Introducing Clean Kiss Organics, a local indie skincare company. I have tried quite a few Canadian skincare companies, but have found that many are great at bath bombs and soaps, but when it comes to the other stuff, buy a base and just add scents. Or, they have great ingredients but they just miss the […]
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Shop Local At The Mississauga Etsy Made In Canada Show
Although I am excited to check out some of the new to me Etsy makers at the Hamilton show, I wish I could make it to the Mississauga Etsy Made In Canada Show too. Not only is Beyond The Nail there to fuel my nail polish addiction but Holly Berry Body too. And you know […]
Shop Local at the Hamilton Etsy Made In Canada Show
The holiday shopping season is almost upon us. But Etsy is giving us one last “normal” shopping market before everything turns fall and holiday themed. The Hamilton Etsy Made In Canada Show will be held at the Lincoln Alexander Centre tomorrow. There are some great local vendors with a mix of product types to suit […]
Trying Beyond The Nail Ahead of Etsy Made In Canada Mississauga 2017
I was lucky enough to get to try some of the Beyond The Nail polishes that will be available at the Mississauga Etsy Made In Canada show this weekend. I find handmade polishes at craft shows can be a little hit and miss. Some are outstanding, usually the ones that come from straight polish / […]
Botany Barn Review (Canadian Etsy Seller)
With Etsy Made In Canada this weekend, it is a great time to check out some new local vendors. I will be attending the Hamilton show but there are Etsy Made In Canada local shows all over the country. The Made in Canada Hamilton show has some vendors from outside Hamilton but they are all […]
Wild Heather Campfire Smores Tea
I realize that lapsang souchong is not for everyone. The smokey smell, the strong flavour, definitely an acquired taste. But if you have ever wanted to try one, Wild Heather Tea Company’s Campfire Smores is a great starter. With a sprinkling of cocoa nibs, chocolate chips and sugar the sweeter taste makes it the perfect […]
Craftadian Made In Hamilton Fall 2017 Show
If you have been reading for a while, you will know that I love Craftadian shows. For most things, we need to go into Toronto but Hamilton has a thriving indie maker scene and several craft shows a year. Craftadian’s Made in Hamilton is the next one and less than a week away. So what […]
Craftadian Artisan Box – Handmade Wellness Goodies For Mother’s Day
Have you heard of the Craftadian Artisan box? It is a quarterly box filled with Canadian (and often local) handmade goodies. I will start with all of the info and keep the spoilers below. So if you want to order and not know what is in the box, you can. The Craftadian Artisan Box is $34.99 […]
Simona’s Sweet Skincare – An Adorable Bath & Skincare Bakery
Sometimes, you just need pretty things. Opening this package of Simona’s Sweet Skincare products, there was much squealing of OMG look at thisss! Everything in the line is bakery themed, from chocolate massage bars, cupcake bath bombs and macaron lip balms. Simona’s Sweet Skincare is all dessert-inspired, using flavours instead of fragrances, and mostly food […]