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