Vendors

Emily O'Brien is an entrepreneur and the founder of Comeback Snacks —a specialty popcorn company that challenges the status quo. After being sentenced to a four-year jail term stemming from her battle with addiction, Emily set out on the mission to get clean, transform herself, and make her time in jail as meaningful as possible. Having fostered an entrepreneurial career before her sentence, Emily birthed the idea for Comeback Snacks to create unique popcorn flavours inspired by the ones she found and curated in prison. Aware of the hardships of being incarcerated, Emily is driven to help remove the stigma surrounding people with prior convictions, as well as give them opportunities for reintegration through training, empowerment and education.

Comeback Snacks is based out of Hamilton, their Comeback Commissary is located at 302 Main St West.

Instagram: @comebacksnacks

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Moose River Preserves is a local producer of
small-batch, artisan, jams, jellies, and barbeque
sauces. The produce we use is sourced from
farms across southern Ontario. We work with
several great charities supporting the
communities we serve.
Located in Milton, our products are sold at
farmers markets, craft shows and special
events, we also deliver across the Greater
Toronto Area.

Instagram: moose_river_preserves

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Sixty Forty began as a way to raise funds for our friend, Shona, who was fighting cancer. Over 13 years later we continue to use our platform to raise money for a variety of charities. Our business name came to be when our daughter was young and would say she loved us 6040. To her that meant infinity.
Designed with the best intentions, our Love Letter decals are affirmations to aid in your practice of self reflection, self love and positivity. A way to shift your negative thoughts and speak with kindness and compassion to yourself. This year, in particular, has been exceptionally challenging. Our hope is that you realize you are important, you are worthy and you are loved 6040!

SIxty Forty is based out of Burlington

Instagram : @sixty_forty

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Mind Your Bees is a family business run by Ashley & Daniel,
who emerged on the green eco- friendly market in mid 2017.
Mind Your Bees is a pioneer brand to offer fun, seasonal,
organic prints echoing the message that green doesn’t have to
be boring and laying the foundation for beeswax food wraps to
be as commonplace in a modern kitchen as a tea towel by
offering a print for every occasion.

Beeswax food wraps are made of 5 all natural ingredients-
organic custom branded cotton, Canadian beeswax, pine resin
and organic jojoba oil, coconut wax. Beeswax food
wraps replace single use plastics in your home while also
dramatically extending the life of fresh foods. Beeswax, pine
resin and jojoba oil have antimicrobial properties and the
wraps are just breathable enough to act as a second skin
letting your food breathe vs. plastic suffocation. They not only
look and smell beautiful, but they also perform.

Their manufacturing studio is inside Hamilton’s Historic
Cotton Factory which is run with 70% solar energy.

Instagram: @mindyourbees

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Katherine, owner of Fresh Mayhem in Hamilton, first
researched soap making in 2013 after experiencing issues
with store-bought soap brands on her sensitive skin and
found that some of the ingredients in industrially made soap
were causing irritation and adverse eects, which led her
down a rabbit hole of research including studying aesthetics,
specializing in body treatments and making her first soap
during her studies. After experiencing the fantastic results
that homemade soap had on her skin, Fresh Mayhem was
founded in 2018.

Katherine has spent a great deal of time perfecting her recipe
and making changes to the look and feel of her soaps and
products which has led to the fantastic quality that you see
today. All of Fresh Mayhem's products are made with locally
and ethically sourced ingredients and packaging. Always
handmade, in small batches, vegan and cruelty-free.

Instagram: @freshmayhem

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Coast to Coaster started in 2015 when Elizabeth Billiald
wanted to create a business that not only allowed her to be
creative, but also give back to the community. Elizabeth
makes her coasters in her home in Dundas where she lives
with her husband and 2 kids.

Each set of coasters is made with love, and are both beautiful
and functional. They are water resistant to ensure durability
and easy clean up, and they also add a little personality to any
room you have them in.

Instagram: @coasttocoastercanada

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Pixel Paper Hearts out of Milton, Ontario started as a creative
outlet tag teamed by a sister/brother duo - Charisse de Leon and Wayne Reyes. Their love affair for all things design sprung out of Room 113 - their high school graphic arts classroom. It was in that room where they first learned to cut rubylith, used a printing press, exposed a silk screen and of course, met Adobe.

Pixel Paper Hearts made it's online debut in May 2013 via Etsy
as a print shop, with a small collection of 13 wall prints which
illustrated modern typography designs and words that
motivated, inspired & warmed hearts. Since then, Pixel Paper
Hearts graduated from their humble beginnings to a full
fledged graphic design umbrella fabricating custom designs,
witty social stationery and other modern goods.

