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VBB Logo Lindsey Graham
Vanilla Bean & Bella

Petawawa, ON

49 Volturno Street
Petawawa, ON K8H 1M3
lindsey@vanillabeanandbella.ca
(613) 687-0648 (home)
www.vanillabeanandbella.ca
Product Types: Handcrafted cloth and 100% natural, aromatherapeutic skincare products

About Us
The idea of selling handcrafted cloth products first arose when I was looking for bibs with snap closures in the local stores. I was tired of the standard hook-and-loop closures wearing out and ruining my other laundry. Unable to find such a product, I began sewing my own. I was also already sewing bum wipes for my kids, as I cloth diaper and didn't like using the scented disposable ones from the store. Soon I was sewing all kinds of stuff, including a diaper bag and clothes for myself and my kids.

As for the body products, we were researching treatments for eczema and realized that the main source of breakouts is the preservatives, petrochemicals, and parabens found in most water-based skin care products. Needless to say, eczema sufferers are very limited in their choice of moisturizers. No water-based products for you!

There had to be alternatives. Regrettably, finding them in the Ottawa Valley proved to be a challenge and led to us making our own skincare products. We began experimenting with beeswax, various butters and essential oils, to heal, soothe and renew. This has grown into a profitable venture as we share our experience and products with other people.

As well as being a producer with the Ottawa Valley Food Co-op, Vanilla Bean & Bella is in its third season as a vendor at the Pembroke Farmers' Market. Board experience with both organizations provides us with many opportunities to learn about local food and the demand for natural alternatives, as well as the chance to connect with the people we serve.

We want to provide simple, effective options to people who are bombarded by the choices (and chemicals!) in the baby and skincare industries. We have over 12 years experience in making skincare products and we want to provide natural, safe, affordable alternatives to what you'll find at ANY other store in the Valley - we truly are unique! The two main things that drive this little business are a desire to support the local economy and the belief that you should keep it 100% NATURAL when it comes to your babies and your skin!


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Ingredients
VB&B is happy to announce that we are now using local beeswax, hemp and calendula oils, and organic fair-trade cocoa butter.

The ingredients of all our body products are, alphabetically:

Bath Salt: carrier oil, essential oil, salt, vegetable glycerin.
Body Butter: beeswax, carrier oil, cocoa butter, essential oil.
Flicker Off!: carrier oil, essential oil, witch hazel.
Healing Balms: beeswax, carrier oil, essential oil.
Lip Balm: beeswax, carrier oil, cocoa butter, essential oil.
Lip Gloss: carrier oil, essential oil, vegetable glycerin.
Masques: clay, essential oil.
Massage Oil: carrier oil, essential oil.
Massage Bars: carnauba wax, carrier oil, essential oil, shea butter.
Motion / Morning Sickness Mist: carrier oil, essential oil.
Scrubs: clay, essential oil, exfoliant.
Skin Serum: carrier oil, essential oil.

If you have an allergy concern please contact me - I'm happy to provide a more specific ingredient list.


Practices (our standards for raising or making our products)
The integrity of our products is very important to us. Everything we sell is developed and handmade by us. We use only NATURAL ingredients in the body products - this means no fragrance oils, preservatives, colourants or petrochemicals. All of our body products are vegetarian or vegan.

All of our ingredient suppliers are Canadian and whenever possible, we search out organic, fair-trade and local.


Additional Information
Please check out VB&B's blog at http://vanillabeanandbella.blogspot.com/, where we discuss some of our practices and the ethical issues facing our particular industry. Education and awareness are very important to us, and blogging lets us explain why and how we do what we do.

Highlights this Month
Happy July! We're now selling each Wednesday and Saturday at the Pembroke Farmers' Market. Thank you for your continued feedback and support!

Visit our website at http://vanillabeanandbella.ca, and become a fan on Facebook: http://facebook.com/vanillabeanandbella.

