2022 Ainslee's Annual A-Z Local Holiday Shopping Guide

 

Ainslee's Annual A-Z Local Holiday Shopping Guide

When you shop local you, you support friends & family. . So, why not do all your Christmas shopping this year locally.  Here is a quick way to get started with ideas from A-Z.

Antique Books from Lockwood Books Bike Accessories from St.Thomas Cycles Custom Tee from The Rustic Gal Donation to a local charity like Hospice of Elgin Enamel Pins from Revival Studio Family Name Sign from Inspired Art by Ashley Glass Jewelry from Barefoot On Erie Honey from Wildflowers Honey Iron Gardening Tools from Medlyn Studio Journal from Purely Wicked Key Chain from Blushing Beads Live Edge Shelf from Everwoods Manicure from Shift Beauty + Wellness Nail Polish from Shay's Beauty (Opening Dec 2022) Origami Paper from The Craft Hive Porch Family Photos from CVD Photography Quality Roasted Coffee from Las Chicas Coffee/Streamliners Espresso Bar Rope Toys for your furry family member from Oh My Fur & Whiskers Shun Knives from Pepper Tree Spice Co Travel Size Soaps, Lotions & more from Butter Me Up Soap Co Updated Hair Cut from Laura at The Order Hall of Hair Vault Candle from Burning Vault Candles Wanakome Hoodie from Mugford's Shoes & Clothing Xylophone from Campbell II Yarn & Needles from Little Red Mitten Zangle! Games from Given Shop Then have it all wrapped up by Wrap It Up By Lynn Plus so MANY more. Elgin County has many great local shops! Have something you are looking for?  Message me to help you find it locally!   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram  to see how we are shopping local this holiday season.   #ShopElgin #Shop519 #StThomasProud

Unique/Specialty Stores in St.Thomas & Elgin County

 Head out to check out some of the coolest shops around!

This was a mailer we sent last year but know that many loved it so thought we would re-visit it. 

Check out some of these Unique/Specialty Stores in St.Thomas & Elgin County.

If we forgot a great store, leave us a comment so we can add it to the list!

Purely Wicked - Witchy Wears, Harry Potter, Metaphysical

633 Talbot St, St.Thomas

St.Thomas Cycle - All Things Cycling

154-1 Fifth Ave, St.Thomas

Little Red Mitten - Yarn, Knitting, Crochet & more

86 Talbot St, St.Thomas

Butter Me Up - Handmade Soaps & Skin Care

30 Talbot St W, Aylmer

Oh My Fur & Whiskers - Most Interesting Pet Store

257 Talbot St, St.Thomas

Clovermead - Honey, Bees, & Adventures

11302 Imperial Rd, Aylmer

Fan of the Sport - Sports Memorabilia

417 Wellington St, St.Thomas

Pepper Tree Spice Co - Fine Spices & Artisan Seasoning

223 Colborne St, Port Stanley

Spare Moment’s - Craft Supplies

530 Talbot St E, Aylmer

Medlyn Studio - Stained Glass & Metal Works

643 Talbot St, St.Thomas

Given Shop - Eco Friendly & Kids Store

730 Talbot St, St.Thomas

Mugford’s Shoes - Shoes & Footwear

429 Talbot St, St.Thomas

Oasis Beads - Beads Galore

417 Wellington St, St.Thomas

Steed & Co - Lavender Goodies

47589 Sparta Line, Aylmer

…and many more!

5 Low/No Cost Things to do in StT&Elgin in Winter

ONE: Winter Walk 🥾

                    Beach walk at one of our beautiful beaches
                    Hike one of the many Trails throughout Elgin County 

                    St.Thomas Walking Tour

                                Historical Tour (pg34) or Railway Experience

TWO: Skating ⛸

                    Outdoor Skating Rink in St.Thomas

                    Indoor Skating at one of our many arenas

                                        St.Thomas, Port Stanley, Belmont, Aylmer

THREE: Road Trip 🚙

                    To see the frozen lake or to check out the barn quilts

FOUR: Experience a New Restaurant 🍽

                    In St.Thomas or Elgin County 

FIVE: Visit the Library 📖

                    Find a new book, explore new technology (think 3D printing & more)

Have more ideas? Let us know!

Annual Holiday Shopping Guide 2021

Holiday Shopping ideas from A-Z that are all from local businesses!

When you shop local, you support friends and families. So, why not do all your Christmas shopping this year locally. Here is a quick way to get started with ideas from A-Z

Antler Chew for your furry family member from Oh My Fur & Whiskers Books from Lockwood Books Candles from Miles & Ellis Co Dinner Charcuterie Board from Cravings By Taylor Eucalyptus Bath Salts from Butter Me Up Soap Co Flower Subscription from Harris Flower Farm Glass Jewelry from Barefoot On Erie Honey from Wildflowers Honey Ice Bucks from The Ice Box Jambalaya (or another gourmet meal) from Catering By James Meadows Key Chain from Blushing Beads Live Edge Shelf from Everwoods Macroons (They have Dairy Free ones too) from Seed Confections Notebooks from Campbell II Oracle Cards from Purely Wicked Porch Family Photos from CVD Photography Quality Roasted Coffee from Las Chicas Coffee/Streamliners Espresso Bar Rare Earth Facial from White Feather Spa Spa Treatments from (Shift Beauty & Wellness, Holistic Awakening Day Spa, Peaceful Path) Tattoo Time from Golden Clover Tattoo Co Updated Hair Cut from Laura at The Order Hall of Hair Vault Candle from Burning Vault Candles Welcome Sign from Inspired Art by Ashley Xtremely easy dinner from Salt & Pepper Meals Yarn & Needles from Little Red Mitten Zombie Pug Calendar from A Handmade Tale Then have it all wrapped up by Wrap It Up By Lynn Plus so MANY more, Elgin County has many great local shops! Have something you are looking for?  Message me to help you find it locally!   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram  to see how we are shopping local this holiday season.   #ShopElgin #Shop519 #StThomasProud

Area Trails - St.Thomas & Elgin County Ontario

 

Looking for a new trail to explore? 