Instagram: @pixelpaperhearts

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Royal Pepper hot sauces are crafted to be uniquely balanced
in heat and flavour. From the milder Marquis of Mango to the
fiery Tyrant and everything in-between, Royal Pepper will take
your taste buds to the next level. Royal Pepper hot sauces are
proudly made locally in Burlington, Ontario.

Instagram: @royalpepper.ca

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Mabel’s Labels located in Hamilton, story begins in 2003, when four busy moms noticed a huge gap in the market for durable kids’ labels.

Frustrated by their children’s things getting lost, mixed up and
leaving home never to return, Julie Cole, Julie Ellis, Cynthia
Esp and Tricia Mumby knew they could do better than the
scribbles on masking tape that were being passed off as
labels. From there, the idea for the product was born: the very
best personalized waterproof name labels and tags that were
equally cute and durable. Mabel’s Labels started humbly out
of a basement and has grown to be an award-winning,
market-leading company loved by Moms and kids alike.

Today, Mabel’s Labels is the best-known brand of durable
labels for families, and our growing line of products features
baby bottle labels, allergy and medical alert products, sports
labels, household labels and seasonal items. They’re
extremely durable, they’re laundry, dishwasher and
microwave safe – and they’re 100% guaranteed.

Instagram: @mabelslabels

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Backed By Bees is a Burlington based team of meadmakers,
beekeepers and gardeners focused on real local food and
drink. With a transparent line from farmer to beekeeper to
meadmaker, they strive to know the ingredients keeping them
as close to nature as possible. Backed By Bees manages
400+ honey bee colonies in the Burlington area and provide
valuable pollination services to the landscape that the bees
interact with. They also produce mead, or honey wine, which
is likely the oldest fermented beverage known to humanity.
This fermented beverage is only produced by a dedicated few
that understand the incredible flavour profiles achievable
through the combination of honey, fruit, and spices. With
every glass, you will want to explore and savour the depth and
complexity of what Ontario has to offer. Backed By Bee’s
passion is producing good tasting raw honeys and mead for
you to enjoy with your friends and family.

Instagram: @backedbybees

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And Everything Nice Spices and Seasonings all started with
tacos. Sharla and Steve moved in together and Sharla was
appalled at how often Steve wanted tacos because she hated
the pre-packaged taco mix. She came up with her own mix and
it was quite the hit with Steve and amongst family and friends.
It’s the same mix used to this day. Sharla began to wonder
what else she could do to spice up their lives. Many mixes
have been added since then and Sharla is constantly using
Steve as a new mix test subject. They have ended up with a
constantly growing line of spice blends, fun popcorn
seasonings, and unique flavoured salts. All seasonings are
gluten-friendly and contain no msg. Seasonings are lovingly
mixed in small-batches in Milton, Ontario.

Instagram: @everythingnicespices

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North Country Candle has been pouring all
natural soy and soy/coconut wax for nearly 20
years. They take pride in their candles and
candle fragrances. They test each fragrance in
their wax before it is added to the line. All of
the fragrances are paraben and phthalate-free
with many being essential-oil based. North
Country Candles are poured with cotton core
wicks, or crackling wood wicks. They reside
full-time in Burlington, Ontario, but have a deep
affection for Ontario's cottage country.

Instagram: northcntry

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Heavenly Candy is a local business owned by an
Entrepreneur from Oakville, ON. They design
and set up Candy Stations for different
occasions! Their setups are something that will
definitely “wow” your guests. They also offer
customized gift boxes and party favours for
birthdays, weddings and every happy
celebration. Spreading happiness is the main
goal they strive for everyday and with every
single candy item they offer!

Instagram: heavenly.candy

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The Bare Home are proud producers of
eco-cleaners and natural soaps that are safe for
you, your home, and the earth. Their products
are made with the highest quality, sustainably
sourced essential oils and feature their unique
at-home refill stations. Clean convenience you
and your family can feel good about.

Instagram: the.bare.home

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Eilis Teahen, creator of Lightspirit Creates,
loved art from the time she held her first
crayon. In March 2020, at the age of thirteen,
Eilis took this love to the next level and began
designing Christmas cards, putting her talents
and creativity to good use during the early days
of the pandemic.
And so was born Lightspirit Creates!
From the beginning, giving back to the
community has been at the forefront of Eilis’
business model and last Christmas she donated
$500 to a local charity in her hometown of
Burlington. Over the past year, LightSpirit
Creates, in collaboration with Black Robot
Custom Printing, has expanded to include
custom card designs, pet portraits, notebooks
and, more recently, wrapping paper!