Vanilla Bean & Bella Products for Sale through the co-operative
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Health and Beauty: Bath Salts/Oils

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#1444 Bath Salt - Calmness Bath Salt - Calmness
Order number of pouches. Lavender and frankincense essential oils combine to soothe frazzled nerves and a tired body while Dead Sea salt exfoliates and softens skin. This product is vegan.
- $15.00/250g pouch
#1439 Bath Salt - Luscious Lavender Bath Salt - Luscious Lavender
Order number of pouches. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Luscious Lavender line. Natural Dead Sea salt and lavender essential oil soften and exfoliate skin while calming rattled nerves with a soothing scent. This product is vegan.
- $15.00/250g pouch
#1442 Bath Salt - Piggies Go To Market Bath Salt - Piggies Go To Market
Order number of pouches. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Piggies Go To Market line. Peppermint freshens feet while tea tree essential oil adds an antibacterial quality. This product is vegan.
- $15.00/250g pouch
#1438 Bath Salt - Relax Me Bath Salt - Relax Me
Order number of pouches. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Relax Me line. Natural Dead Sea salt and lavender and ylang ylang essential oils exfoliate and soften skin while relaxing and uplifting the body! Suitable for pregnancy / postpartum use. This product is vegan.
- $15.00/250g pouch
#1443 Bath Salt - Sexiness Bath Salt - Sexiness
Order number of pouches. Release your inner tiger! Dead Sea salt exfoliates and softens skin, while the added aphrodisiac essntial oils of lavender, ylang ylang and frankincense are sure to make tonight memorable! This product is vegan.
- $15.00/250g pouch
#1441 Bath Salt - Take My Blues Away Bath Salt - Take My Blues Away
Order number of pouches. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Delicious Diva line. A balanced aromatherapy blend of neroli, mandarin and petitgrain essential oils calms and uplift your mind while natural Dead Sea salt softens and exfoliates your body. This product is vegan.
- $15.00/250g pouch
#1440 Bath Salt - Wake Up Bath Salt - Wake Up
Order number of pouches. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Wake Up! line. Natural Dead Sea salt and citrus essential oils soften and exfoliate skin while invigorating the body! This product is vegan.
- $15.00/250g pouch
#1519 Bath Soak - Loco For Cocoa Bath Soak - Loco For Cocoa
Order number of pouches. Detoxify your skin and exfoliate with oatmeal and cocoa essential oil in this fizzy, delicious-smelling bath soak. This product is vegan.
- $10.00/150g pouch
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Health and Beauty: Misc. Health/Beauty

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#1454 Healing Balm - Achoo Healing Balm - Achoo
Order number of tins. A natural vapour rub. Eucalyptus and lavender essential oils blend together to open sinuses and bring temporary relief of congestion. Not for use in children under 7. This product is vegetarian.
- $16.95/30mL tin
#1453 Healing Balm - Bodacious Bean Bum Balm Healing Balm - Bodacious Bean Bum Balm
Order number of tins. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Bodacious Bean line. Soothe even the harshest of diaper rashes with calendula and Roman chamomile essential oils. This product is vegetarian.
- $21.75/30mL tin
#1450 Healing Balm - Heavenly Headache Relief Healing Balm - Heavenly Headache Relief
Order number of tins. Great for tension headaches, takes the edge off of migraines, and, dare we say, eases hangovers??? Apply whenever needed to your entire hairline, and let this essential oil blend go to work. Relief in minutes! This product is vegetarian.
- $16.95/30mL tin
#1452 Healing Balm - Itchie B Gone! Healing Balm - Itchie B Gone!
Order number of tins. This essential oil blend provides temporary relief of almost any skin irritation such as bug bites, sunburns, razor burn and stings. This product is vegetarian.
- $25.00/30mL tin
#1646 Healing Roll-on - Achoo!
Order number of roll-ons. A natural vapour rub. Eucalyptus and lavender essential oils blend together to open sinuses and bring temporary relief of congestion. Excellent for cold and allergy season! Not for use in children under 7. This product is vegan.
- $11.25/14mL roll-on
#1451 Healing Roll-on - Heavenly Headache Relief Healing Roll-on - Heavenly Headache Relief
Order number of roll-ons. Great for tension headaches, takes the edge off of migraines, and, dare we say, eases hangovers??? Apply whenever needed to your entire hairline, and let this essential oil blend go to work. Relief in minutes! This product is vegan.
- $11.25/14mL roll-on
#1645 Healing Roll-on - Itchie B Gone!
Order number of roll-ons. This essential oil blend provides temporary relief of almost any skin irritation such as bug bites, sunburns, razor burn and stings. This product is vegan.
- $15.50/14mL roll-on
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Health and Beauty: Repellents

