Guelph Kids Guide enjoys buying from and supporting local businesses. This blog features five small, creative businesses owned and operated by local mums. All of these mums offer special, one of a kind items for the little ones in your life. Baubles by ANA offers beautiful, sparkly jewellery; CamBri Collections offers pretty, colourful teething accessories, Little Owl Knit and Sew offers adorable, comfortable knit items; Marlee Jeans offers hip, handmade kids clothes; and Personally Yours by Kerry offers a huge range of unique, personalized items.
Name: Business name: Baubles by ANA
Where can we find you online? (website, social media, etc): We can be found on Facebook at Baubles-by-ANA-273310862859732
Why did you start your small shop? What inspired you? I started this business while on Mat leave with my son. I started it with the intention of making necklaces for my own 5 year old twins (my business partners). We gave a couple away as gifts and would get inquiries while we were out and my girls were wearing them and it just grew from there!!
How would you describe your products in 5 words or less? 5 words….girly, sparkly, unique, customizable, colourful….I could keep going ��
What is your favourite product that you’ve created? I have way too many favourites to list but we recently make a Mrs. Potts and Chip inspired necklace I don’t know if we can part with.
Why do you love living in Guelph? I don’t live in Guelph but I travel there very often. I sell through another business called From Me to You Consignment. We love Elora for the small town feel and all the amazing activities for our young family.
Name: Business name: CamBri Collections
Where can we find you online? (website, social media, etc): Facebook: www.facebook.com/CamBriCollections1/ Etsy: www.cambricollections.etsy.com/ Instagram: @cambri.collections
Why did you start your small shop? What inspired you? As a mom myself, I was having a challenge finding accessories that were functional, affordable, and safe for my family without sacrificing style. Taking that desire to find accessories for my families growing needs and combining it with inspiration from my beautiful daughters Cambelle and Bristol, CamBri Collections was born!
How would you describe your products in 5 words or less? Stylish, Modern, Affordable, Functional, and Safe!
What is your favourite product that you’ve created? I put so much love and attention to detail into every collection I create that’s it’s difficult to pick out a favourite! But if I had to choose just one, I would have to say our teething rings from “The Ring Collection”. They are hands down one of our best sellers and my youngest daughters personal favourite.
Why do you love living in Guelph? Guelph has so many wonderful things to offer; amazing programming for children, plenty of amenities, and beautiful parks to name just a few, but the thing that I definitely love most about it is despite being a city, it has such a strong sense of community. I feel lucky to call Guelph home and to raise my family here.
Name: Business name: Little Owl Knit and Sew
Where can we find you online? (website, social media, etc): Where can we find you online? (website, social media, etc): https://www.facebook.com/LittleOwlKnitting https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LittleOwlKnitandSew?ref=hdr_shop_menu
Why did you start your small shop? What inspired you? My dad taught me to knit when I was 8 years old. I have always knit gifts for friends and family and a few years ago I started getting requests for knitted items… and my little shop was born.
How would you describe your products in 5 words or less? Comfy, cozy and unique.
What is your favourite product that you’ve created? Monster pants.
Name: Business name: Marlee Jeans
Where can we find you online? (website, social media, etc): (website, social media, etc): I am on Facebook www.facebook.com/marleejeanscanada On etsy www.marleejeans.etsy.com Instagram @marleejeans
Why did you start your small shop? What inspired you? I began Marlee Jeans when I was off on maternity leave with my first little girl. I fell in love with children’s clothes that had simple patterns with bold prints, however they weren’t so easy to find. I started to make my own for my kids and gradually began to sell them on Facebook before opening my etsy shop.
How would you describe your products in 5 words or less? Hip handmade children’s clothing
What is your favourite product that you’ve created? I love working with customers to create a perfect birthday outfit for their little ones. It’s fun to see different ideas collaborate and come together in one final perfect piece.
Name: Business name: Personally Yours by Kerry
Where can we find you online? (website, social media, etc): https://www.facebook.com/personallyyoursbykerry/ personallyyoursbykerry.com
Why did you start your small shop? What inspired you? I started out scrapbooking and making cards for fun then I tried using vinyl for some gifts. I made some tumblers and monogram frames as gifts for family and posted them on Facebook and all of a sudden people started asking me to make things for them. I have now progressed to t-shirts, onesies, pillows, stuffed animals, glass etching, wood signs and now I am doing custom printing on coffee mugs, phone cases and more. I enjoy that I able to make custom items for people to enjoy.
How would you describe your products in 5 words or less? Custom made for you.
What is your favourite product that you’ve created? My favourite product to make are the baby birth stat items, either pillows or stuffed animals.
Why do you love living in Guelph? I have lived in Guelph since shortly after moving to Canada in 1977. I love living in Guelph because of the people. I have met so many wonderful people through my business and have made some amazing friends.
We hope that this holiday season you help support local parents and buy local. With a wide range of gorgeous items you will be able to find the perfect gift for any child on your shopping list.