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  ENTREPRENEURS AND YYC SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS JESS, FROM LILAC AND CLOVER, AND MICKI, OWNER OF THE OLFACTORY SHOP TALK BIZ AND HOW THEY BUILD THEIR BUSINESSES COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE COMMUNITY. Photographer Sydney Butters was on site snapping photos of Jess and Micki at Oak + Tonic in Southcentre Mall, while Analog Coffee fuelled the team's inspiration.  Jess: Shopping local and Canadian made has always been huge for me. And these days, it’s become so, so easy to do! With so many amazing Calgarian companies starting up all the time, it’s not hard to find quality products and services right in your own backyard. For me, opening a business in Calgary has...

Here's Jess, the brilliant soapmaker behind our Lilac & Clover bars, with 8 reasons why you should switch to bar soap.   1. The Ultimate Multitasker Bar soap can be used for so many things like face cleanser, body wash, shaving cream, hand soap, and even shampoo! One simple product that can take the place of many means a simplified routine that will same time and money.     2. Travel Companion When packing a carry on bag, you are limited to travel size liquids and don't have much room to spare. Try packing a bar of soap instead. This...

There has been a lot of talk lately about how adults need to get more sleep; is this you too? You're definitely not alone. Sleep has always been important to me. My parents told me that as a toddler, I'd finish lunch and run to my crib, eager to get my nap in. And that when I had to start going to school, I was most upset about missing a nap. So I hear you - sleep is a large part of our lives. I've taken a look at the things I do to prepare for sleep, in hopes that...