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Now that cottage season is in full swing, do you find yourself with a summer calendar that includes a revolving door of guests? Allow us to inspire you with some pantry items that will make entertaining a breeze. Each of the products from these woman-owned brands is of the highest quality, despite the convenience they bring to feeding a crowd. These five gems will enable you to spend time on the dock or in the boat with everyone else, instead of sweating it out in the kitchen.

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And the Summer Discovery Box is now in the hands of all customers. Scroll down to see what was inside and count the days until the Fall Discovery Box goes on sale. I’m just as excited about the next box as I was for the first one!

This week’s newsletter is sponsored by Air Mail. Thank you for your support! Now get ready to add a few new items to your grocery list for your next trip to the cottage.

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 You could bake your own gluten-free breakfast breads, but the risks are many: dry, tasteless, unappetizing (speaking from personal experience) or you could whip up some perfectly tasty treats that everyone around the table will enjoy, no matter what their dietary preferences. It’s as easy as 1-2-3 with a healthy baking mix from Stellar Eats.

It’s hot as heck and everyone enjoying the outdoors at the cottage is parched. Time to bring out the Gingerbug! The founder wants you to swap out traditional sugary drinks for this good-for-you soda made from real food ingredients. You won’t believe how it became a business.

Here’s a rainy day meal that’s easy to whip together, as long as you have a jar of Rippah Chili Oil on hand. This Asian inspired oil, created by Nicola Scott, an Australian who finds herself now living in Canada, is the perfect base for a flavourful meal that will ignite the taste buds and have everyone asking for more.

If your motto is “everything is better with butter,” it’s better still with Butter Bar’s flavoured butters, that can make a simple dish a gourmet experience. Pick up a few bars to keep on hand to jazz up a pasta dish, make memorable pancakes or to serve on a butter board with breads and veggies, charcuterie style before dinner.

Nothing says crowd pleaser like popcorn and this one not only tastes great, but you can feel good about serving it too. Made of purple corn from Peru, it’s a healthier popcorn and 25% of profits are donated to causes supporting children facing food insecurity. Purplesful popcorn anyone?

I can now reveal the contents of The Summer Discovery Box! Every package has been delivered, and I hope those of you who ordered it are enjoying the items inside. Have a peek at the Founder of Niyama unboxing hers.

The goal in creating the Discovery Box is simple. My hope is that the products you discover will become new favourites, and that you will continue to support the women behind them as new customers.

Find out why I chose these items for summer and access the discounts offered to Genuinely Stellar subscribers from these exceptional brands.

Watch this space for five quick things to make your life a little richer.

It’s Stampede week in Calgary, and if you’ve never been, take this writer’s advice and make the most of your visit to the world’s largest outdoor rodeo.

It’s hot outside. You’re serving salad for your outdoor barbecue. Here’s a brilliant hack to keep your cold dishes cool even in the hottest conditions.

By now, you probably know that Taylor and Travis tied the knot. I found a recap of the evening, in case you want the highlights without having to wade through the sea of media coverage.

I found this simple way to create your own wrapping paper on the feed of a talented woman who will be featured in the newsletter in the coming weeks. Check out what you can do with a potato, craft paper and paint.

There’s nothing like a juicy homegrown strawberry at this time of year. Here’s an easy, no bake dessert to make the most of this season’s bounty.

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Last week, was all about how to wear red for Canada Day and the suggestion was start with a beautiful white blouse from Amanda Maria and then layer on a red accessory from Rosa Rims, Vimeria, Dora Nola or Heirloom Hats. Get the full issue here.

If you’re kicking yourself for not getting the Summer Discovery Box, the Fall Box will go on sale next week. $350 worth of products from woman-owned brands, yours for $199 if you purchase a one-time box. And if you purchase a subscription for quarterly boxes, each one is $189. Discover new brands and support the women entrepreneurs behind them.