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Picks And Giggles For more information on upcoming markets, visit www.picksandgiggles.com
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Upcoming market dates:

Classic Holiday Market at Oshawa Centre
Nov 23rd + Nov 24th
Nov 30th + Dec 1st
Dec 7th + 8th
Dec 14th + 15th
Saturday’s Hours: 10-8
Sunday’s Hours: 10- 7

Visit our website to apply (limited spots remain) www.picksandgiggles.com EST in 2012, Picks And Giggles is a well curated series of markets highlighting both established and emerging handmade and design artisans in the f

ields of jewelry, food, accessories, fashion, art, home and lifestyle goods and services. Our mission is to provide a place for the community to experience and support creative small businesses that take pride in locally produced goods or services, designed and manufactured in Canada.

If you’re not posting about your business on social media, YOU’RE MISSING OUT 📢📢📢📢📢Believe it or not, I hear it all the ...
08/11/2024

If you’re not posting about your business on social media, YOU’RE MISSING OUT 📢📢📢📢📢

Believe it or not, I hear it all the time from business owners, “I’m too busy to post” or “I don’t know how to use social media.”

My number one piece of advice to any business owner - be active on social media. Here are a few reasons ⤵️

➖ It’s free
➖ It allows your followers to connect with you and get to know you, it builds customer loyalty
➖ opportunity for you to grow your audience and reach new followers

One of the ways I’ve helped businesses who are participating in my markets is that upon signing up, they receive a social media package of professional pre designed posts that they can use on their social media pages to help promote their presence! These media packages contain fun graphics about the market location, time & date, and even fun DIY posts that the business can customize to fit their audience!

Remember, you have to talk about your business to have a business.

If you’re still reading …. DID YOU KNOW?!? 📢📢📢

Our LARGEST running Holiday Market starts in just 16 days!!! Mark your calendars, it all begins November 23rd at the . 60+ Ontario based businesses to shop 📆

📣Excited to announce our line up of small businesses joining us Saturday December 7th!Shop local with us at our Classic ...
07/11/2024

📣Excited to announce our line up of small businesses joining us Saturday December 7th!
Shop local with us at our Classic Holiday Market at the Oshawa Centre between 10am-8pm in the old Sears building on the upper level. $5 admission and kids under 14 are free, we are also offering $10 admission to attend all 8 days!

3DForge
Aboot Canada Eh
AroMath
Avery Dion Designs
Backroads Babe Designs
Blue Meadow Beads
Boozoo Baby Handmade Creations
Christina Cooks Catering Company
Creative Beginning
Crema Craft Co
Curry People Candle Co
Desaray Designs
Dwelling Carpentry and Woodwork
Equanimity Ceramics
Fetching
Freckle Face Jewellery
From The Vault Prints
Ginger + winnie Candle Co
Grammy's Creations
Hanging with Breanne
Herbal Connections
Homestead Harvest Bakery
Kaizy Classic Stitchin’
Kale + Clay
Kiln It
Knit & Purl by Katie
Knotty Collection
Kopi Thyme
La Patisserie Nook
Lavender Grace Heat Bags
Lunar Rhythm Gardens
L&E Mama Designs
LymeLite Candles
LeadHer Publishing
Mei Designs
Mia Presley Designs
Migohouse GiftShop
Mindfulness Makes
Mmm.good cookies
Molly's Mixing Bowl
Monarch Designs
Mushroom Meadows
Muskoka, Repurposed
Oh Bowhave
Of The North
Padie's Cakes
Port Olive Oil
Rugged North Design Co.
Sara Rogers Poetry
Sarrndipity Designs
Serenity Flaxseed Pillows
SewSweet
Shorely Soaps
Sugar Glow
Tatapari
Tiny Tom Donuts
The Knotty Scroller
The Nutty Chocolatier - Port Perry
The Stick It Studio
The Vain Brain
Thru the Looking Glass
Toe Beans Cat Cafe
Tranquility Matters
Two Moms Candle & Co
Veggie Shack
Viva Stonehouse
Your Haven Home Decor

It’s a whirlwind, the entrepreneural life is not for the weak. Be strong and carry on, we all face challenges and can re...
06/11/2024

It’s a whirlwind, the entrepreneural life is not for the weak. Be strong and carry on, we all face challenges and can relate. Once you make it through the rewards outweigh the obstacles.