Instagram: lightspirit_creates

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Hewitson House creates Natural Stovetop
Potpourri Simmers with ingredients sourced as
locally as possible and are dehydrated in
Dundas, ON. The contents of their Stovetop
Simmers include various dehydrated fruits,
spices, herbs and plants!

Instagram: hewitsonhouse

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At Artsyarn we make handmade crochet & knit
accessories.
I learned to knit then taught myself to crochet in my
teen years and kept going with them as main
hobbies. Artsyarn started as a creative way to make
items related to crochet and knitting. Most of the
items have a fun twist, are practical or are useful.

Instagram: artsyarn

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Wax and Fire Co. was created out of a passion for
scents that are unique and beautiful, creating an
aromatic experience for the home and spirit.
We believe strongly in using only clean burning soy
wax, lead free cotton wicks and high quality,
phthalate free scents, including some essential oils.
We also proudly create a Zero Waste product, using
only reusable glass vessels for our candles which
not only keeps our landfills free of garbage but also
enhances your space. We hope our candles bring
peace, calm and joy to your home.

Instagram: waxandfireco

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What started out as a passion project has bloomed into a
business that showcases our love for homemade products,
quality ingredients, and of course, fragrance.
Meeting in college in 2019, we formed an instant bond and spent most of the school year finding ways to work together. Fast forward a certificate in Public Relations and one global pandemic later, we found ourselves struggling to find inspiration. Through the support of our loved ones, we chose to chase our dreams and become our own bosses. The Olfactory Lab is a creative space where scent meets psychology, and we are hoping you join us on our journey to discover what fragrances inspire you.
We would like to give a special shoutout to all those who are
putting in overtime for their loved ones. You are the real heroes, and The Olfactory Lab is our love letter to you.
Our story is only just beginning. We hope you’ll join us!

Instagram: theolfactorylab

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Martin’s Sweet Farm was founded in 2014 by Les and Heather
Martin. We both grew up in rural Ontario farming communities. For as long as we can remember, we wanted to be on a farm, playing in the dirt, connecting with the earth. We share a passion for healthy, active living, a deep respect for the environment and an appreciation for hard work. Not to mention a sweet tooth. We hold a strong conviction that simple living is where it’s at. For us, the Sweet Farm is just that: Natural. Simple. Sweet. Martin’s Sweet Farm actively manages roughly 100 beehives with the goal of producing the highest quality, local raw honey. In spring, Martin’s Sweet Farm also taps maple trees to produce Maple Syrup. Martin’s Sweet Farm uses its honey and maple syrup to create a range of interesting, unique, natural and delicious products currently available at our farm store, online, at local Farmers’ Markets and in a handful of select retail partners.

Instagram: martinssweetfarm

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Iniko Skincare started as a home-based
business promoting toxin-free products.
They started with soaps and bath bombs
and as the positive response to their
products grew, so did the range of
products. Iniko now offers a wide range
of high-quality skincare and hair care for
both men and women that are not only
effective but also affordable.

Instagram: inikoskincare

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There are lots and lots of chocolate
makers out there. They have pristine
white chef’s coats and gold-foil boxes
with silk ribbons. Super pretty, but also
kind of intimidating.
Humble Chocolates uses the same
high-quality techniques but their
approach is to create treats that are
family-friendly and down-to-earth.
They’re a little rustic, a little nostalgic,
but always respectful of the culture and
geography of Canada.
Handcrafted with premium ingredients,
yet humbly inspired by Canadian culture,
their artisanal chocolate trues and
caramels are apologetically awesome.

Instagram: humblechocolates

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Kind Grinds is a fair trade, small batch specialty
coffee company specializing in top quality roasts as
well as an artisan style, all natural and sugar free
cold brew beverage line.
They love all things nature and outdoors and are
committed to keeping a low carbon footprint in
their daily operations and packaging which is
achieved with kraft paper packs with a plant based
sealable inner liner to lock in all that freshness.
“Life’s a grind - stay kind!”

Instagram: kindgrindscoffeeco

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Heather of Maven Creations is a local Hamiltonian
who began this concrete candle business as a side
hustle at the end of 2020 when her full time job was
shut down. She has grown this concrete home
decor business to retailers from Burlington to
Niagara. Her unique designs and marbling
techniques give a one of a kind creation every time!

Instagram: maven.creations

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Elle has been making her special caramel popcorn
for over 10 years, delighting and sparking
controversial addictions amongst friends and
family. All of her popcorn recipes are developed by
her to bring you a unique popcorn experience! Elle is
committed to supporting our local communities
with a special focus on families and empowering
women. With a background in Quality Assurance in
Food Manufacturing, every bag of What’s Poppin is
sure to always be the very best!

Instagram: whatspoppinbyelle

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