LOVR is live! August 25 2016
Helloooo LOVR, introducing the new eco-chic organic beauty marketplace. LOVR is launching this Monday, August 29th! We're so excited to be a part of something so amazing in the organic beauty retail industry.
Has natural always looked this good? Their website is fresh and floral, and will get you in the mood to change your beauty routine. Explore their curated selection of green beauty brands and experience the difference yourself!
We're passionate about offering a natural solution to skin care. We were disappointed with the products on the market when we realized the side effects of the beauty products we were using. We love what we do, and have a blast making fun fresh scrubs that will heal and rejuvenate your skin. We've joined over 100 organic beauty innovators doing some pretty rad stuff in the green industry!
Check out LOVR's curated organic beauty brands here! Plus they have free shipping over $100, oh my! Get shopping. 💛
The Johnson & Johnson Talc Powder Case February 24 2016
Honesty is a priority in business. Being real with you, our friends and customers, is a huge part of our mandate for Scrub Inspired. When we see cases like the Johnson & Johnson one, it reaffirms why we do what we do. The use of talc in cosmetics is only just the tip of the iceberg. The real issue here is the lack of honesty between Johnson & Johnson and their consumers.
"A juror said company memos showed the firm tried to cover up concerns about talc in cosmetics, and even influence regulators". [1]
"Another document noted that sales were declining as more people became aware of the health risks, and included strategies for making blacks and Hispanics the highest users of talcum powder".[1]
It is important to know what you put on your body, so please do educate yourself. You also need to make smart decisions about where you get those products. Shopping locally is one way to know where your products come from and who they are coming from.
We at Scrub Inspired promise to always to be honest with you, share our downfalls and our successes.
Our hearts go out to all those affected by the cover up of not only Johnson & Johnson, but big tobacco [2], Johns Manville (Asbestos)[3], the list goes on.
[1] http://tinyurl.com/gt6kt98
[2] http://tinyurl.com/jv3ufmt
[3] http://tinyurl.com/nhbdpt8
Ottawa Fall & Christmas Craft Shows October 04 2015
It's that time of year again, Christmas craft show season are in full bloom! This city is bursting with exciting and unique craft shows. Find the perfect Christmas gifts for everyone on your list, or new fall seasonal favorites.
You can find Scrub at the following shows below. Check back, we'll be adding new events ones as we go!
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Ottawa Makers Market : After Hours
THURSDAY, OCT. 8th
- Location: Orange Art Gallery
- Time: 7pm - 11pm
- Event Page: OMM After Hours
- A very special addition of Ottawa Makers Market with 15 hand picked makers! After Hours will be a night out celebrating Ottawa's local food, drink and maker community in the beautiful and newly-renovated Orange Art Gallery in City Centre.
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Makers & Shakers Pop-Up Bazaar
SATURDAY, OCT. 17th
- Location: Maker Space North
- Time: 10 am - 5 pm
- Event Page: Makers Pop-Up Bazaar
- A vibrant bazaar hosted by The Freewheeling Curator showcasing the emerging & established handmade makers from Ottawa & beyond. Diverse products, lively vendors, cool eats. Join Scrub and 40 other local artisans!
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WedCycle
SUNDAY, OCT. 18th
- Location: Glebe Community Centre
- Time: 11 am - 4 pm
- Event Page: WedCycle
- WedCycle is Tie The Knot Ottawa's newest sister show. It`s a fun new twist to planning, purchasing and preparing for your big day. This will be your one stop marketplace to buy upcycled, handmade, vintage, gently-used wedding and event decor while enjoying some delectable treats from local vendors. You will also be able to speak to local event and wedding related vendors that can assist in the planning of your special event/wedding.
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Refresh Your Passion
SUNDAY, OCT. 25th
- Location: Ben Franklin Place
- Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Event Page: Refresh Your Passion
- A full day of inspiration for your body, mind, spirit and business. The day is called an un-seminar because it's unlike any other event you've been to. Refresh your Passion is packed with value from thought leaders, offering innovative ideas and real-world advice. You'll have intimate access to our presenters and you'll make invaluable connections with like-minded people.