12 years ago I started this business with one purpose in mind. To create a space for small business owners to have an av...
04/11/2024

12 years ago I started this business with one purpose in mind. To create a space for small business owners to have an avenue to expose our community to local. Face to face, in real life.

Back then it was unheard of to spend $30+ on a handmade hat, when you could get one from a big box store for $8.

The shop local message has grown tremendously in the past few years and it’s been incredible to witness.

As a Canadian business owner, I’ve seen more businesses close this year than ever before. Canadians deserve choice,
and thriving communities. Without the support of so many of intentional shop local consumers, all we’d be left with is big box stores.

We’re thrilled that for the first time ever, our annual Holiday Market will take place at the

The biggest, and busiest place we could possibly find across Durham Region. Over 8 market days, we will host over 225 Ontario based businesses.

Undertaking such a task would not have been possible without the support of small business supporters like the and 🫶🏼

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to a feel good, Canadian shopping experience.

All the fun begins November 23rd from 10-8pm. Full list of participants available on our website (link in bio)

Live entertainment, special guest appearances & so much more to be announced soon! 🧑🏻‍🎄🎅🏼🍪

⁣⁣Purchase with Purpose this season⁣⁣When you choose to shop local you are:✔️Supporting local entrepreneurs livelihoods✔...
04/11/2024

⁣⁣Purchase with Purpose this season
⁣⁣

When you choose to shop local you are:

✔️Supporting local entrepreneurs livelihoods
✔️Keeping money in your local economy
✔️Reducing shipping waste and conserving energy
✔️Creating a sense of community by interacting directly with the person behind your purchase

We challenge you to purposely select how you choose to shop this season because small businesses need your support now more than ever!

Join us and over 200 unique local businesses at our Classic Holiday Market at the Oshawa Centre (old Sears location upper level) over 4 weekends (8 days) and support your favourite small shop!
Save the Dates!

November 23rd + November 24th
November 30th + December 1st
December 7th + 8th
December 14th + 15th

$5 Admission under upon entry and $10 for all 8 days
Kids under 14 are free

Classic Holiday Market Here is our line up for Sunday December 1st for our 4th of 8 markets at the Oshawa Centre this ho...
03/11/2024

Classic Holiday Market Here is our line up for Sunday December 1st for our 4th of 8 markets at the Oshawa Centre this holiday season. Make sure you are making a list and checking it twice! You won’t want to miss shopping from local businesses all in one place!

Catch them at the north side of the mall (where Spirit Halloween currently is) between 10:00am-7:00pm
$5 admission and $10 for all 8 days
Kids under 14 enter free!

📣Excited to announce our line up of small businesses joining us Sunday December 1st! Shop local with us at our Classic H...
01/11/2024

📣Excited to announce our line up of small businesses joining us Sunday December 1st!
Shop local with us at our Classic Holiday Market at the Oshawa Centre between 10am-7pm in the old Sears building on the upper level. $5 admission and kids under 14 are free, we are also offering $10 admission to attend for all 8 days!
Onella Facepaints will be joining us 12-3pm plus more entertainment announcements coming soon!

