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Event Roundup

🎄 Christmas Craft Show 🎁

Looking for festive gifts, handmade goodies, and holiday vibes?
Check out the Christmas Craft Show happening November 8 at the Masonic Centre of Elgin (42703 Fruit Ridge Line) from 10–4.

Local makers. Unique finds. Cozy holiday spirit.
A great way to shop small and support our community this season ❤️

See you there! ☃️✨

🎶 Festival of Lessons & Carols
An evening of beautiful music, community, and Christmas spirit ✨

Sunday, November 30th at 7:00 pm
First United Church – 7 Curtis St., St. Thomas

Featuring music and readings from church choirs and musicians across the community, including the Railway City Brass Quintet.

This is one of those gatherings that really feels like the season — peaceful, reflective, and full of warmth.

Freewill offering welcomed.
Everyone is invited. ❤️

🎄 Holiday Market Vibes at Wildflowers Farm 🎄
If you love cozy Christmas shopping, local makers, warm cider, and all the good holiday feels, this one’s a must.

Wildflowers Farm Christmas Market
📍 42338 Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas
🗓️ Saturday, November 8
⏰ 10 AM to 3 PM

Expect handcrafted gifts, baked treats, local artisans, music, and that magical Wildflowers atmosphere that feels like the start of the season.

Supporting local doesn’t just help businesses; it keeps our community creative, connected, and thriving.

See you there. ✨

📣 Realtors — need more eyes on a listing?
I’ll share it in The Creative Hub newsletter (nearly 700 local readers and growing).
It’s free exposure and all about supporting our local market.

Email [email protected] or text 519-637-2519 to send the details.
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📣 Local businesses, do you want more people to know what you’re doing?

I feature local businesses, shops, cafés, makers, studios, and community spots in The Creative Hub, a free weekly newsletter reaching nearly 700 engaged local readers across St. Thomas and Elgin County.

If you have a new product, an event, a workshop, a promo or you just want to introduce your business to more locals, send it my way and I’ll share it.

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Let’s help more people discover and support local. ❤️

Hidden Gem : McCready Design Co.

Read on to learn more about McCready Design Co. of West Lorne

McCready Design Co. is a family-run 3D printing studio based in West Lorne, Ontario. What started as a creative hobby has grown into a space where design, craftsmanship, and innovation meet. We specialize in small-batch and custom-made pieces, whether that be seasonal décor or personalized gifts!

Every item is designed, printed, and finished in-house with care and precision. We focus on quality materials, clean design, and thoughtful details that make each piece feel special. Our goal is to create products that are both beautiful and meaningful, pieces that tell a story, make a space feel personal, or bring a creative vision to life.

Have an idea for something unique or a product that doesn’t exist yet? Let’s chat. We love collaborating on custom projects, reimagining products you’ve seen online, and finding creative ways to make your ideas affordable and accessible.

Find Us

You can browse our latest collections and custom work on Instagram @mccreadydesignco or shop directly through our online store at https://mccreadydesignco.company.site/
Contact us through Instagram or our email [email protected].

Mortgage with Brad Tip of the Week

Feeling the pressure to “treat yourself” even when money feels tight?

It happens to all of us. Life gets busy or stressful, and those small purchases feel like a quick fix. The problem is that they add up faster than we think, and sometimes they get in the way of bigger goals, such as building savings, lowering monthly payments, or planning your next move.

A few small shifts can make a big difference.

Pause for 24 hours before buying something that isn’t already on your list.

Unsubscribe from the store promo emails that are designed to trigger spending.

Use cash or debit for fun spending so you feel the cost and stay mindful.

Pick a simple weekly spending limit and stick to it.

Automate your savings first, so what’s left is guilt-free to enjoy.

No shame and no judgment. Just realistic habits that make life feel lighter.

If you want help figuring out your mortgage, lowering payments, preparing for renewal, or creating a bit more breathing room in your budget, I’m always here to walk through your options.

Feel free to message me anytime.

📞 Brad Lister | Mortgage Agent Level 1
Tango Financial | FSRA #M11002225
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