The weather is finally warming up, pandemic restrictions are loosening and life is returning to normal in Ontario at last. Are you itching to travel but don’t have the budget for a big trip? We have good news. Residents and guests to Toronto have so much to...
Shop Local Online This Christmas : Unboxed Wishbook SUBSCRIBE TO GET YOUR WISHBOOK! This year has been tough on local businesses. During the pandemic lockdown earlier this year, big box retailers like WalMart were among the few essential services permitted to remain...
The number one question I’ve been asked since March is “have you thought of hosting a virtual market?” My answer has always been no. Here’s why. At Picks and Giggles, my goal has always been to leverage our following to support our local makers and small...
We’re partnering with The Oshawa Generals and the BIA of Oshawa for their annual Street Fest, taking place before their 2020 Home Opener – (final date TBA) The festival will begin at 12PM in the afternoon and continue throughout the day leading up to the...
Why Handmade Markets Are Critical to the Shop Local Movement It’s a good time to be a small business owner. With market trends indicating a shift away from retail and an increased interest in smaller, local businesses, the shop local movement is on the rise! For...
10 Inspiring Shop Local Quotes The shop local movement is hardly a trend – it’s a shift in lifestyle that more and more people are embracing. In increasing numbers, consumers are turning away from big box retailers and investing in local businesses...
5 Handmade Baby Gifts You Will Love Whether you’re shopping for a baby shower, birthday, christening, or other special event, baby gifts that have been handmade with care with quality materials are the perfect way to show some love to new mamas and their sweet little...
5 Amazing Toronto Handmade Markets in 2020 SHOP LOCAL IN TORONTO The impact of shopping local is greater than you might think. By supporting local vendors and makers at a handmade market, you are creating jobs, keeping money in the local economy, investing...
This Handmade Market in June is your one stop shop for all things local! Find over 80 local businesses and services – from artisans, carpenters, chefs, and so much more!!! Picks and Giggles is a well curated series of markets highlighting both established and...
The Rise of Pink Lemon How did Pink Lemon come to be? I have always been a DIY’er, loved design and making things pretty and it goes back about 15 years when I bought my first home, had a tiny budget, and made most of the things inside decor wise. I always made things...
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