fbpx
10 Inspiring Shop Local Quotes

10 Inspiring Shop Local Quotes

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

5 Handmade Baby Gifts You Will Love

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

5 Amazing Toronto Handmade Markets in 2020

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...
Handmade in the Summer

Handmade in the Summer

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

The Rise of Pink Lemon

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...
Baby And Kids Handmade Market

Baby And Kids Handmade Market

  Join us in Bowmanville for our 2nd Annual baby & kids handmade market. Shop over 40 local and handmade shops that specialize in all things baby & kids. From handmade hats, toys & clothing to local services that cater to children – this market...
Shop Feature: Everyday Hustle

Shop Feature: Everyday Hustle

Shop Feature: Everyday Hustle Meet the makers Everyday Hustle is a 100% Canadian clothing brand focused on making ethical, versatile pieces that will take you from one hustle to the next. We believe ethical choices in fashion should be accessible to everybody and fit...
For the Love of Local

For the Love of Local

For the Love of Local Reality check….. Have you ever just pinched yourself and thought wait a minute is this really my life? Well I do it almost daily. I know that must sound weird but I just cannot believe Picks and Giggles is on the upwards side of turning 9...
Fall in love with Handmade

Fall in love with Handmade

Join us this September 22nd at Kingsway College in Oshawa for a handmade and local shopping experience. 90+ local artisans showcasing their beautifully made items, all under one roof. ____________________________________________________ Regular admission:  $5/ticket...
What We’re Looking For In A Vendor

What We’re Looking For In A Vendor

What We’re Looking For In A Vendor With every show my main goal is to connect shoppers to amazing local and handmade artisans which means I actually have 2 very important jobs. Attract amazing shops/artisans who want to be in my show Attract amazing shoppers who want...

Pin It on Pinterest