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Natural Resources Canada Christmas Craft Sale
THURSDAY, NOV. 5th
- Location: Natural Resources Canada
- Time: 9:30 am - 3 pm
- Annual Christmas craft sale for all the NRCan employees and local area. Join SCRUB and local artisan vendors to finally get some of your Christmas shopping done early! :)
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Maker City Night Bazaar
FRIDAY, NOV. 6th
- Location: Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park
- Time: 5 pm - 11 pm
- Maker Faire Ottawa's official launch party of makers of art, design, food and beer. Join Scrub is hand picked local artisans for an evening marketing affair!
$5 entry fee. Proceeds goes towards education and workshop programs via Artengine.
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It's Prive. A Street-Food & Shopping Festival
SATURDAY, NOV. 7th- Location: Shaw Centre
- Time: 4 pm - 11 pm
- Event Page: It's Prive Fall Show
- Privé is a show for a curious audience. It takes shape as a contemporary night market where 140+ entrepreneurs set-up their pop-up shops, giving you the opportunity to purchase directly from them. On November 7, at the Ottawa Shaw Centre, you will immerse yourself with the ultimate street-food and shopping experience. This show will put the spotlight on our city's best chefs, talented designers, wild artists and daring entrepreneurs. Not to forget, we will have Djs and drinks to give you a memorable experience.
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Handmade with Love Christmas Bazaar
SATURDAY, NOV. 28th
- Location: Bethany Hope Centre
- Time: 9 am - 2 pm
- Event Page
- Handmade With Love is an annual Christmas Bazaar that invites local artists, crafters and creators to participate while supporting two non-profit organizations: Bethany Hope Centre and A.R.T In Action. All proceeds from vendor fees go directly to benefiting both initiatives.
Hosted by: Dream Love Grow, Bethany Hope Centre and Happiness is Handmade
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HUB Ottawa Presents: Holiday Night Market
THURSDAY, DEC. 3rd
- Location: HUB Ottawa, 6th floor.
- Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
- Prepare for the holidays with local artisans, bakers, artists, and more! Join us for HUB Ottawa's 3rd annual holiday market with an evening of local awesomeness, live music, and hot chocolate!
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Urban Craft Holiday Show
SATURDAY, DEC. 5th
- Location: Glebe Community Centre
- Time: 10 am - 4 pm
- Event Page: Urban Craft
- Urban Craft is Ottawa's hip, modern, handmade craft show. Featuring 50 indie & gourmet makers from Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal & beyond, Urban Craft is the place to discover new designers and makers from across Eastern Canada.
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Home, Heart, Handmade
SATURDAY, DEC. 12th
- Location: Hellenic Meeting & Reception Centre
- Time: 10 am - 4 pm
- Event Page: Home, Heart, Handmade
- Heart, Home & Handmade is a semi-annual boutique event created to showcase some of Ottawa and area's talented handmade designers. It's a modern twist on the conventional craft fair. Come by and check out our new Christmas Scrubs! They'll make a great treat for your skin - or the perfect gift and stocking stuffer. Shop for one of a kind goods and meet all the local makers, including us! ADMISSION IS FREE!
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The Truth About Microbeads September 27 2015
Ever wonder what those colourful little beads in your face scrub and body wash are? There's been a lot of media about microbeads and #banthebead has been trending throughout North America - but how can these tiny little specs be such a bad thing?
Looking at the bigger picture we've learned how detrimental microbeads are in our interconnected ecosystem.
Top 5 Amazing Health Benefits of Pomegranates July 16 2015 1 Comment
It’s no secret that SCRUB simply loves pomegranates. Apart from being irresistibly sweet and delicious, this superfood has been used for centuries because of its unique nutritional qualities and health benefits. Pomegranates are great for your body and equally amazingly nutricious for your skin! Check out our list of the top five health benefits of pomegranates and see why we’re obsessed!
Scrub, Inspired by you! July 09 2015
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Don't forget to get social! Tag @ScrubInspired and use the contest hashtag #MyScrubInspired to officially enter - no limit on number of entries - and make sure you like us on Facebook, Instagram, and/or follow us on twitter!
