Since it is Valentine’s Day, only fair that I dedicate a post to things for him, right? There are so many natural and eco-friendly options out there. While there is nothing stopping our guys using them, it is nice to see a product line dedicated to them. As a blogger, I often get boxes of […]
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My Indie Polish Goodnight Puppy & Hearts Nail Art
It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Week without some pink nails, right? I am not usually into this kind of pink but a girl needs a few pink-pinks in her collection. My Indie Polish Goodnight Puppy was an Polish Pickup exclusive for July 2017. If you are not familiar with Polish Pickup, they have a theme each […]
Clean Kiss Organics Skincare Review
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 […]
My Indie Polish Candi Swatches & Review
The first of ten polishes I bought from the My Indie Polish Thanksgiving Mystery Box Sale is Candi. Named after a good friend of My Indie Polish maker Tanya, Candi also stands for Challenge Accepted Now Destroying It. Seriously, watch for this sale. I got ten full size polishes for $55. Since I had an […]
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 […]
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 / […]
Tickled Tea Rum and Cola Tea Review
A non alcoholic Rum and Cola tea to warm you up on cooler fall nights, if they ever arrive! Tickled Tea is a Canadian tea company based out of Alberta and you know I love to give the smaller indie companies some love. So despite the cinnamon listed in this, I gave it a try […]
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 […]
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 […]