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2 days ago

The Power of Tradition
BuchuVida

As the leaves turn and the air cools, it’s the perfect time to embrace the enriching traditions of the season. At BuchuVida, we believe in the power of tradition and the joy of creating new ones. Our wellness community offers a unique blend of products and experiences designed to help you celebrate autumn meaningfully.

Visit our shop or explore our online store to discover a curated selection of holistic products. Our teas from around the world, each with unique benefits, are perfect for warming up chilly fall evenings and sharing with loved ones. We are excited to introduce our new tea blooms, which unfurl in your teapot to create a beautiful and flavorful experience. Join our tea parties to learn more about our teas.

Beyond our teas, we offer a range of wellness items to support your seasonal routines. We offer several natural products—all incorporating the powerful buchu plant. Known for its healing properties, buchu promotes health and wellness.

At BuchuVida, we’re committed to fostering a sense of community and connection. Join us for Yoga Faith classes and events that celebrate traditional practices and introduce new ways to enhance your well-being. This autumn, we’re hosting the Rooted in Faith Retreat from September 9-11, where you can elevate your spirit and renew your well-being.

Celebrate this fall season with BuchuVida. Visit us online or at our shop to explore our offerings and connect with a community dedicated to holistic wellness. Let’s make this autumn a season to remember, full of warmth, tradition, and new beginnings. ... See MoreSee Less

The Buzz Book Magazine

4 days ago

Holiday Cookie Traditions
Heart Gallery and Studios

What tastes do you associate with the holidays and how do you celebrate them? As we move into the “BER” months - Septem, Octo, Novem, Decem - each has unique celebrations and food traditions. These traditions provide a continuous thread from year-to-year, crossing generations and filling treasured family moments with delicious treats.

The Holiday Cookie Traditions event at HeART Gallery/St. Paul’s Lutheran church, focuses on flavor-filled ethnic and family traditions from around the world, that have found a home in northwest Ohio. The event will be held on Saturday, October 12 and Thursday, October 17 at noon, and includes a lunch, guest speaker, cookie recipes, and demonstrations. You’ll discover a “story in every bite” as we explore our diversity in culture around the greater Toledo area.

Guest speaker on Saturday, October 12 will be Ann Pearlman, from Ann Arbor, author of The Christmas Cookie Club. Guest speaker on Thursday, October 17 will be Sara Anderson, blogger, and founder of Sara’s Sweets, specialty cookies and cupcakes in Lima, OH.

To participate as a baker, you must provide three dozen cookies, the recipe and tradition behind the bake. Recipes will be printed for those in attendance. To attend or to participate as a baker, RSVP by email to [email protected].

Holiday traditions represented will include:
- September - Hispanic Heritage month, Harvest
- October - Halloween, Día de Muertos, Oktoberfest
- November - Thanksgiving, Diwali
- December - Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, Santa Lucia ... See MoreSee Less

The Buzz Book Magazine

1 week ago

Maumee's Thrifty Hippie: Where Creativity & Community Come Together
Thrifty Hippie, LLC

In the heart of Maumee, a colorful new retail space blooms with artful crafts and community spirit: The Thrifty Hippie. Founded by the visionary duo Pamela Pelleteri and Hannah Jackson, the large boutique inside 126 Chesterfield Lane has become a vibrant hub where local artists, crafters, toymakers, potters, painters and eco-conscious artisans converge to share their creations.

The journey of Pelleteri and Jackson is one of passion fused with purpose. “I really appreciate people who start that ‘side hustle’ to be able to care for and support themselves and their loved ones in this economy,” says Pamela. She and her partner, Hannah, are serial entrepreneurs themselves. Before opening the brick-and-mortar store, Pamela was a surgical nurse who also ran multiple ecommerce businesses for her thrifted designer clothes. At the same time Hannah owns a thriving “handy ma’am” business, She Fixes It.

While running those businesses, the duo recognized a need for an outlet that elevates local talent and sustainable practices – one that goes beyond local farmers’ markets and craft shows.

The Thrifty Hippie’s doors opened in June 2024 with 14 vendors and has grown to nearly 50, mirroring the dedication and principles of its founders. The space is more than a marketplace—it’s a movement.

“We are inclusive; we are positive,” says Pamela. “Even if one of our vendors cannot rent a booth, we can purchase their items wholesale to sell on their behalf. That way, they can focus on their day job and their family while still making extra money.”

At The Thrifty Hippie, you will discover a treasure trove of eclectic products and gifts, ranging from vintage and designer clothing to handmade papers, themed gifts, 3D printed toys, organically sourced jellies and juices, one-of-a-kind pottery plus a myriad of unique jewelry and other goods. ... See MoreSee Less

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