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Support Small Business - the Best Christmas Gifts for 2024

Support Small Business - the Best Christmas Gifts for 2024

Christmas Gift Guide: Great Stuff From Cool Women

To help you with your holiday shopping, we palled up with 6 of our Canadian entrepreneur friends. Each of us picked a couple items that are guaranteed to make a mama smile and solve your holiday shopping dilemma.

All of these gift ideas are available online and are from women-owned Canadian small businesses. Yup, that includes our store, too!

In alphabetical order, shipping to you from coast to coast, here is our Christmas Gift Guide...

Happy International Coffee Day 2024!

A Day to Celebrate Coffee!

Yes, I know, isn't EVERY day Coffee Day? But October 1st is International Coffee Day - a day for everyone around the world to celebrate and enjoy our favo(u)rite beverage.

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Wake Up Your Burgers

Wake Up Your Burgers

Coffee Spice Rub Recipe

Wake up your burgers with this delicious coffee spice rub. It is delicious for burgers, chicken, mushrooms, pretty much anything you throw on the grill.

The GIFT GUIDE you'll use for everything & everyone!

The GIFT GUIDE you'll use for everything & everyone!

Searching for the perfect gift?

The stars aligned and helped us map out the best gifts for the entire year, no matter what the occasion is.

Let us help guide you towards the perfect gift!

All of these gift ideas are available online and are from women-owned Canadian businesses. Yup, that includes Sparkplug, of course!

The scoop on DECAF

The scoop on DECAF

How is decaf coffee made? Are there any health benefits or concerns? 

You're not the only one who'd like to know! A pretty simple overview with links to follow for additional resources if you'd like to dig deeper and learn more.

How much caffeine is in my coffee?

How much caffeine is in my coffee?

Worried about your caffeine intake?

Are you wondering about how much caffeine is too much? Most of us are not aware of how much caffeine is in our food and beverages, let alone if our caffeine consumption is a problem!

For most people, low to moderate caffeine intake is not a concern. It may even offer some health benefits! (More about that another time.) Read on to learn more about coffee and caffeine….

5 Reasons to Substitute Coffee for Alcohol

5 Reasons to Substitute Coffee for Alcohol

Dry January - it’s a thing!

If it’s your thing, how about replacing alcohol with coffee?

Whether you are eliminating alcohol - or cutting back (maybe Damp January is more your style) here are 5 benefits of substituting some - or all - alcoholic drinks with COFFEE.

How to Pick The Best Coffee Grinder

How to Pick The Best Coffee Grinder

The Scoop on Coffee Grinders

Our recommendations for at home coffee grinders starting from $100. What's the best fit for your coffee habits?