NEW STORE: La Quaintrelle Boutique January 23 2015
We're excited to announce that La Quaintrelle Boutique in North Sydney, Cape Breton will now be carrying our full line of scrubs! We couldn't be more pleased to have our scrubs on this cute boutique's shelves.
Bursting with personality, Meghan the owner has styled her shop to perfection. From a vintage door desk, to an eclectic array of old ladders, shelves, and cabinets - this boutique is warm and welcoming to anyone who enters its doors.
A quaintrelle is defined as “a woman who emphasizes a life of passion expressed through personal style, leisurely pastimes, charm, and cultivation of life’s pleasures.”
La Quaintrelle is a breath of fresh air in Cape Breton, as it offers vintage clothing and accessories with style and personality. Explore it's collections to find something that suits your character and personal style.
Our scrubs are the perfect addition, along side Lily Lake Knits, Jac-Out-Of-The-Box Jewelry, and other local artisan companies. And, they have a pretty great stance on sustainability, that falls right in line with the environmentally conscious company we are.
With two options to shop; you can visit their online store, or their storefront location at 299 Commercial Street in North Sydney, Cape Breton.
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November: Ottawa Christmas Craft Shows November 18 2014
Ravines Christmas Bizarre
SATURDAY, NOV. 8th
- Location: Ravines Retirement home
- 10am - 2pm
- Live in the Nepean area? Stop by to this big ol' Christmas Bazaar at the Revines Retirement home. It's open to the residence, family and the community. And of course SCRUB will be there with out new Christmas scrub and gift baskets!
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Statistics Canada United Way Craft Sale
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19th
- Location: Statistics Canada's Jean Talon Building Lobby (Parkdale & Scott)
- 9am - 3pm
- Come by and check out our new Christmas Scrubs!! They'll make a great treat for your skin - or the perfect gift and stocking stuffers.
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National Resources Canada Christmas Craft Sale
THURSDAY, NOV. 20th
- Location: NRCan 580 Booth Street, Ottawa ON
- 9:30am - 3:30pm
- Annual Christmas craft sale for all the NRCan employees and local area. Join SCRUB and local artisan vendors to finally get some of your Christmas shopping done early! :)
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Home, Heart, and Handmade
SATURDAY, NOV. 22nd
- Location: Glebe Community Centre
- 10am - 4pm
- Heart, Home & Handmade is a semi-annual boutique event created to showcase some of Ottawa and area's talented handmade designers. It's a modern twist on the conventional craft fair. Shop for one of a kind goods and meet all the local makers, including us! ADMISSION IS FREE! For more info click here.
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United Way Artisan Fair
MONDAY, NOV 24th
- Location: 110 Laurier Ave W
- 10am - 2pm
- A fantastic Christmas craft show by the City of Ottawa to raise money for United Way!
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Christmas Bazaar
SATURDAY, NOV. 29th
- Location: Bethany Hope Centre
- 9am - 2pm
- Come out to the bazaar to support our members of The Parent Enterprise Program and many other community members here at the BHC. Baked goods, warm beverages, handmade crafts, children's activities and much more!
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Yelp Totally Bazaar
SATURDAY, NOV. 29th
- Location: Algonquin College
- 11am - 3pm
- That's right, Yelp is organizing our FIRST EVER handpicked holiday market that will cross everyone off your holiday shopping list. Local artisans are bringing you the best in handmade products including chic clothing, perfect pet products, all natural skincare, hand crafted cards and signs, accessories, unique jewelry, baked goods, and more!
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The Savoir Faire - Chrismas Market
SUNDAY, NOV. 30th
- Location: Aydelu Centre, Alymer
- 10:30am - 4:30pm
- The Art & Crafts Savoir Faire was born out of a necessity to bring art and crafty goodness to our local community. The first of its kind in our quaint town of Aylmer, we are hoping it will be embraced and loved for providing original and quality handmade wares and art. http://thesavoirfaire.ca/
November: Cape Breton Christmas Craft Shows! (2014 dates) November 04 2014 3 Comments
The leaves have come and gone, a cozy knit sweater just won't cut it anymore ... winter is coming. The Holiday season is here and it's one of our favorites! Cuddle up with a good movie, hot chocolate, and enjoy the festivities of the season.
