Turquoise Compass Approved|First Edition:Handmade & Canadian

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Turquoise Compass

I’ve decided to start a “Turquoise Compass Approved” series on my blog where I highlight in each post five blogs, websites, lodging, products, trips, destinations, etc… which I’ve had positive personal experience with and/or have fallen in love with. After my travels around the world and experiences from living in different regions, I can’t help but share with my lovely turquoise lovin’ followers the ‘P’s’ I’m addicted to and have grown to love: the people, places, projects, and products from around the world!

First up for my first time first edition “Turquoise Compass Approved” are the handmade and Canadian products by companies I love: Bueteaful, Hint of Lime, Harmony Box, JustNatural Holistic Spa, and West Lake Cosmetics. Each company is Canadian (I love shopping local, especially from the province I’m living in) and make or promote handmade and natural products made in Canada. Who doesn’t love all-natural products made with environmentally-friendly ingredients that are not only good for us, but also good for the earth? I’ve tried and use products from each of these companies and I cannot help but share my digital-love for these one-of-a-kind companies. They’re Turquoise Compass Approved!

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Contest|Enter to Win Four Fabulous West Lake Cosmetics

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Turquoise Compass

CONTEST TIME (open to Canadian mailing addresses): Enter to win some amazing all-natural handmade products made in Parry Sound, Ontario by the company West Lake Cosmetics. In collaboration with West Lake, we are GIVING AWAY FOUR Canadian made quality natural products free from parabens, chemicals, and petroleum products/by-products: vanilla solid lotion bar, lavender soap, cinnamon soap, and our Rose bath salts
($33.00 VALUE). Each product is designed with the highest quality ingredients and essential oils. Their motto “Peace of Mind. Piece of Luxury” stands true as West Lake provides customers with luxurious and effective products along with helpful information of how to use each product and make them last. With a wide selection of products, there are products made for everyone! The owner Wendy was inspired after her travels around the world to open a soap shop, and encourages those around her to come up with ideas to make the best soothing and effective products. Wendy emulates the Canadian way of life by keeping West Lake Cosmetics down to earth, and providing customers with helpful and thoughtful advice. Are you ready to get your hands on these FOUR FABULOUS products? Continue reading →

Last Day to Enter to Win a Hint of Lime Handcrafted Bag

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Turquoise Compass

This one of a kind handcrafted Hint of Lime Designs bag is up for grabs and it could be yours–just enter to win! One day left to enter–you have until midnight tonight Atlantic Standard Time. Just hop over to my Turquoise Compass Facebook and/or Instagram page to comment and share/repost! That’s it! Contest open to Canada/USA/UK residents Continue reading →

I’ve Teamed up with Hint of Lime to Bring You a Fabulous Contest!

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Turquoise Compass

This “One-of-a-Lime” (only one was ever made guaranteed) bag is ready for its new home. Will it be with you? One week left to enter. The contest ends on June 30th at midnight Atlantic Standard Time. Contest open to Canada/USA/UK residents

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Peace of Mind and Piece of Luxury with West Lake

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Turquoise Compass

I’m always on the hunt for Canadian made quality natural products free from parabens, chemicals, and petroleum products/by-products. I’m sure you’re with me when I say that I want to know what’s in the products I use and put on my body. Natural products are not only good for us, but they’re also good for the environment. I was lucky enough to be introduced to West Lake Cosmetics on Instagram by a fellow Canadian blogger Couper from Happy Life Pilot Wife who loves using all-natural local products from her home province Ontario, but especially loves West Lake Cosmetics! She told me that she and her family are addicted to the Rosemary Lavender Shampoo Bar. With that being said, I was instantly intrigued, went over to West Lake’s Intstagram account to browse their many photos and immediately wanted to try a shampoo bar myself (among other products), especially since I have never tried one before. Continue reading →

Want to Win a One of a Kind Hint of Lime Designs Owl Bag?

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Turquoise Compass

It’s not too late to enter! The contest ends on June 30th. Contest open to Canada/USA/UK residents

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Good luck!

A Hint of Lime is in My Yoga Bag

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Turquoise Compass

As a yoga teacher and regular practitioner, I’m constantly transporting clothes and yoga gear to and from yoga studios, outdoor locations, and workshop venues. I’m always on the hunt for new and innovative ways to transport my items, while still keeping things light and compact as much as possible. Although I need practical items, I still want colourful and fun items to spice up my yogi lifestyle! It took me nearly a year to find a yoga bag suitable to carry my favourite natural rubber yoga mat and yoga accessories. Thankfully, Dusky Leaf’s bright cerulean blue B.I.G Yoga Bag saved the day! Once I found the perfect eco-friendly canvas bag large enough to carry my mat with room left over for other items, it was time to perfect exactly what essential items I needed in my bag for a smooth and supported yoga practice.

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