Small Batch Soaps (Canadian Indie Co) Review

Small Batch Soaps Review Soaps and Lipbalm

I feel so clean with all of the soaps and skincare products I have tried lately but I have another one for you.  Small Batch Soaps is a vegan, cruelty free, paraben & phthalate free soap company based in Burlington, Ontario.  Lisa started making her own soaps and skincare to relax while at university and has […]

HollyBerry Mineral Makeup Review

HollyBerry Mineral Makeup Review and Swatches at Craftadian

You may remember HollyBerry from my previous review of their skincare line.  She makes the most amazing Milk Chocolate body lotion.  They recently expanded to include mineral makeup and I got some face products and eyeshadows to try out! Starting with the face products, the range includes four products suitable for light to medium skintones.  I […]

It’s Only Natural Bath & Skincare Review

It's Only Natural Fergus Ontario Craftadian Review - Canadian Indies

Hamilton has a great indie business scene.  I am lucky enough to live not far from James St N where there are lots of small local businesses and stores that stock products from the home based indies like the James North General Store and others.  The thriving indie businesses mean we are lucky enough to […]

Ellingwood Soap Company

Ellingwood Soap Company Hamilton Review Canada

Growing up my sister had really bad eczema. So bad that when we moved, the new neighbours called child services when my mum was giving her a bath because she screamed just from water. So the Ellingwood Soap Company really resonates with me. Michael and Anna started making their own skincare to combat their daughter’s […]

Joy & Polish Co. Merry Grinchy Christmas

Joy and Polish Co Merry Grinchy Christmas Nail Polish Review and Swatches

Christmas is all about the Christmas movies for me.  I may have squealed a little when I saw that Elf would be on soon because it means the start of so many Christmas movies.  So when Stephanie mentioned her upcoming Merry Grinchy Christmas polish when I tried out Spiced Plum and Goldschlacquer a while back I […]

The Northern Goddess Skincare

The Northern Goddess - Skincare Review - Craftadian Show maker

The holidays are a great time to support local and independent businesses.  Like big businesses, they make most of their money at the holidays too.  There are holiday markets, orders for Christmas gifts and more.  The upcoming Craftadian show in Hamilton is the perfect time to get that gifting shopping list done while buying local, […]

5 Animal Lover Mugs You Need In Your Collection

Five Animal Themed Mugs You Need In Your Collection

As a tea lover, I have various cups, infusers and more that I like for different teas.  Some that keep it warm for longer, colour changing, seemingly bottomless and more.  But animal themed mugs, especially cat mugs, steal my heart every time.  Here are five currently available animal themed mugs you need to add to your […]

Joy & Polish Co Spiced Plum & Goldschlacquer

Joy and Polish Bottles - Spiced Plum and Goldschlacquer

Always looking out for local makers for beauty products, I noticed that the upcoming Craftadian show in Mississauga this weekend has a nail polish maker, Joy and Polish Co.  I can’t make it to the show this weekend, but tried out Stephanie’s personal fave polish, Goldschlacquer along with Spiced Plum and some of her new […]