unusual Gift Show” Attracts Unique Merchandise and Services
Entrepreneur Sandy Rogers hosts free gift show at Double Tree Paradise Valley Resort, Nov. 29
Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) November 26, 2009
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, begins the annual shopping frenzy to find holiday gifts at drastically reduced prices. The holiday season officially begins and so does the search to find what shoppers consider to be the “perfect” gifts for the special people in their lives. A one-day “Unique & Unusual Gift Show” will take place this Sunday, November 29, from 10 am to 5 pm, with the intention of assisting shoppers with their holiday shopping, especially those looking for the unique and unusual. Sandy Rogers CNP (Certified Networker Professional), along with 24 sponsors and over 50 vendors, will be hosting the event in the Grand Ballroom of the DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort, 5401 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.
“The Show was inspired by my desire to stimulate business for independent business owners and entrepreneurs who are out to make a difference,” says Rogers. “I awoke one morning with the idea of a “mall without walls”, where businesses could set up in a comfortable, indoor space without a long lease or a huge financial investment; and shoppers could be exposed to merchandise and artisans they wouldn’t typically find in a mall.” Rogers, also known as the “Referral Queen”, owns a home-based marketing company, where she consults with small business owners and teaches them how to be efficient, productive networkers. She has also produced such health fairs as the Phoenix Holistic Health Expo three years in a row, as well as the Integrated Health and Fitness Expo.
Networking their way into the hearts of Valley shoppers this Sunday will be Eleanor Joseph Confections selling gourmet natural chocolate truffles and wine pairing medallions; Elizabeth Dunlop Studios selling watercolors, acrylics, copper and fused glass products; Gorgeous Goddess Wear with clothing and accessories from around the globe; ChickBait, with stylish jewelry, usually available in upscale boutiques; Skies of Blue Design, selling handcrafted porcelain wind chimes and pottery; It works, with health, beauty, detox and weight-loss products; Scentsy Wickless Candles selling wickless candles and scented warmers; and many more. Also available will be Native American flutes and music; custom-designed jewelry; skin care gift baskets; inspirational books; an astrologer and spiritual medium; and chair massages and waxing sessions. A personal trainer will also be presenting the Ultimate Body Bootcamp, the unique rapid weight loss bootcamp for those desiring to lose weight fast. Merchandise, services and gift certificates will be available from a wide variety of vendors.
Rogers has donated a booth to Gabriel’s Angels, a non-profit pet therapy organization that exposes abused, neglected and at risk children to the unconditional love of dogs. Each dog goes through a rigorous training to ensure their appropriateness for the task. Therapy dogs are welcomed at crisis nurseries, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters and group homes for teenagers.
Last year, Gabriel’s Angels touched the lives of 12,000 abused and neglected kids throughout Maricopa County and Tucson. They currently have 100 therapy teams working in 90 agencies. That isn’t enough to meet current needs, however, as there are 25,000 children that could benefit from the service today, with a waiting list of a dozen un-serviced facilities.
In Arizona alone, a child is abused or neglected every hour of every day. Gabriel’s Angels believes that the bond between a therapy dog and a child is strong enough to virtually break the cycle of violence in a child’s life. The organization relies completely on donor support. Therapy dogs and gifts for pets will be at Sunday’s Gift Show.
A real bearded Santa Claus and genuine elves will also be present—along with photos with the kids. Paul Raines is not your typical mall Santa, but is known as the “real deal” Santa, and travels throughout the U. S. spreading his cheer and “Ho, Ho, Ho’s”.
Park and Ride services will be located at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church located at 7655 E. Main Street (off Miller, just south of Indian School) in Scottsdale, 10 minutes from the Show. Visitors will be transported by a real double-decker London bus to the DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort. The bus ride and Unique & Unusual Gift Show entrance are free.
“It’s what I love doing,” states Rogers, “connecting people and businesses, and teaching others how to become great connectors, too.”
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