Sunday December 1st

3DForge
Aboot Canada Eh
A Wilder Kind
Backroads Babe Designs
Coal Pot Jerk
Crema Craft Co
Creative Bubbles Lab
Freckle Face Jewellery
Glass By Meysa
Glory Days Home
Harmony Wicks Co
H2tbody
Indie Phi
Kale + Clay
La Patisserie Nook
Makers on Enfield
Mindfully Created
Orallee Celebrations
Paperclip & Co
PM Luxe Creations
Poppy’s Pipedreams
RedCobra Ceramics
Robin’s Nest Soap Company
Sarah Walton Pottery
Sweet Bookish Designs
Stir It Up Candies
Stone’s Silly Socks
Sucha Girl
Sweet Little Creators
Switalski Art
Tatapari
Teether Pals
Tiny Tom Donuts
Toe Beans Cat Cafe
The Bomb Bar
The Cotton Cottage
The Crafting Table
The Nutty Chocolatier - Port Perry
The Unknown Wallflower
Timeless Notions
Veggie Shack
Wood Bison Design Co
W&P Signs and Designs

Our Classic Holiday Market is sponsored By The Michael McDougall Team

“I’m in a store and I’M SINGING” 🎶 Swooning over this exclusive print from .co Good news is they’ll be at our Classic Ho...
01/11/2024

“I’m in a store and I’M SINGING” 🎶

Swooning over this exclusive print from .co

Good news is they’ll be at our Classic Holiday Market.

For more details on who’s attending, head to our website (link in bio)

All the magic begins in 24 days!! Mark your calendars for market day 1 - November 24th from 10-8pm at the (old Sears building, upper level where Spirit Halloween was)

Admission is $5 at the doors, kids under 14 are free.

(Post by Claire)In case you were ever wondering what Mel does on her days off, then you don’t truly know her.She doesn’t...
31/10/2024

(Post by Claire)

In case you were ever wondering what Mel does on her days off, then you don’t truly know her.
She doesn’t have a day off. Like ever. Even when she’s on vacation she has a laptop.
Literally; from being a single mom and working morning, noon, and night she’s on all the time. Yes, she outsources now and receives some help from me (Claire) but guess what; she still does it all.

I can’t even comprehend how she accomplishes what she does in a day as a mother, entrepreneur and small business supporter. You would honestly be floored by her resilience. If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting her at a Picks And Giggles market then you know she radiates positive energy and enthusiasm. She is honest, strong, and a true friend.

I sincerely look up to Mel in everything she does; she’s a shining light in my life. She doesn’t know I’m writing this so SURPRISE. You deserve praise and thank you for all you do for small businesses and for believing in me!

Hosting 8 markets is wild, but you got this. 🫶

The OG’s of mini donuts are heading our way! 🍩Couldn’t be more excited to announce that  will have their food truck at o...
29/10/2024

The OG’s of mini donuts are heading our way! 🍩

Couldn’t be more excited to announce that will have their food truck at our Classic Holiday Market - all 8 market days.

📅 November 23,24,30
December 1,7,8,14,15
📍 (old Sears building, upper level)

Saturdays are 10-8 and Sunday are 10-7.

Stay close to our social media where we will be announcing so many more incredible Ontario based businesses 🍩

🛒🎟️ GIFTAWAY  🎟️ 🛒 &  have teamed up and we’re giving 2️⃣ lucky winners each FREE booth space at the upcoming Classic Ho...
28/10/2024

🛒🎟️ GIFTAWAY 🎟️ 🛒

& have teamed up and we’re giving 2️⃣ lucky winners each FREE booth space at the upcoming Classic Holiday Market at the .

To enter:
🛒 follow our accounts
🎟️ like and save this post
🛒 tag a biz friend, or 10!
🎟️ each tag is one entry optional- share in your stories for a bonus 5 entries (tag us and if your acct is private, send me a screenshot!)

Contest closes November 1st at 8pm

Each prize valued at $249.
Winners can choose between November 23rd or 24th 2024 to redeem their prize.
Prizes must be redeemed for above dates only. No exchanges and not transferable. No cash value.

Not sponsored by anyone.
Open to Canada only. Winners will be contacted by this account ONLY. Be aware of scammers

Where do I even begin.Claire, words can't express how grateful I am to have you alongside me through this crazy, ever ch...
27/10/2024

Where do I even begin.

Claire, words can't express how grateful I am to have you alongside me through this crazy, ever changing journey with - navigating the wildest and most inconsistent economy.

