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Local Love List: March 4/22

March 4, 2022 By Kari 1 Comment

Hidden gems, cool local products, and unique events in the Edmonton area.
Here’s what’s on your Local Love List this week!

You can now follow the Local Love List on Instagram here.

The Local Love List is published the first Friday of every month at KariSkelton.com.
Thank you for continuing to read my blog, and supporting my small business.

“We Stand Free,” based on the ongoing situation in Ukraine. By Samantha Williams-Chapelsky: Abstract Landscape Painter. Edmonton.

 

Great to see many local businesses with initiatives to support the people of Ukraine. Here are several and please send me a message if you know of any others.

Local For Ukraine

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Council has launched “Fill a plane for Ukraine”. Drop up items from this list to their warehouse at11260 184 St, T5S 2S6. A charter plane will fly from Edmonton to Poland to drop of the supplies.

Rosti Coffee is donating100% of the proceeds from sales of this coffee (Guatemala Finca El Sarral) to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

Buy here.

Arcadia is donating $2 from the sale of each four-pack of their new hybrid Sour Lite. Funds will go to Save The Children Ukraine.

Get yours here or pop into Arcadia (10712 120 St NW) and pick some up.

The Pierogerie is donating all proceeds from the sale of their Cheddar Cheese pierogi to the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal. Place your order by Tuesday, March 8 and it will get it delivered on the Friday.

Order here.

Bonne Vie Bakery is supporting the Great Canadian Baking Show Alumni – Baking for Ukraine initiative. “We are baking a special loaf of Makivnyk or Poppy Seed Roll with 100% of the $20 price going to this cause. In this loaf, a portion of the flour is Red Fife, Canada’s oldest variety, and believed to originate from Halychanka wheat from Ukraine.”

The loaf sale will go live here at 4:00 MST (Friday, March 5). 

Confetti Sweets is donating 100% of the proceeds from the sales of these blue and yellow sprinkle cookies to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. They’ve already raised $16,000 through this initiative! Stop into their shop to get yours -41 Broadway Blvd #6, Sherwood Park.

Paris Jewellers is donating $25,000 and 10% of sales in-store and online to The UN Refugee Agency in Canada (until March 6).

Shop here.

More For Ukraine

Proceeds from the sale of these beautiful ‘Stop War’ t-shirts by Kreative Kustoms will be donated to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal through Red Cross.

Order yours here.

CavelliotDesigns is donating $10 from the sale of each of these handcrafted pins to the Canadian Red Cross. All donations for the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis appeal will be matched by the Government of Canada.

Purchase yours here.

Made By K&A is donating all profits from the sale of this tee (there’s a sweatshirt too) to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation.

Buy yours here.

New Resto: Hayloft

  • Hayloft Steak and Fish is opening this month in Cameron Heights. Hayloft is the newest in Chef Paul Shufelt’s lineup (Workshop, Woodshed, The Greenhouse) and will showcase a lounge and main room featuring delicious dishes made from Nonay Beef and Effing Seafoods. Check out some behind the scenes here.

Hayloft: 637 Cameron Heights Drive

Lakeside Farmstead Sirloin With Lobster Hollandaise photo: Curtis Comeau

 

Queer History Project

  • Queer history is everywhere in our city, and the Edmonton Queer History Project is designed to make it visible and accessible to all Edmontonians. The Edmonton Queer History Project is launching a new downtown queer history map, walking tours, an interactive multi-media website, and a podcast entitled “Here to Queer” hosted by the original “Edmonton Queen,” Darrin Hagen. The public launch event is happening on March 8 at 10 am at Michael Phair Park with an exclusive walking tour afterwards. More info here.

Freson Bros. Edmonton Birthday!

  • Freson Bros. Edmonton is celebrating its first birthday and you’re invited! It all goes down tomorrow (Saturday, March 1) Details on the perks, giveaway, and all my favourite parts of Canada’s Coolest Grocery store right here.

Enter to win a $250 Freson Bros. gift card right here! Contest closes tonight at 11:59 p.m MST.

Best Cookies in Edmonton

  • Here’s where you can score the best cookies in Edmonton (and area)! I’ve rounded up our top five favourite spots. Check it out here.

Dr. Jody Event

  • Dr. Jody’s Carrington’s latest event – Just Jody is all about reconnection and laughter.  Expect conversation about joy, fulfilment, and ‘knowing that we’re going to fuck it up 70% of the time’. Goes down in Red Deer on April 2nd, 2022. Get your tickets here.

