Monday, January 23, 2012

Goodwill Everett

I know, I know, you all think that you already know goodwill! But for those who don't I am going to give a brief review. Goodwill industries is a thrift store and online auction house for new or gently used items. In the stores you can find books, furniture, shoes, house wares, clothing and much more. Some of my favorite items I have found there are golf clubs, toys, All Clad griddle, kids novels, cloths for Halloween and Jeans for myself. They are always having a sale on a different colored tag. Its a lot of fun just to look around and see what is there.
I have had a comment made to me "I feel bad shopping there because I feel like I am taking away from people who really need those items" and for that I respond that they receive so many donations daily that you and the economic challenged have plenty to choose from. And besides thet proceeds from your sales go to help Goodwill provide job training and employment assistants for people who would normally be unemployed. I use to have a client who worked in the Goodwill jobs department. She said she helps people who just got out of jail, handicapped and single parents find jobs.

Goodwill's mission statement is "Goodwill provides quality, effective employment training and basic education to individuals experiencing significant barriers to economic opportunity. Because jobs change lives."

What I like:
  • Cheap and current clothing for people who need them
  • Great kids books (personal favorite because I have a ferocious reader at home)
  • Inexpensive furniture
  • Goodwill helps people
  • The employees are always really nice
  • Electronics that work
  • A good return policy
What I would like to see:
  • Wider aisles
Local Goodwill
3002 Hoyt Ave
Everett, Wa 98201
(425) 743-6407
or
228 SW Everett Mall Way
Everett, Wa 98204
(425) 353-0957

Auction website



Thursday, January 12, 2012

Wishes








































Wishes is a new toy store in Everett. Yeah!!! I am so happy they are in Everett. We were so in need of a boutique toy store. Wishes sell toys from smaller and specialty toy companies. Toys for all ages. Popular books. Stuffed animals. Art supplies. Unique broad games and much much more. They are located in the old Borders store in the Everett mall. They are local business and they deserve your business. Check them out next time you need to by a present for your kiddos or a friends party.
Check them out on facebook.

Wishes
1402 SE Everett Mall Way #335
Everett, Wa

wishesemployment@gmail.com

Things I love:
  • Green toys
  • Science Toys
  • German Games
  • Popular Best Sellers Books
  • Toys for Babies
  • Euro Toys
  • Jewelry
  • Helpful owners

Thing I would to see:
  • Everyone I know in Everett go here and give them business!


Wednesday, January 4, 2012

East West Health Associates





















East West Health Associates is an Acupuncture clinic I have been going to for over a year off and on. Chu-Lan Chiong is the practitioner and she is super amazing at what she does. Her clinic specializes in allergy treatments. You can learn more about the type of treatments she does by going to www.naet.com or read the book Say Good-Bye to illness. I know the treatment really works and its painless. I personally have had lots of success with it. Chu-Lan also has had advanced education in nutrition and is all ways willing to help get your diet in check. One other point is she has the training to help you get over mental blocks in life that keep you from moving on or succeeding in life. One last thing is her prices are under $90 dollars per treatment and its covered by most insurance so if you are unsure if a condition is something she can treat, I would go in and see her, it can't hurt and you would be surprise by what she can help you with.

What I Love:
  • She bills all insurances
  • Great bed side manner
  • Super knowledgeable
  • There is a coffee house right next to her clinic
  • She is always on time
  • The clinic carries many supplements
  • Chu-Lan very relaxed and never tries to push you into treatment

What I would like to see:
  • A credit card machine
  • Reminder calls
East West Health Associates
11229 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, Wa 98125

Chu-Lan Chiong, L.Ac

Licensed Acupuncturist
Diplomate in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbology
(206) 545-7860