KSFY Gives Back: Receiving a gift from Filly Flair Boutique

LeeAnna Rabine says she's been so grateful since the first story KSFY News aired to recognize her on Thanksgiving. She is a first grade teacher at Hawthorne Elementary School and one of KSFY's station partners was able to give her a gift from Filly Flair Boutique to recognize her. Click the link in the related links section of this article to watch the first story about who nominated Rabine for the KSFY Gives Back segment.

Rabine went to Filly Flair on Tuesday afternoon to receive her gift. The boutique gave her a makeover, a brand new outfit and the chance to have a photoshoot. They did her make up and hair before they let her look in the mirror.

"When i looked in the mirror, 'that's not me.' It was shocking," said Rabine.

She said she never takes time for herself.

"I haven't even had the time to think about my children and it's actually kind of fun because my children are my life," said Rabine. "My husband is my life and taking a little break from that to take care of my self has been really fun."

Rabine was originally nominated because she strives to spread kindness in everything she does whether it's at school or at church. The owner of Filly Flair Boutique heard about Rabine and what she does as a teacher and wanted to recognize her.

"It's so selfless, you know of what they do. So we're really happy to be a part of this and give back something small to her," said Laura Benson, the owner of the boutique.

Rabine was given the chance to pick out a new outfit, get a makeover and have a photoshoot at the boutique. But it was just being there that she enjoyed most.

"I'm very grateful that I had the opportunity to do this and to build the relationships and the friendships I have in just a few hours," she said.

The owner of the boutique says nothing makes her happier than giving back.

"What is the purpose of all of this if I don't get to share it with other people? So it's always a pleasure to help others and give back to the people," Benson explained.

It's something Rabine would have to agree with. "That comfort in the heart, the warm feeling. I encourage everybody to give back," she said.

Filly Flair Boutique is located off of 57th Street and Louise Avenue in Sioux Falls. The owner said she tries to fill her store with women's clothes for all ages.