Adventure is Out There: Art + Nature Inspires This Canadiana Brand
What It Is: Today I’m pleased to introduce you to Canmore-based Balance Explore. Created by Robyn Mulligan, a global adventurer and talented artist, this Canadiana cool collection of cards, patches, calendars, and other unique giftware is a perfect choice for anyone that loves our country’s beauty – and a whole lot of colour.
Like many based-in-Canada creators, Balance Explore aims to produce as many goods as close to home as possible, often partnering with local suppliers for a win-win in supporting Canadian business. With an ever-expanding line of goodies (Mala bracelets being a recent addition and enamel pins, matted prints, and fabric buffs in the works), I love the Balance Explore collection as a fun, affordable celebration of Canada and getting back to nature – even when you’re stuck inside.
Who It’s For: Your Rockies-living family members. Your loves-to-camp sibling. Your proud to be Canadian kids.
What It Costs: Prices vary but in general everything is under $25.
Where It’s At: You can shop Balance Explore online or on Etsy for a fuller range of products, for reasonable Canadian shipping prices (from $2.85). The collection is also sold at a range of local retailers in Alberta and craft / farmer’s markets.
Do you find yourself wistfully wishing you were in the mountains? Then you might love the prize package Robyn from Balance Explore has helped pull together, featuring a handful of mountain-lover themed goodies, including stickers, a pin, a patch, and enamel mugs, valued at nearly $60! Want to win it? Here’s how to enter:
1) SUPER IMPORTANT NOTE! You must be a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber to enter this giveaway. Just find the ‘Gift of Gab’ box on the righthand side of this page and either hit ‘Follow’ or enter your email address. Once you’ve done that, leave me a comment by October 12, 2017 with a link to your favourite product from the Balance Explore Etsy shop.
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around October 13, 2017 to select the winner(s), who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province.
4) Bonus Entry: Follow Balance Explore on Instagram, then pick one of their photos and tag two friends in it that you think would love the line. Leave a link back to the photo you commented on (as well as your Instagram username) in a separate comment below.
Canadian Gift Guide 
I like the Three Sisters Bear patch. Very nice!
I like everything that you have and it all is well made
I like the enamel mug in green. https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/537783823/explore-enamel-mug-light-green-350ml12?ref=shop_home_active_15 It reminds me of my grandparents. There always used to be that type of enamel cup by the well.
I love this explore mug https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/526580900/explore-enamel-mug-apricot-350ml12-oz?ref=shop_home_active_12
I like the https://www.etsy.com/listing/523970954/explore-enamel-mug-light-turquoise?ref=shop_home_active_16
The Explore Enamel Mug in Apricot would be lovely in my kitchen.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/526580900/explore-enamel-mug-apricot-350ml12-oz?ref=shop_home_active_12
I love all the mugs! https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/537783823/explore-enamel-mug-light-green-350ml12?ref=shop_home_active_2
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/533751169/explore-canada-vinyl-sticker-outdoor?ref=shop_home_active_8 My favourite is Explore Canada vinyl sticker. Cool idea.
I like the unique Maple Leaf embroidered patch. https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/531743505/maple-leaf-embroidered-patch?ref=shop_home_active_6
I LIKE THE Explore – Enamel Mug – Light Turquoise – 350mL/12 oz volume
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/523970954/explore-enamel-mug-light-turquoise?ref=shop_home_active_16
I love the bear patch. https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/531744581/three-sisters-bear-embroidered-patch?ref=shop_home_active_3
I love this mug https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/526580900/explore-enamel-mug-apricot-350ml12-oz?ref=shop_home_active_12 .
