- Business name
ChickaBees BEEsides - Who is the maker, baker, or grower behind this booth?
Brenda McCalla-Bootsman - Tell us a little about your story… How/why did you start your business?
I was researching how to ‘clean the air’ so that my asthma/breathing wasn’t a daily struggle. I discovered that burning 100% Pure Beeswax Candles would do just that – ask us how!?! - How long have you been a vendor at OSFM?
We have been a part of Old Strathcona’s Farmers market since February of 2018 - How far from OSFM are you located? (in kms)
We are located 35 km from the market – 22km north of Edmonton, in Sturgeon County - Tell us about your products
Our natural (beeswax-based) body product formulas are approved by Health Canada and all our ingredients are ‘naturally’ sourced from within Canada. ChickaBees products are pure, wholesome and very affordable. - What is your most popular product at the market?
Our most popular product at the market are our Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps – washable, biodegradable, sustainable. - What’s an interesting fact about you, your business, or your products?
My dream job was to be an Architect, which never did materialize. However, I have been blessed with being able to design and build my own dream home! As we live on a hobby farm, our place is constantly evolving – which I love! I’m also fortunate that my love for creating can spill over into my market job as I get to create and craft for a living 💕 - Where else can people find your products?
On our website at www.chickabees.ca
For more information, check out their listing in our Vendor Directory