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#1538 Flicker Off! Outdoor Spray Flicker Off! Outdoor Spray
Order number of bottles. People love it; bugs hate it! This essential oil combination is a must for anyone who's outdoors during the spring and summer. One of Vanilla Bean & Bella's bestsellers! This product is vegan.
- $17.50/120mL bottle
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Health and Beauty: Skin and Lip Care

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#1428 Body Butter - Bursting Belly Butter Body Butter - Bursting Belly Butter
Order number of tins. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Delicious Diva line. Rejuvenating rosehip oil and vitamin E - packed cocoa butter improve the look of stretch marks, firm skin and relieve the itching associated with our bursting bellies! This product is vegetarian.
- $21.75/120mL tin
#1426 Body Butter - Cafe Double Double Body Butter - Cafe Double Double
Order number of jars. It's not only for drinking! Nourishing olive oil is infused with real coffee beans and a hint of "double double" to keep your skin deliciously soft and smooth. This product is vegetarian.
- $18.00/120mL jar
#1427 Body Butter - Chai Tea Body Butter - Chai Tea
Order number of jars. Slather yourself in chai! Nourishing olive oil is infused with chai spices and a hint of vanilla to keep your skin deliciously soft and smooth. This product is vegetarian.
- $18.00/120mL jar
#1430 Body Butter - Happy Hippie Hemp Body Butter - Happy Hippie Hemp
Order number of tins. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Happy Hippie Hemp line. This rich butter is easily absorbed into extra-dry skin, leaving it soft and smooth. Great for oily skin types. Made with local hemp oil. This product is vegetarian.
- $25.50/120mL tin
#1429 Body Butter - Piggies Go To Market Body Butter - Piggies Go To Market
Order number of tins. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Piggies Go To Market line. Improves the appearance of dry, cracked heels and freshens skin with a neem aromatherapy blend. A perfect follow-up to our Foot Soak. This product is vegetarian.
- $21.75/120mL tin
#1431 Body Butter - Radical Rosehip Body Butter - Radical Rosehip
Order number of tins. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Radical Rosehip line. Rosehip and chamomile essential oils improve the look of redness, dryness and chapping, and are great for rosacea, psoriasis, eczema and maturing skin. One of Vanilla Bean & Bella's bestsellers! This product is vegetarian.
- $25.50/120mL tin
#1539 Eye C U Night Eye Cream Eye C U Night Eye Cream
Order number of tins. Made using borage and shea. Use this moisturizing, omega fatty acid-rich cream around the eye area as part of your daily facial care routine. This product is vegetarian.
- $13.00/15mL tin
#1447 Lickable Lips Balm - Chai Tea Lickable Lips Balm - Chai Tea
Order number of jars. Contains olive oil. This product is vegetarian.
- $6.50/15mL jar
#1479 Lickable Lips Balm - Cupid's Kiss Lickable Lips Balm - Cupid's Kiss
Order number of tins. Made with cinnamon essential oil. This product is vegetarian.
- $6.50/15mL tin
#1469 Lickable Lips Balm - Happy Hippie Hemp Lickable Lips Balm - Happy Hippie Hemp
Order number of tins. Made using local hemp oil. This product is vegetarian.
- $6.50/15mL tin
#1480 Lickable Lips Balm - Loco for Cocoa Lickable Lips Balm - Loco for Cocoa
Order number of tins. Scented using cocoa essential oil. This product is vegetarian.
- $6.50/15mL tin
#1446 Lickable Lips Balm - Pouty Peppermint Lickable Lips Balm - Pouty Peppermint
Order number of tins. Scented using only peppermint essential oil. This product is vegetarian.
- $6.50/15mL tin
#1449 Lickable Lips Balm - Sweet Orange Lickable Lips Balm - Sweet Orange
Order number of tins. Scented using sweet orange essential oil. This product is vegetarian.
- $6.50/15mL tin
#1445 Lickable Lips Balm - Voluptuous Vanilla Lickable Lips Balm - Voluptuous Vanilla
Order number of jars. A favourite; this balm is scented using vanilla essential oil. This product is vegetarian.
- $6.50/15mL jar
#1481 Lickable Lips Gloss - Cupid's Kiss Lickable Lips Gloss - Cupid's Kiss
Order number of roll-ons. Flavoured with cinnamon essential oil. This product is vegan.
- $7.25/14mL roll-on
#1517 Lickable Lips Gloss - Loco For Cocoa Lickable Lips Gloss - Loco For Cocoa
Order number of roll-ons. Flavoured with cocoa essential oil. This product is vegan.
- $7.25/14mL roll-on
#1482 Lickable Lips Gloss - Spicy Spearmint Lickable Lips Gloss - Spicy Spearmint