This was a mailer we sent last year but know that many loved it so thought we would re-visit it. Check out some of the great trails in St.Thomas & Elgin County.

If we forgot a great trail, leave us a comment so we can add it to the list!

AREA TRAILS

Archie Coulter Conservation Area (4km)

    46900 Brouwers Line, Aylmer

Dan Patterson Conservation Area (2km)

    44014 Mapleton Line, St.Thomas

Dalewood Conservation Area (13km)      

    10518 Dalewood Dr, St.Thomas

E.M. Warwick Conservation Area (1km)

    26135 Warwick Line, West Lorne

Fingal Wildlife Management Area (10km)

    34469 Fingal Line, Fingal

John E. Pearce Provincial Park Spicer Trail (2.95km) (TCT)

29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown

Lake Margaret Trail (8km)

St.Thomas

Pinafore Park Trails

95 Elm St, St.Thomas

St.Thomas City Trails (TCT)

Throughout St.Thomas

Springwater Conservation Area Forest Trail System (8km) $donation

8079 Springwater Rd, Aylmer

Solitude Nature Reserve (gate code needed)

45388 Dexter Line, Sparta

Aylmer Kinsmen Trail (TCT)

Throughout Aylmer Parks

Yarmouth Natural Heritage Area (5.6km)

47502 Sparta Line, Sparta

Let us know in the comments which are your favourite! Share photos on socials!

@ISellStThomas

Happy Hiking

Binge Worthy Netflix shows - according to Ainslee

 Binge Worthy Netflix Shows....according to me!

📺

Since we have spent a lot more time at home in the past year, I have found myself in front of the TV more than I care to admit somedays. However, let's make lemonade from those lemons and share a list of binge worthy shows we have found on Netflix!

Our Current Binge: Gotham

My Current Binge:  The Queen's Gambit

Hubby's Current Binge: Unsolved

Bingeable (is that a word?!) with my hubby: - aka shows we can both tolerate as we have very different likes when it comes to shows...

• The Ranch
• Lethal Weapon
• You
• Suits
• Lucifer
• Longmire
• Unbelievable
• Shameless
• Locke & Key
• This Is Us (okay some arm twisting happens for this one...)
• Anything Marvel

Binge Worthy on my own

• Gilmore Girls (a classic I have watched many times over)
• Grace & Frankie
• Good Girls
• The Fosters
• Dead to Me

Shows hubby binges

• Meat Eater
• Vikings
• Animal Kingdom
• Breaking Bad
• Peaky Blinders

Shows we tried to binge but couldn't get into (usually get a season or two in...)

• the 100 
• Scandal
• Designated Survivor
• How To Get Away with Murder 
• Orange Is The New Black

And one bonus from another stream service that we LOVED.... Billions on Crave.

* These opinions are my own & not affiliated with Netflix  * All Images from Netflix *

Annual Holiday Shopping Guide 2020

 

Holiday Shopping ideas from A-Z that are all from local businesses!

When you shop local, everyone wins. So, why not do all your Christmas shopping this year locally. Here is a quick way to get started with ideas from A-Z

Antler Chew for your furry family member from Oh My Fur & Whiskers  Bespoke Facial from White Feather Spa Cut & Colour by Laura at The Order - Hall of Hair Dinner Bowls from Turtle + Bird Eucalyptus Bath Salts from Butter Me Up Soap Company Flower Subscription from Harris Flowers Growth Chart from Inspired Art by Ashley Honey Almond Granola from Living Alive Granola Ice Bucks from The Ice Box Jambalaya (or other Gourmet Meals) from Catering By James Meadows Knitting Needles from Little Red Mitten Lights for your bike from St.Thomas Cycles Macarons (they have Dairy Free ones too!) from Seed Confections Necklace from Campbell's II Orange Prailine Pecans from Picards Practice Targets from Guns 'N' Gadgets Quality Roasted Coffee from Las Chicas / Streamliners Relaxing Spa Treatment from a local spa  (Shift Beauty + Wellness, Holistic Awakening Day Spa, Peaceful Path) Sandals from Mugford's Tattoo Time from Golden Clover Tattoo Co Updated Photos from CVD Photography Very Local Basket from Wrap It Up with Lynn White Healing Slave from Purely Wicked Xtremely easy dinner from Salt & Pepper Meals Yoga classes from Laura Kerr Yoga Zombie Pug Calendar from Handmade Tale And so MANY more, Elgin County has many great local shops! Have something you are looking for?  Message me to help you find it locally!   Follow us on Facebook to see how we are shopping local this holiday season.   #ShopElgin