Your unwavering support for small businesses, continuous enthusiasm & loyalty to your passion for supporting Canadian businesses is admirable.

I'm so grateful to have met you, and even more so grateful for our friendship and your shared passion for Picks 🫶🏼

I appreciate you, Claire.

❤️ Mel

📣Excited to announce our line up of small businesses joining us Saturday November 30th!Find them at our Classic Holiday ...
27/10/2024

📣Excited to announce our line up of small businesses joining us Saturday November 30th!
Find them at our Classic Holiday Market at the Oshawa Centre between 10am-8pm in the old Sears building on the upper level. $5 admission and kids under 14 are free, we are also offering $10 admission to attend for all 8 days!
Mariah Dion will be serenading shoppers from 1-4pm
Save the date to shop local with us!

Saturday November 30th

3DForge
Aboot Canada Eh
Angie's Sweet Treats
Backroads Babe Designs
Coal Pot Jerk
Crema Craft Co
Creative Bubbles Lab
Dill Doughs
E’s Gifts
Equanimity Ceramics
Foxify
Fetching
Frequency Glass
Freckle Face Jewellery
Grammy's Creations
Glory Days Home
H2tbody
Herbal Connections
Iamlightenergyreiki
Indie Phi Inc
Kale + Clay
Knit & Purl by Katie
L&E Mama Designs
Leafii
Lidz.Cinabunz
LymeLite Candles
Majs Woodworking
Makers on Enfield
Maylay Co
Maple & Grain
Mei Designs
Munday Body Care
Mushroom Meadows
Oh Bowhave
Orallee Celebrations
Padie's Cakes
Pete’s Woodburning Designs
Poppy’s Pipe Dreams
Reese’s Little Pieces
RedCobra Ceramics
Robin’s Nest Soap Company
Robot Sakura
Sarah Walton Pottery
SugarSquared
Stone’s Silly Socks
Sucha Girl
Switalski Art
Tatapari
The Knotty Scroller
The Nutty Chocolatier - Port Perry
Tiny Tom Donuts
Two Embers
The Cotton Cottage
The Crafting Table
Toe Beans Cat Cafe
Triple A Meats
Two Moms Candle & Co
Veggie Shack
Wood Bison Design Co

Thrilled to welcome The Michael McDougall Team as a sponsor to our Classic Holiday Market - they'll be powering the seat...
25/10/2024

Thrilled to welcome The Michael McDougall Team as a sponsor to our Classic Holiday Market - they'll be powering the seating area of our market, and we couldn't be more grateful!

Over the years, I've personally become such a fan of their team. They are always so creative with their marketing, thinking outside the box, always leaving me gravitating to watch all their social media videos. Not your typical boring realtor videos AT ALL.

On top of that, their entire team is so knowledgeable, super friendly and so welcoming.

https://www.michaelmcdougallteam.ca/about/meet-the-team/

Classic Holiday Market Here is our line up for Saturday November 30th for our 3rd of 8 markets at the Oshawa Centre this...
25/10/2024

Classic Holiday Market
Here is our line up for Saturday November 30th for our 3rd of 8 markets at the Oshawa Centre this holiday season. Make sure you are making a list and checking it twice! You won’t want to miss shopping from local businesses all in one place!

Catch them at the north side of the mall (where Spirit Halloween currently is) between 10:00am-8:00pm
$5 admission and $10 for all 8 days
Kids under 14 enter free!

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Over the last 9 years, Picks and Giggles has evolved as a gateway for local Canadian entrepreneurs to connect directly (in real life) with their local audience, and to spread the powerful message of shopping local.

Communities prosper when a local entrepreneur grows and can start employing local community member – this means re investing and hiring other local businesses! Economic growth happens!

In a world full of digital marketing and online shopping, we’re committed to providing a space for you, the modern maker, to showcase and sell your business IRL to the communities around you. For more information on upcoming markets, visit www.picksandgiggles.com