Order number of roll-ons. Flavoured with spearmint essential oil. This product is vegan.
- $7.25/14mL roll-on
#1483 Lickable Lips Gloss - Voluptuous Vanilla Lickable Lips Gloss - Voluptuous Vanilla
Order number of roll-ons. Flavoured with vanilla essential oil. This product is vegan.
- $7.25/14mL roll-on
#1529 Massage Bar - Bodacious Bean
Order number of bars. Massage bars are a convenient way to give or get a massage! Rich in shea butter, and unscented for babies or those who have sensitivities to smell. This product is vegan.
- $17.00/60g bar
#1530 Massage Bar - Calmness
Order number of bars. Massage bars are a convenient way to give or get a massage! Rich in shea butter, with an aromatherapy blend of frankincense and lavender essential oils to calm frazzled nerves. This product is vegan.
- $17.00/60g bar
#1534 Massage Bar - Labour of Love
Order number of bars. Massage bars are a convenient way to give or get a massage! Rich in shea butter and lavender and jasmine essential oils, this bar is designed to soothe and prepare the body for birth. Excellent for a lower-back rub! This product is vegan.
- $17.00/60g bar
#1533 Massage Bar - Luscious Lavender
Order number of bars. Massage bars are a convenient way to give or get a massage! Rich in shea butter and lavender essential oil. This product is vegan.
- $17.00/60g bar
#1535 Massage Bar - Relax Me
Order number of bars. Massage bars are a convenient way to give or get a massage! Rich in shea butter and scented with ylang ylang and lavender, this bar is suited to relax and uplift the body and mind during pregnancy and postpartum. This product is vegan.
- $17.00/60g bar
#1531 Massage Bar - Sexiness
Order number of bars. Massage bars are a convenient way to give or get a massage! Rich in shea butter and scented with frankincense, lavender and ylang ylang to get you in the mood tonight ;) This product is vegan.
- $17.00/60g bar
#1536 Massage Bar - Take My Blues Away Massage Bar - Take My Blues Away
Order number of bars. Massage bars are a convenient way to give or get a massage! Rich in shea butter, this citrus bar will refresh the mind and uplift mood. Great for the postpartum blues. This product is vegan.
- $17.00/60g bar
#1537 Massage Bar - Wake Up
Order number of bars. Massage bars are a convenient way to give or get a massage! Rich in shea butter and scented with lemongrass and pink grapefruit essential oils, you won't be droopy for long! This product is vegan.
- $17.00/60g bar
#1437 Massage Oil - Bodacious Bean Massage Oil - Bodacious Bean
Order number of bottles. Form Vanilla Bean & Bella's Bodacious Bean line. Soothe and bond with your bambino with this light, unscented carrier oil blend. Perfect for bedtime. Non-greasy. This product is vegan.
- $18.75/120mL bottle
#1518 Massage Oil - Calmness Massage Oil - Calmness
Order number of bottles. Frankincense and lavender essential oils work to calm frazzled nerves after a long day. Non-greasy, absorbs quickly. This product is vegan.
- $18.75/120mL bottle
#1436 Massage Oil - Labour of Love Massage Oil - Labour of Love
Order number of bottles. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Delicious Diva line. Lavender and jasmine essential oils soothe and prepare the body for birth, helping to relieve pain. Excellent for a lower-back rub! Non-greasy. This product is vegan.
- $18.75/120mL bottle
#1432 Massage Oil - Luscious Lavender Massage Oil - Luscious Lavender
Order number of bottles. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Luscious Lavender line. Lavender essential oil's soothing scent promotes relaxation and lifts mood. Great at the end of a long day! Non-greasy. This product is vegan.
- $18.75/120mL bottle
#1433 Massage Oil - Relax Me Massage Oil - Relax Me
Order number of bottles. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Delicious Diva line. Relax Me is a blend of ylang ylang and lavender essential oils, suited to relax and uplift the body and mind during pregnancy and postpartum. Non-greasy. This product is vegan.
- $18.75/120mL bottle
#1532 Massage Oil - Sexiness Massage Oil - Sexiness
Order number of bottles. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Sexiness line. This aphrodisiac essential oil blend of frankincense, lavender and ylang ylang is sure to boost libido. Non-greasy. This product is vegan.
- $18.75/120mL bottle
#1435 Massage Oil - Take My Blues Away Massage Oil - Take My Blues Away
Order number of bottles. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Delicious Diva line. Take My Blues Away is a citrus essential oil blend designed to refresh the mind and uplift mood. Great for the postpartum blues. Non-greasy. This product is vegan.
