Summer Finds

Hello friend,

Welcome August! But how did you get here so fast! We’re trying to soak in as much summer as possible, without thinking about shorter days and cooler nights. In this issue of the newsletter, we bring you some new discoveries we’ve made this summer and share some new products from an old favourite.

Meet the two-time founder making hay with beaded bracelets; two women who want you to think about sympathy gifts through a different lens; a farmer’s market favourite that’s blazing a trail in the healthy soda market; new products from one of our favourite skin care brands and a remote woman-owned getaway that is as dreamy as can be!

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Enjoy! 

 Who doesn’t love a good stack? This founder makes beaded bracelets. Can you guess what happened when Taylor Swift came to town?

Recognizing loss is never easy. These women founders have a new way for you to express your condolences with gifts that are meaningful, elegant and appreciated.

The perfect sip on a hot summer day. This farmer’s market sensation is now in grocery and health food stores. The business started in the unlikeliest of circumstances: when one woman and her husband took their family off the grid.

If you’ve been a subscriber for a while, you know we love Sahajan. So, when they launched two new products, we couldn’t wait to try them. Find out what we think.

You’re going to love this woman-owned boutique hotel and its captivating surroundings, even if the destination isn’t on your bucket list.

Myth: Pet insurance isn’t worth the money

Did you know that one pet health emergency can cost up to $10,000? That could put a huge strain on your savings or even force you to max out your credit cards. Protect your budget and your pet by thinking ahead and choosing a plan that works for both of you.

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

Who doesn’t love a good picnic? When a University of Guelph graduate posted a callout for others to join her for a picnic in the park, to her surprise, thousands showed up.

Take a guess where you’ll find the next emerging wine region in Canada? If you guessed Ontario or BC, guess again! Quebec wines are on the lists of many of the province’s restaurants and can even be found at a Michelin starred restaurant in Paris. C’est vrai!

Family coming this long weekend? Stressing about what to serve? We found a treasure trove of summer barbecue menu ideas. You got this.

Two words. Pamela Anderson. Are you as obsessed as we are? 2025 Pam is a long way from Baywatch Pam and we love it.

We love a good beauty tip, especially if it applies to eh-ehm, women of a certain age. We also love a beauty influencer who keeps it real! Listen to this!

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Invited to a white party before the end of summer? We covered what to wear to a white party in the newsletter last month. Get the issue here.

Need some new titles to add to your summer reading list? Get two recos from Aynsley which happen to be from first time novelists from different eras in her life. Get their stories here.

Find out what you have to look forward to next Sunday in Genuinely Stellar!

We’re mixing up some cocktails with one of our favourite woman-owned spirits brands. Read next week’s issue to get the recipes for your next soirée.