The Mother In Me Series - YYC Local Businesses

I’ve turned to IG’s mamas and parents to pose a weekly question about motherhood and parenting. By compiling their answers and sharing them here, my hope is that we continue to build community and support one another.

Time’s are increasingly challenging for everyone right now. I know so many small businesses will suffer as a result of social distancing and quarantine. I’m grateful for these responsible measures at a time like this but I do want to help in any way I can.

14 Local Businesses and How You Can Support Them During the Covoid Crisis.

Graphic Design and Web Services:

1. Amanda Sewell Design

As a mama of her own, Amanda enjoys doing brand and web design for other mamas trying to grow or build their business. She has completed many websites including my own! I can say from personal experience it was a joy working with her. She has a vast skill base and her collaborative efforts are amazing! You can support her by scheduling a call to learn more!

Check her out over on IG too @amandasewelldesign

2. Shyfoxx Art

Shyfoxx is a digital artist from Calgary. Her passion became her business after many years of drawing and livestreaming her work. She is now selling her prints and stickers on Etsy. She also provides entertainment and education around how to draw digitally through her live stream with Twitch. She offers individual limited commissions if you have something unique in mind! You can offer support by following her socials and seeing what she’s all about!

Check out her IG @shyfoxx.art

3. Millson and Main

Meaghan from Millson and Main offers brand design including helping you develop your brand strategy, establishing logomarks, and determining typography + colour palette. Her work will bring your brand to life. Check out her work. She's done some amazing work! Meaghan is also a mama to an adorable 4 month old.

Check out her branding on IG @millsonandmain

Parenting Support

4. Postpartum Support YYC

Postpartum Support YYC is founded by Jen is a full spectrum Doula who is passionate about helping moms manoeuvre through parenting. Find resources relating to all things postpartum or become a member to receive online meet ups, exclusive discounts, nutrition plans and many more goodies!

Find them over on IG @postpartumsupportyyc

5. Bump+Baby Matters

Bump+Baby Matters is exactly this, all things Bump and Baby. Theresa and her husband. Tyler, bring one of the most valuable services to parents of YYC (and throughout Canada). They are certified Heart and Stroke First Aid and CPR instructors. They deliver Infant+Child CPR Classes for parents locally in stores, such as Westcoast Kids, online via live instruction and privately in the comfort of your own home.

They recognize resources may be straine and are acutely aware that they must continue to provide education and support to the parents they serve. Regardless of social distancing or self isolation they have made it possible for parents to take their live online training, from the comfort and safety of their own homes, by offering a discount of 90% off their live online classes!

I can personally say they deliver an excellent training experience as they offered their services to my family after a frightening incident with my daughter. Use code MOTHERMADEYOU90 at checkout to receive 90% off. Please feel free to share this with anyone that has a little one in their life.

Also find them on IG @bumpandbabymatters

Photography

6. I Carry Your Heart Photography

I Carry Your Heart Photography is operated by Jenessa, a local mama to a two year old cutie. Jenessa is a lover of all things candid and natural, capturing life’s most precious moments. Currently, she is offering 25% off all photoshoots if you book before the end March. Jenessa has done many shoots for me, her work is featured on my webpage. Her portfolio consists of birth, maternity, family, weddings, boudoir, and more!

Check her out on IG @i.carry.your.heart.photography

7. Clicks by Kait

Kait is a down to earth nature lover who is also working towards her masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her work is inspired by nature as she captures precious moments. Kait has done sessions for me that my family treasures. In light of the virus, she will safely resume bookings in April of 2020.

Check out the session I had done by clicks_by_kait over on her IG @clicks_by_kait

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Retail

8. Renard + Elliott

Renard + Elliott is owned by Stephanie, she is a fun loving mama and boss babe. The Renard + Elliott leggings are popular among YYCs ladies for their high quality and lux feeling. They’ve just come out with the Felix pant and have restocked their most popular - the Thomas pant. Support them by getting yourself a pair to stay cozy while distancing. Use mothermadeyou to save 10% on your order.

View other local mamas strutting in the leggings on IG @renard_elliott

9. Land and Lane

Carlye is a momma to a sweet 16 month old daughter, she has built a business by hand making darling head wraps, bows, turbans, and adult wraps as well! The accessories come at an affordable price in all variations. You can save 15% on your order with the code mothermadeyou15.

Check out her most recent styles over on IG @landandlane

10. Juubo

Juubo is a family owned and operated local children’s clothing store. They have high quality and highly adorable boutique style clothing. They are doing online shipping and are currently offering some adorable bunny ear onesies for Easter. I was gifted one for my daughter and they are precious!

Check them out on IG @juubo.shop

11. Meadow and Vine

Meadow and Vine is a local florist with stunning bouquets and blooms. They are offering free delivery until the end of the month in light of the virus we are facing. Some of my favourites to purchase from them is dried pampas grass.

Checkout their gorgeous blooms over on IG @meadowandvinefloral

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Services

12. Opal and Oak Occasions

Opal and Oak Occasions are here to plan all of life’s most special occasions. Ashley and Jess are working as registered RNs when they’re not busy planning events. Keep them in mind for your upcoming special events later this year.

Peep their precious work on their IG @opalandoakoccasions

13. Hair on Location

Hair on Location is YYCs mobile salon. They come to YOU! They are home to so many amazing stylists. Keep them in mind for your upcoming summer hair they specialize in blonde and balayage!

Check their seamless work on IG @hair.on.location

14. Madsi Beauty

Madi is a bright and outgoing freelance makeup artist with looks of all variations. She’s got something for everybody from soft and glowy to bold and beautiful. If you’re in need of an artist for any upcoming events this summer or a makeover to just feel good, I highly recommend!

To view some of her looks pop over to her IG @madsibeauty