- $18.75/120mL bottle
#1434 Massage Oil - Wake Up Massage Oil - Wake Up
Order number of bottles. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Wake Up! line. This perky citrus essential oil blend is refreshing and energizing. Non-greasy. This product is vegan.
- $18.75/120mL bottle
#1524 Muddy To Magnificent Facial Masque - Dry Skin Muddy To Magnificent Facial Masque - Dry Skin
Order number of bags. Lavender and chamomile essential oils are part of this nourishing masque that's formulated specially for dry, sensitive or mature skin. Use twice per week. Vegan.
- $15.00/80g bag
#1525 Muddy To Magnificent Facial Masque - Normal Skin Muddy To Magnificent Facial Masque - Normal Skin
Order number of bags. Pink grapefruit is a refreshing part of this nourishing masque that's formulated specially for normal skin. Use twice per week. Vegan.
- $15.00/80g bag
#1527 Muddy To Magnificent Facial Masque - Oily Skin Muddy To Magnificent Facial Masque - Oily Skin
Order number of bags. Lavender, frankincense and sweet orange are part of this nourishing masque that's formulated specially for oily skin. Use twice per week. Vegan.
- $15.00/80g bag
#1526 Muddy To Magnificent Facial Masque - Problem Skin Muddy To Magnificent Facial Masque - Problem Skin
Order number of bags. Lavender, tea tree and neroli are part of this nourishing masque that's formulated specially for problem skin. Use twice per week. Vegan.
- $15.00/80g bag
#1471 Skin Serum - Bodacious Bean Bum Wash Skin Serum - Bodacious Bean Bum Wash
Order number of bottles. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Bodacious Bean line. Locally made calendula oil and Roman chamomile essential oil soothe Bean's bum between diaper changes. Use 5 ml per cup of water. This product is vegan.
- $24.50/50mL bottle
#1473 Skin Serum - Happy Hippie Hemp Skin Serum - Happy Hippie Hemp
Order number of bottles. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Happy Hippie Hemp line. Use in place of moisturizer to soften skin anywhere on the body. Terrific as part of your nighttime skincare regimen. Good for all skin types, particularly oilier skin. Made using local hemp oil. This product is vegan.
- $21.75/50mL bottle
#1472 Skin Serum - Radical Rosehip Skin Serum - Radical Rosehip
Order number of bottles. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Radical Rosehip line. Use in place of moisturizer to soften skin anywhere on the body. Terrific as part of your nighttime skincare regimen. For drier skin types. Contains rosehip oil. This product is vegan.
- $21.75/50mL bottle
#1520 Spit Polish Facial Scrub - Dry Skin Spit Polish Facial Scrub - Dry Skin
Order number of bags. Lavender and chamomile essential oils are part of this gentle exfoliating scrub that's formulated specially for dry, sensitive or mature skin. A perfect follow-up to our Muddy To Magnificent Masques! Vegan.
- $15.50/80g bag
#1522 Spit Polish Facial Scrub - Normal Skin Spit Polish Facial Scrub - Normal Skin
Order number of bags. Pink grapefruit essential oil is a refreshing part of this gentle exfoliating scrub that's formulated specially for normal skin. A perfect follow-up to our Muddy To Magnificent Masques! Vegan.
- $15.50/80g bag
#1521 Spit Polish Facial Scrub - Oily Skin Spit Polish Facial Scrub - Oily Skin
Order number of bags. Lavender, frankincense and orange essential oils are part of this gentle exfoliating scrub that's formulated specially for oily skin. A perfect follow-up to our Muddy To Magnificent Masques! Vegan.
- $15.50/80g bag
#1523 Spit Polish Facial Scrub - Problem Skin Spit Polish Facial Scrub - Problem Skin
Order number of bags. Lavender, tea tree and neroli essential oils are part of this gentle exfoliating scrub that's formulated specially for problem skin. A perfect follow-up to our Muddy To Magnificent Masques! Vegan.
- $15.50/80g bag
#1528 Spit Polish Hand Scrub Spit Polish Hand Scrub
Order number of bags. Similar to our Spit Polish Facial Scrubs, this citrus essential oil blend cuts grease and food smells, while leaving your hand soft and smooth. Keep one in the garage and beside the kitchen sink! Vegan.
- $15.50/80g bag
#1630 Take My Blues Away Body Butter Take My Blues Away Body Butter
Order number of tins. From Vanilla Bean & Bella's Delicious Diva line. Our aromatherapy blend of mandarin, petitgrain and neroli is both grounding and uplifting, and is suited to the postpartum period. This product is vegetarian.
- $21.75/120mL tin
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Non-Food Items: Baby Items