SCRUB has a lot of amazing Christmas craft shows and fairs coming up in Cape Breton, and we want you to join us! (You can see a complete list of our events here.)
Scrubs make for perfect Christmas gift. Everyone has skin, and not only is it important to take care of it, it can be fun too! With many different types of all natural scrubs to choose from, there is something for everyone on your Christmas list. Plus with prices starting at $10, you can't go wrong. :)
Cape Breton Christmas Shows
Ladies Night Out Christmas Gala for Cystic Fibrosis
FRIDAY, NOV. 7th
- Location: Membertou Trade & Convention Centre
- 6:30pm to 10pm
- A much deserved night out with friends and family just ahead of the the holiday season, sprinkled with a side of community spirit, forms the base of a new fundraiser under the guidance of the Cape Breton Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Canada ... read more.
Home Crafters of Cape Breton presents: Christmas Festival Craft Show and Sale
FRIDAY NOV. 7th - SUNDAY NOV. 9th
- Location: Centre 200
- Friday Nov. 7th: 4pm - 9pm
Saturday Nov. 8th: 10am - 8pm
Sunday Nov. 9th: 12pm - 5pm - It's the Cape Breton Christmas show of the year - and you don't want to miss out! Three days of Christmas extraordinaire featuring local Cape Breton artisans, crafters, bakers, and more.
Christmas at the Port
FRIDAY, NOV. 21st - SATURDAY, NOV. 22nd
- Location: Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion - Port of Sydney
- Friday from 4pm - 9pm. Saturday from 10am - 8pm
- Featuring local talent, food vendors, crafts, and more! Providing a unique experience for people of all ages in our community. FREE to the public.
Let's get #local June 12 2014
This past weekend we had the amazing opportunity to be involved in Shopify's Maker's Market! Essentially, they reached out to local vendors and got a place together in the #BywardMarket for people to peruse and discover the treats people who live just down the street make.
Here are some awesome photos!
Send us your SCRUB pictures! January 25 2014 2 Comments
We absolutely love when our customer's love our scrubs as much as we do - it's probably the biggest compliment we could ever recieve. And even more than that we love when you take some kick-ass pictures of our scrubs. One of our biggest fans (looking to you Danette!) took some pretty fabulous pictures last week, I just have to share them with all of you.
Since our products & company are inspired by the beautiful coast of Cape Breton, it's perfect that she took these pictures with inspiration from the ocean. Thanks again Danette for your awesome pictures and how you continue to inspire us to keep doing what we are doing :)
You can send them directly us at hello@scrubinspired.com or post them to Facebook/Instagram/Twitter - just be sure to use this hashtag…
#SCRUBinspired
Hello & Welcome to SCRUB Inspired! November 01 2013 1 Comment
We are so excited to launch our website and get our business off the ground! We are very crafty people by nature, and are always creating something new or redefining something to make it our own. We are passionate about using natural ingredients in everything in our life and it has inspired us to create a line of products made exclusively from ingredients found in nature. SCRUB inspired is home made body, face, and hand scrubs that are so natural you can eat!
So what's your flavour? Sea salt, sugar, coffee, grapefruit, or maybe a little zest? We have it all and so much more! Check our full line of scrubs here.
Who is behind SCRUB Inspired?
SCRUB Inspired is located in the heart of Ottawa and is run by a (sometimes kilted) power duo, Jess & Kiersten. The cool & chic Jessica McNeil is proud Cape Bretoner, and spends her days as a passionate marketer at OAK Computing. The beautiful Miss Kiersten Hanly is known by many as "the every woman" and is a Business Dev extraordinaire at Shopify.
If you would like to host a SCRUB Inspired party, or would like to contact us - shoot an email to hello (at) scrubinspired (dot) com & we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
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