As a solopreneur running my own business, I know the importance of support from other small businesses, especially those that are woman owned. So here’s a curated list of some great stuff and local Toronto companies that I love and urge you to support with your holiday shopping. Also feel free to add any businesses that you like in the comments. - Gail, Head of Monkey Business For your active life: Run Little Monkey, of course. My fave shirt: the original purple long sleeve RLM logo shirt but who can choose? It’s like getting a hug all day, according to our customers, so get one of each. For the chocolate lover: Xauxa Only three ingredients in each bar delivers pure chocolate...
Shin splints are a common issue for runners. It presents as pain along the bone in the lower leg, usually exacerbated by walking, running, jumping, or any type of impact activity. Here's more info and some exercises from physiotherapist Dylan Tannyan to help with and avoid shin splints.
We're so excited to have just released our very first pair of pants. They were created with a manufacturing partner in Toronto who we worked with to develop the design and five ego-friendly sizes. These hemp and organic cotton pants are indicative of our dedication to sustainable fabrics. So here's a bit more about hemp, one of the oldest fibres on earth. Hemp Hemp has been called the sustainable wonder crop and we love it for its strength and versatility. It’s also been used for clothing for centuries. Combined with organic cotton, our hemp fabrics are durable and comfortable. Grows like a weed: Hemp grows in almost any condition without the need for chemicals and pesticides. It is a renewable...
Today we’re launching our new website with a cleaner, modern feel. Kiki and the Run Little Monkey team have been running on the same website (with some tinkering here and there) since we launched in 2017. It was time for a new look.
