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Why I Support Local Small Businesses

I’ll admit it – I enjoy shopping at big name stores and even more if I…

by Mariam November 19, 2018

Hi, I’m Mariam

I am a Toronto-based content creator who has a passion for supporting local small businesses with a focus on fashion and lifestyle. I have an obsession with visiting local markets and discovering makers from across Canada. I want to show you the talent that grows in this community. I'm so glad you're here - take a look around!

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Thank you so much for all the love on my recent ph

Thank you so much for all the love on my recent photos and videos! Your support means so much to me 💕⁠
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When I set out to take photos in this outfit, I di

When I set out to take photos in this outfit, I didn't think I would get so many stares. ⁠
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I mean, I'm wearing a scarf. Nothing new. ⁠
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I soon figured out it was the colour I was wearing. People expect head-covering individuals to wear plain or indistinguishable clothing. Whereas, I want people to see me. ⁠
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See me for being a proud Muslim, comfortable in my skin.⁠
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What piece of clothing makes you feel bold?⁠
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#LiveBoldlyInHH⁠

Do you feel nippish WFH? I do. ⁠ ⁠ I get a han

Do you feel nippish WFH? I do. ⁠
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I get a hankering to snack All. The. Time. which is why I'm happy @lovegoodfats was one of the healthy snacks included in my free @story.cube subscription box. I can eat and eat and not be worried about excessive sugar consumption 🙂⁠
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I love these bars because they actually taste good and not just sound good. This one was salted caramel in flavour but they literally have a bunch of others to choose from like cookies and cream 😀⁠
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As part of the subscription, I will be participating in a yoga class and a trivia night later this week! ⁠
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Eid-ul-Azha is right around the corner. Have you d

Eid-ul-Azha is right around the corner. Have you decided what you're wearing?⁠
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I'm sharing 3 inspirational modest and modern looks on baublestories.com all featuring Canadian designers. There is something for neutral, bold and laid-back gals. PLUS, tons of ideas to shop your closet in case you're on a no-buy challenge. ⁠
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Link in my bio will take you to the post. Come back and tell me which outfit best represents your style. ⁠
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Happy Monday 😘

My journey to supporting small businesses began qu

My journey to supporting small businesses began quite early. ⁠
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I used to run my own fashion accessories businesses, where I re-used scraps from garments or leftover items to create new hair accessories and jewelry. I participated in local markets and met other small business entrepreneurs. Being part of the local craft community was and is important to me. ⁠
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By supporting these people, I'm supporting the dreams of an individual or household and in turn their futures and the futures of their kids. Most importantly, I'm supporting real people. ⁠
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Think for a moment if these quaint and quirky local shops didn't exist. Where would you go for artisan goods or one-of-a-kind pieces? Local talent is full of creativity and we need to celebrate it. ⁠
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This is especially important right now and in the coming months. Lots of my favourite shops and eateries have closed because of the pandemic, which is heart-breaking. This weekend, try to make a difference with your voice and money. ⁠
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I'm sharing 6 ways you can support local small businesses and why I do in a blog post. Link in my bio for your reading pleasure.

The one piece of clothing I wear a ton whether und

The one piece of clothing I wear a ton whether underneath a jacket or on it's own is a white t-shirt. But it's also the hardest to find in terms of being sustainably made, breathable and not see-through.

I've rounded up 5 ethically made Canadian, white t-shirts that fit the bill.

Check the link in my bio for ones that made the cut.

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