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#1458 Bodacious Bean Bibs Bodacious Bean Bibs
Order number of bibs. Reversible, 100% cotton flannel, snap closure. No more hook-and-loop tabs that ruin the rest of your laundry! Boy, girl and gender-neutral prints. Please contact us for material choice.
- $6.25/bib
#1459 Boobie Pads Boobie Pads
Order number of pairs. Made of microterry sandwiched between layers of soft cotton flannel, these nursing pads are super-absorbent. Please contact us for material choice.
- $8.65/pair
#1460 The Boobie Blinder The Boobie Blinder
Order number of covers. This classy apron-style nursing cover has soft flannel on the back for Bean and gorgeous bling on the front for Bella! One of Vanilla Bean & Bella's bestsellers! Please contact us for material choice.
- $42.50/cover
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Non-Food Items: Miscellaneous

Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price
#1462 Therapeutic Eye Pillow Therapeutic Eye Pillow
Order number of pillows. Filled with 100% flaxseed, so it can be microwaved or frozen. Backed with soft cotton flannel for comfort. Please contact us for material choice.
- $12.00/pillow
#1461 Therapeutic Neck Pillow Therapeutic Neck Pillow
Order number of pillows. Filled with 100% flaxseed, so it can be microwaved or frozen. Backed with soft cotton flannel for comfort. Please contact us at vanillabeanandbella@gmail.com for material choice.
- $16.00/pillow
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