• Lash Extensions at Loud Lash (Or, Why Did I Wait to Get These?)

    I LOVE discovering local businesses. People doing it for themselves rather than chain stores makes me so happy! I think part of that is growing up with my family owning a business and the trials I saw us go through. I want every small business that is worthy of attention to succeed. And I found another worthy business. As I mentioned in a previous post, I was about to go on the Sweat Alberta Retreat.  Since it would be a weekend of sweating and working out, I didn’t really want to mess with mascara every morning. Also, most mascara causes…

  • My Five Favourite Etsy Shops.

    I’ve bought some stuff off of Etsy that I love. Etsy is HUGE for me because I love supporting artists and small businesses. I know a few of my friends that have Etsy as well, although I haven’t had the funds to support them directly, I know that they do amazing work. But first, five of my fave Etsy shops that I have supported: Muladhara Yoga: Amanda Klimchuk makes yoga clothing; amazing, functional and strong yoga clothing that will not fail you. This was my first purchase on Etsy, ever. Her shop was recommended to me by a close friend…