Author - Amanda Bay

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Bay Awesome 2023 TBay Top 20 Gift List
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Bay Awesome 2022 TBay Top 20 Gift List
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Boobie Candles Spark Awareness
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Bay Awesome 2021 TBay Top 20 Gift List
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Bay Mine! 2021 Local Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
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Support Local & Share the TBaylovin!
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Bay Awesome 2020 TBay Top 20 Holiday Gift List
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The Bay Awesome Tbay 2020 Summer Bucket List
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Life with you is always a picnic. My Summer #TBaycation

Bay Awesome 2023 TBay Top 20 Gift List

’Tis the season for eggnog, sparkly lights, classic movies and of course presents! Embrace the season of giving by choosing Thunder Bay and shopping local this Christmas. And this year, the best gifts don’t necessarily come in a box, with so many unique TBay experiences highlighting the list.  Whether it’s a pottery class, a yoga polar plunge,  indulging in a wine and chocolate tasting , or a tree print workshop , experiences are a way of giving your friends and family memorable moments and something to look forward to after all of the fun of the season is over. Perhaps it[…]

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Bay Awesome 2022 TBay Top 20 Gift List

Stressed about finding an awesome gift? Totally stumped? Fear not, dear reader, as I am happy to present this year’s  tree-mendous Top 20- ish Tbay Gift List (that definitely doesn’t include that typical pair of socks). From decadent handmade chocolates, a magical ‘moog’ made of sand, candle making classes, pancakes for lumberjacks, Something Rotten and even Thunder Bay wrapping paper, these are what I consider to be the most awesome LOCAL holiday gifts of the season. Cheers Santa! We’ve got this.  1. Holiday Sparkle: Wine Tasting with Sommelier Cale Graydon Wine is the perfect gift for any holiday, especially Christmas[…]

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Boobie Candles Spark Awareness

New Mom Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Shines Light on Important Message to Share with Young Women Last year, Kailey Elvish was happily living her life as a newly wed with a baby on the way, then her world turned upside down. At only 33 years old, and in the third trimester of her pregnancy she discovered a lump in her breast. “I figured it was related to my pregnancy but as time moved on, I knew something wasn’t right.” Kailey soon found herself sitting in the Linda Buchan Centre taking on several tests to investigate exactly what was going on.[…]

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Bay Awesome 2021 TBay Top 20 Gift List

There’s absolutely no place like home for the holidays! So where else would you get your Christmas gifts, other than right here in Thunder Bay? Tis’ the season to start shopping LOCAL, so to relieve some stress and cutout the guesswork, I’ve rounded up some of the most awesome gifts of the year just for YOU! Gifts to help your favourite adventurer answer the call of the wild, along with a fairytale tenting experience, access to a super secret membership, a ton of assorted artisan treasures, a piece of Canadian history, and a brew that spends the entire winter on[…]

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Bay Mine! 2021 Local Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Nothing spells l-o-v-e more than shopping local and homemade Thunder Bay goodies! Pull out all the stops this Valentine’s Day with these Cupid-approved ideas for your fav person, hubby, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, Galentine or hey…it’s a great time treat yourself!  We could all use some extra love right now, including the small businesses, crafters and makers in Thunder Bay. With classic gifts like fresh blooms and sweet treats that will win most hearts over, there’s also some other items off the beaten path that will make them swooooon. ***These gifts can all be safely purchased with home delivery options for[…]

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Support Local & Share the TBaylovin!

Small businesses are essential for our economy and are a HUGE  part of the fabric that makes up our community. Familiar faces behind these establishments are our family, neighbours, and friends, and all help create this place we call home. Remember the time they donated that prize for your shag, sponsored your baseball team, made delicious eats for your event, or helped you create that memorable moment with your family that you won’t ever forget? Although we know they are all tough cookies, most are feeling a financial strain right now, and are worried about the future. So if you need to buy something—[…]

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In lieu of the market events (we miss you too), a special gift just for you! A Collective Christmas presents a limited edition kraft box. The festive box includes local goodies from Ungalli Clothing Co., Red Lion Smokehouse, Waxxed Candle Co. and Juniper Brand Goods. Available for purchase at: krafttbay.com Market Vendors (Please note vendors below were scheduled to participate in A Collective Christmas. Market events are no longer taking place but please visit artisans online to view many awesome local products) A Graceful Park: Hand-painted signs and rustic decor. Babes & Blends: Using essential oils to promote wellness in[…]

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Bay Awesome 2020 TBay Top 20 Holiday Gift List

’Tis the season to start thinking about Christmas shopping. Cue the carols!! But, like most things in 2020, the way you’ll check everyone off your gift list is bound to be a little bit different this year, as long-standing holiday shopping traditions are being put to the test. Now I know you might think it’s easier to go online and Amazon Prime it, but this year, more than ever,  it’s super important to SUPPORT LOCAL. Shopping at home and in your local shops, not only benefits the community, entrepreneurs, talented artisans and local families, but you’re also going to find the most[…]

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The Bay Awesome Tbay 2020 Summer Bucket List

Ya, I know your summer vacation plans have been derailed by the pandemic, but that doesn’t  mean we’re going to spend the next two months watching Netflix all day. No! (Because we actually watched everything on it already.) But seriously, don’t let the season pass you by. Make the most of what’s in  your very own backyard. Make it a #tbaycation!  Sunset at 10pm? Not a problem. Sunrise at 6am?  You got it. Frankly, why would we even be spending a single second inside when it’s beautiful all day long? Aside from the sun being on its best and brightest[…]

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Life with you is always a picnic. My Summer #TBaycation

Happy June! Summer is almost officially here… which means it’s almost time for the 2020 Bay Awesome Summer Bucket List. The pandemic might have some impacts on the things we do or how many people we do our activities with, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be an awesome summer! It will be a TBaycation right here at home. Thunder Bay has SO much to offer right out our doorstep, and it’s important now more than ever, we support local businesses while enjoying our beautiful city.  Tourism Thunder Bay and CEDC Thunder Bay want to know what you are up[…]

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