BUYVET NEWSLETTER – HOLIDAY EDITION
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
PUBLISHED BY: BRIGHTSTAR CONSULTING, LLC
EDITOR: REGINA D. REMBERT
▪ For the next four weeks, BUYVET will feature veteran owned businesses that offer great holiday gift ideas!
▪ As we promote small business shopping this season, we must remember our small veteran owned businesses and thank them for their service.
▪ This has been a NON TRADITIONAL year, so think NON TRADITIONAL this gift giving season.
REMEMBER, OUT OF THE BOX THINKERS ARE THE MOST CREATIVE
GIFT GIVERS!
If you are looking for other veteran owned businesses not included in this
edition, please visit: https://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/
===Winner of the Ribbon
Challenge 11/22/20!
The winner of the 11/22/20 Ribbon Challenge is:
David Henson, SFC Retired. Congratulations and Well Done! Thanks to
everyone for your participation! Look for more challenges in the future! A little information on the ribbon has been provided below:
Ribbon: National Defense Ribbon
The gold center stripe represents high ideals, while the red, white, and blue
stripes represent the United States flag. Red for hardiness and valor, white for purity of purpose, and blue for perseverance and justice.
The National Defense Service Medal was established by President Dwight D.
Eisenhower on April 22, 1953. The National Defense Service medal is awardedto th ose who have served honorable active duty. In 1991 President George W. Bush issued Executive Order 12776 to have the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) eligible to those who serve in the Reserve during the Gulf War.
Later the Department of Defense authorized Reserve and National Guard
forces to be awarded the National Defense Service medal after the 9/11
attacks. The medal is also authorized to those who are serving as cadets or
midshipmen at the Air Force, Army or Naval Academies.
Thank you to all recipients for your service!!
Branche Basu Boutique
7000 N Cotton Lane, Unit 296
Waddell, AZ 85355
At Branche Basu Boutique, we create bath and
bodycare products using “all” 100% natural
ingredients, exotic butters, and essential oils
while promoting wellness. No order is too small.
Our goal is “Quality” with each and every order!
Check them out today!!
For more information on our products visit: #smallbatch @kimbranche
branchebasuboutique.com
or:
Website:http://www.branchebasuboutique.com
You can also email with questions at: [email protected]
Battleragz Apparel
At Battleragz Apparel, we offer a variety of
traditional and non traditional sports gear with
military themes. We can also design items to your
specifications!
For more information, visit: Battleragz at
https://www.yellowpages.com/chesapeakeoh/mip/battleragz-apparel-530547950)
or:
https://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/business/22611/battleragz-apparel
Donya’s Florals
Need Holiday Flowers? Are you planning to send
Holiday Flowers to friends or loved ones?
If so please consider Donya’s Florals. At Donya’s
there is a huge variety of all types of quality floral
arrangements!
Address: 400 N. High St Suite #198 Columbus,
OH, 43215
Phone: (614) 626-2260
Website: https:www.donyasflorals.com
You can also email with questions at: [email protected].
Dream Crumb True Cakes
Spectacular is one word that describes these
delicious masterpieces!! Dream Crumb True
Cakes is known for being an Outstanding bakery,
second to none in the area. They offer cakes,
cupcakes, cookies and more sweet treats! What a
special and unique gift idea for the Holidays!!
Address: 280 Pioneer Street, Akron, OH 44305
Phone: 330-604-4365.
website: https://www.yellowpages.com/akron-oh/mip/dream-crumb-true-cakes475978017
or
https://www.bizapedia.com/oh/dream-crumb-true-cakes-llc.html
F3 Fly Fishing
Address:6575 Canby PL
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
There are many great gifts for the avid fisherman
in your life!! Handmade, original items, Perfect for
any “true” sportsman. Reach out to F3 Fly Fishing
today!!
Website: https://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/business/14407/f3-fly-fishing
Freedom Bound Quilt Company
Beautiful handmade and made to order quilts are
perfect for Holidays or for any special occassion!
But wait there are more gifts available other than
quilts! They also offer quilt making lessons, gift
cards are available! Beautiful gift idea, simply
timeless!!
Address: 1050 N Shoop Ave
Wauseon, OH 43567
Phone: (419) 379-3031
Website:
https://www.freedomboundquiltshop.com/[email protected]
Jakes Sportswear
Looking for tee-shirts and matching masks for the
family this holiday season? Look no further,
Jake’s can take good care of you! They have a
wide variety of products and services for you to
choose from. Don’t delay, order today!
Address: 112 N. Elm, Sugargrove, OH 43155
(740) 746-8356
Website: http://www.jakessportswearohio.com
John Walters Photography
(https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/john-waltersphotographic-studioamelia/ef0674f6dc8851e3.html)
Holiday time is the time when many families take
their precious family photos. Trust your family
photos to John Walters Photography.
This company provides Commercial Photographers, Photography &
Videography, and Portrait Photographers. If you are in the Amelia area, please consider John Walters Photography for your family or holiday photo needs. They offer a large variety of services.
Address: 131 East Main Street, P.O. Box 244 Amelia, 45102
Phone: 513-753-4900
Website: https://www.yellowpages.com/amelia-oh/mip/john-waltersphotography-976649
Mutt’s Sauce, LLC
3541 Dayton-Xenia Rd
P.O. Box 340991
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 368-8870
Website: https://www.muttssauce.com
Looking for good eats, or the perfect Holiday gift!
Then you have come to the right place.
This Air Force veteran company has touched
down and made a splash taking the local markets by storm! Mutt sauce is a
multi purpose specialty sauce infused with sweet and tangy and goes with
everything!! They have featured on Forbes and endorsed as a favorite by many others!
Can they count on your support? Give them a try, you won’t regret it!!
Any Questions: [email protected]
Renegade Candle Company
Who doesn’t love Holiday candles? The smell
and beauty are undeniable! You won’t be
disappointed with the quality and variety of these
Renegade products! Give them a call today or
visit the website!!
Address: 5195 Hampsted Village Center Way,
New Albany, OH 43054,
Phone: (614) 245-8451
Website: https://renegadecandles.com/
On Behalf of the Think Veterans First Team, Happy Holidays to all of
our supporters! Blessings to each of you and your families.
Support your local VOBs as often as you can. Enjoy your families this Holiday Season and please wear your mask to protect yourself and others, wash your hands often, and stay safe!
“Let there be Peace on earth, and let it begin with me”.