How to Talk With Our Kids About Big Things (like war)

  • We were fortunate to have Dr. Jody contribute to KariSkelton.com this week. Her advice on talking to our kids about big things (like war). Plus, hear how other parents handle it, and discover an awesome resource for important chats.

Read it here.

Vanilla Syrup

  • Mojo Jojo is out with a super yummy Real Vanilla Sweetner syrup. Perfect for coffee, cocktails, and confections. I used some of this to create a delicious mocktail! The recipe will be up at KariSkelton.com next week. Shop the vanilla syrup here. 

Bodies Are Cool Kids Activity

  • The Black Bookshelf Project is out with the Bodies are Cool craft and conversation kit. It includes a Bodies Are Cool book, five wooden peg dolls of different shapes and sizes, five colours of acrylic skin tone paint, one paintbrush and one conversation card. Purchase yours here.

All proceeds from the purchase of this crafting conversation kit will go towards funding bookshelves!

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Discount Codes

  • Grand Dog Essentials: Our friends at Grand Dog are offering KariSkelton.com readers 10% off your first order over $50! Our dogs have been eating this made-in-Alberta raw dog food for over a year. They’re an amazing local company and unlike other raw dog foods out there, the food is cost-effective.  Use the code Kari10 at checkout. Be sure to also check out their Instagram where they offer amazing tips for feeding your dog.
  • Copper Spice Co.: this relatively new Edmonton-based shop makes unique handcrafted spice blends, culinary herbs, and fresh spices. The quality is amazing and the packaging is gorgeous!  Use the code Kari15 for 15% off all spices, herbs, and blends at copperspiceco.com
  • The LAB Studio: Get $20 off your next service at The LAB Studio just by mentioning you’re a KariSkelton.com reader! This is the best place to get your brows and lashes done. Check them out here. 

New At KariSkelton.com

Sourdough Grilled Cheese Recipe: A delicious twist on your traditional grilled cheese sandwich.

Get the recipe here.

Baby Stuff Moms Swear By {2022}: The top ten hottest baby stuff moms swear by! A dream bassinet, magical breast pump, best monitor, swing, lounger, and more.

Check it out here.

Our Winter Getaway To Jasper: All the details of our winter getaway to Jasper! Where we stayed, what we did, and, of course – what we ate! Plus, download our itinerary to use with your family!

Read it Here.

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If you know of any hidden gems, cool local products, or unique events that may be a fit for the Local Love List, message me here.

Read more Local Love Lists here.

 

xx

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  1. Lily Mannarino says

    March 4, 2022 at 7:35 am

    Love your local love list! @lilymannarino

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Of course you want to have a general plan of the rides you want to hit, your strategy for tackling the pack, etc. but leave space so when suddenly Goofy is walking down the street and your kiddo wants a photo - you have time. 

➡️ Book your hotel and park passes ahead of time for sure. Reserve a character dinner too (we booked ours the day before and got the last spot). 

There are a lot of to-the-minute schedules you'll find out there for how to hit every ride and try all the food in record time but for a family with young kids, I don't recommend it. Just go with the flow and have fun! 🤗

➡️ Make sure to head a few reels back and see how we surprised our seven-year-old with the trip! Ask any questions below. ❤️ Like and save this post if it was helpful for you.

More Disney tips coming to my Reels feed and KariSkelton.com this week! 

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Happiest place on earth. ❤️❤️❤️ We di Happiest place on earth. ❤️❤️❤️

We didn't know how it would go... (or work) with bringing a baby to Disney. It was amazing. 🥰  What do you want to know? I've got a whole bunch of tips now. 😄👍

#disneybabies #babyatdisney #familytraveltips
Easiest Easter Dinner! ➡️ Give yourself a bre Easiest Easter Dinner!

➡️ Give yourself a break this year and just order your Easter dinner from @fresonbros!

📍These delicious chef-prepared Easter Dinner Boxes are totally customizable. Your main course  is mouth-watering, tender Mountain Park ham, with a delicious ham glaze, roasted garlic parmesan baby potatoes and honey dill carrots.

Customizable add-ons include:

- Granny’s Stuffing
- macaroni salad
- Alberta sourdough
- iconic sourdough hot cross buns
-choice of desserts like
coconut macaroon cookies, sourdough cinnamon buns, and sweet coconut cream pie!

➡️ Order online (link in my bio) from now until April 16 and pick up at your nearest Freson Bros. location. Save this idea and make sure to share with your friends!

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#cateredeasterdinner #easydinner #easyEasterdinner #yegfood #easterbox #ordereaster
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