For the second in what I hope will be a series of interviews with independent retailers, I contacted Lisa from Giving Gifts.
Giving Gifts is an online shop that operates out of Vancouver, BC. They carry a range of fair trade, eco friendly and fun items for babies, kids, adults and pets.
Lisa, the owner and operator of Giving Gifts, was kind enough to grant me an interview
Tell me a bit about yourself and your family.
How old are you (you don’t have to give an exact year, ballpark if you prefer, 20s, 30s?) You have three little ones, how old are they now?
What’s your background? Held any interesting jobs prior to opening Giving Gifts?
I know you opened Giving Gifts fairly recently. What’s your favourite part of being a business owner so far?

What do you think about working from home? Love it? Hate it? Are your kids around when youβre working?
I know that part of the philosophy behind Giving Gifts is giving back by helping to supporting charity. I had read that Carli’s Kids was your charity for 2010. First can you tell me a bit about Carli’s Kids? What sort of portion of each sale is going towards charity? Do you have a different charity lined up for 2011? If so, who/what?
Since I started following your online storefront a few months back I’ve noticed many cool new additions to your product line-up (like the reuseable gift bags!) Anything else interesting that you might be planning on adding soon?
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Lisa is getting in more of these adorable Blabla Mobiles. The first batch sold out almost immediately. |
And finally, What is your one favourite gift to give someone else?
Questions for Lisa? I’m sure she’s still lurking around and might be willing to answer. Suggestions for what I should ask next time? What sort of things would you like to learn about the people behind some of these cool independent stores? Anyone in particular you’d like to hear from?
Nice to meet you Lisa ;)Great interview! What a wonderful philosophy behind that sweet store!
Thanks so much Eva and thanks to Deanna for asking the interview questions – they were fun to answer. Hope to see everyone shopping at the Giving Gifts' Birthday Sale!
What a great site and a wonderful interview!! New follower, for sure.Thanks for stumbling me (Reading with Joey). I'm stumblin' you right back!
Great interview!Happy Tumble Tuesday http://booksyourkidswilllove.blogspot.com/2011/01/feed-newsflesh.html
That was a great interview. Very interesting read. I stumbled you, http://scarymarythehamsterlady.blogspot.com/2011/…
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Thanks for stumbling at Acting BalancedI'm here to return the favor – love finding cool Canadian e-retailers – since I'm forever sending birthday and other gifts to my family in Toronto π
great interview, I love meeting Canadian Mompreneurs! it must be hard to work from home, it's hard enough to blog from home lol
Interesting interview π Sounds like a great business.Thanks for stumbling my post – I've stumbled yours as well.
Thanks for stumbling my Watermelon Cookies post. I have actually been one of your subscribers for a few weeks now. I love your Mommy Confessions as I can aways relate. Very interesting blog post about Giving Gifts. I will have to check out the site. Thanks againFaith Home Ec @ Homehomeecathome.com
Hi! Great post…I don't usually read interviews too often, but this one was pretty interesting!Thanks for stopping by…stumbled!Kristin π
Hey I stumbled your blog post π Mine ishttp://justasmalltownmommy.blogspot.com/2011/02/blogging-intimidation.htmlI also added myself to your GFC, Happy Blogging!
Thanks for stumbling my blog, I'm here stumbling back and following your blog, great interview! Look forward to more in the coming weeks. Happy Friday!