#SMALL BUSINESS THAT ROCKS

We seldom spend the big events of our lives in solitude. Of course, there are exceptions without prejudice, but typically we like to surround ourselves with loved ones, drawing energy from their support. The support of someone walking beside you has the capacity to completely transform the experience. Unfortunately, lingering cultural and societal ‘norms’ have…

We punctuate the milestones in our lives with celebratory events; inviting friends and family to share in our happiness and successes in what is often some of the most memorable moments of our lives. Regardless of if you’re the reason for the celebration or if you’ve been invited to share in someone else’s, we all…

If there is something we could all use it is a few extra instances of self-care. So, while you’re wrapping up (pun intended) your holiday shopping, consider giving a gift that isn’t purely just ‘stuff’ but an experience. So, if you have some last-minute shopping to do, or if are you in desperate need of…

I would bet that most of us out there have at least one treasured photobooth strip of pictures, proudly pinned up or maybe tucked away in a box that, due to all of the happy memories attached to them, we could never bear to part with. There is something enduring about the joy that comes from…

When you feel good, it shows. But, what does this ‘feeling good’ entail- how do we capture such a concept, so we can apply it in a practical way?  Feeling good and navigating the world with an air of confidence comes from the combination of multiple factors, some easily controllable others, not so much. The…

If you ask someone what their favourite food is, there is a good chance that it’ll be something homemade, often served with a side a happy nostalgia. No matter where you’re from or where you are, there is nothing like home-cooking. You can taste the care taken in preparation and the culinary and family histories…

We hear a lot of about the importance of balance in all aspects of our lives: work/life, budgets, nutrition. But, do you ever think about the importance of balance within the physics of your body, itself? Or, about the connection between your body and mind? Niki Carr, Pilates instructor, and owner of #SmallBusinessThatRocks, At The…

You are the most important person in your life. Stay with me…  I know that for many of us, we are usually a few rungs down on the personal priority ladder. Its natural to feel and believe that the actual most important person is your child, children, spouse, parent, but no- the common denomination of…

This week’s #SmallBusinessThatRocks is From The Meadow as featured on CTV London! From The Meadow specializes in the creation of natural healing products made from the highest quality ingredients using no chemicals, preservatives, dyes or petroleum products. The herbs contained in their creams are personally hand-picked and produced on their farm in southwestern Ontario. If you…

Do you have a dog or cat, or know someone who is wild about theirs? If so, you’re definitely going to want to keep reading. This week we are excited to feature #SmallBusinessThatRocks Bloomingtails Pet Boutique, a full-service pet grooming studio and store that specializes in providing your furry family-member personalized products and grooming services…

For The Love Of Laundry is an organic, chemical-free and affordable laundry solution! For The Love Of Laundry make a wide range of natural laundry products, including soap, dryer balls, stain remover sticks, and packages. All of these products are 100% natural and perfect for the whole family! You won’t have to worry about skin irritants…

Born in London, Ontario and having attended Fanshawe’s Music Industry Arts program founded by the Father of the Canadian Music Industry, Jack Richardson, This is MLKNHNY AKA Milk and Honey productions. MLKNHNY is this week’s #SmallBusinessThatRocks and plans on bringing a lot to the musical table. From studying classical guitar, playing drums, bass, guitar, singing and even…