I love this vinyl fishing sticker
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/517921122/love-fishing-vinyl-sticker-outdoor?ref=shop_home_active_22
I love the enamel mugs (especially the one in green!): https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/537783823/explore-enamel-mug-light-green-350ml12?ref=shop_home_active_15
Bonus Entry: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZOYjtCjOH8/?taken-by=balance.explore
I am: @photogirlj
I’m a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber. My favourite product from the Balance Explore Etsy shop would be her Explore – Enamel Mug – Light Turquoise – 350mL/12 oz volume https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/523970954/explore-enamel-mug-light-turquoise Beautiful stuff
Bonus Entry: Followed Balance Explore on Instagram and tagged one of their posts https://www.instagram.com/p/BY1JXRwDLc_/ (@soulseeker00) thanks
https://www.etsy.com/listing/523970954/explore-enamel-mug-light-turquoise?ref=shop_home_active_16 Perfect for morning tea
I’m a subscriber and since i’m a photographer I have to go with the camera patch..too cute https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/531740105/banff-camera-embroidered-patch-travel?ref=shop_home_active_7
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/517960068/canadiana-set-of-3-vinyl-stickers?ref=shop_home_active_18
~Jonnie
I love the Banff embroidered patches https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/531740105/banff-camera-embroidered-patch-travel?ref=shop_home_active_7
I really like the Enamel Mug – Light Turquoise
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/523970954/explore-enamel-mug-light-turquoise?ref=shop_home_active_3
I love this maple leaf patch. I would like to get it for my son who will be travelling soon.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/531743505/maple-leaf-embroidered-patch?ref=shop_home_active_9
I love the enamel mugs in apricot. What a great gift.
I am a moutnian fan.. I am from Ontario and fell in love with them. I wish everyday I was there. I love the Rocky Mountains – Assiniboine cards from the Esty shop.
I absolutely love your enamel mugs! https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/523970954/explore-enamel-mug-light-turquoise?ref=shop_home_active_16
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/537783823/explore-enamel-mug-light-green-350ml12?ref=shop_home_active_2
Love the green enamel mug!
Love the enamel mugs!
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/526580900/explore-enamel-mug-apricot-350ml12-oz?ref=shop_home_active_12
I like your mugs and they are very nice
@justinteperman
Love this patch! https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/531740105/banff-camera-embroidered-patch-travel?ref=shop_home_active_7
Tagged friends here! https://www.instagram.com/p/BZjOdL8DlTM/?taken-by=balance.explore
the mugs! so easy to clip to a backpack and go!!
Ha! I forgot the link! https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/526580900/explore-enamel-mug-apricot-350ml12-oz?ref=shop_home_active_12
I like the maple leaf patch https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/531743505/maple-leaf-embroidered-patch?ref=shop_home_active_9
patch! https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/531740105/banff-camera-embroidered-patch-travel?ref=shop_home_active_7
i like every mug!
They’re awesome!
I like the explore enamel mug https://www.etsy.com/listing/523970954/explore-enamel-mug-light-turquoise?ref=shop_home_active_16
the hikers water bottle
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/540386973/hiker-water-bottle-embroidered-patch?ref=shop_home_feat_4
I love the mugs.
I love the free explore mug.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/537783823/explore-enamel-mug-light-green-350ml12?ref=shop_home_active_15
oops, green not free
I like everything that you have and I like to buy them all
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZjOdL8DlTM/ @hippievegenmama
I really like the Explore – Enamel Mug – Light Turquoise, https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/523970954/explore-enamel-mug-light-turquoise?ref=shop_home_active_16
Absolutely love https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/523970954/explore-enamel-mug-light-turquoise?ref=shop_home_active_3
I like the Canada – Train – Embroidered Patch these are so cute
These stickers are adorable!
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/517960068/canadiana-set-of-3-vinyl-stickers?ref=shop_home_active_18
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/526580900/explore-enamel-mug-apricot-350ml12-oz?ref=shop_home_active_12
I like the adventure of this mug.
i like this patch: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/531744581/three-sisters-bear-embroidered-patch?ref=shop_home_active_4
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/531744581/three-sisters-bear-embroidered-patch This is so cute
I really like this patch: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/531744581/three-sisters-bear-embroidered-patch?ref=shop_home_feat_3
Cheers.
This card is definitely my favourite! https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/531771097/rocky-mountains-assiniboine-blank-card?ref=shop_home_active_1
I love the light green enamel mug. https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/537783823/explore-enamel-mug-light-green-350ml12?ref=shop_home_active_15
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/526580900/explore-enamel-mug-apricot-350ml12-oz?ref=shop_home_active_1
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/523970954/explore-enamel-mug-light-turquoise?ref=shop_home_active_3
love this mug, so cute and would be great for camping!
I really love these enamel mugs:
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/537783823/explore-enamel-mug-light-green-350ml12?ref=shop_home_active_1
I absolutely love these stickers! https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/517960068/canadiana-set-of-3-vinyl-stickers?ref=shop_home_active_18
I love https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/517929276/the-mountains-are-calling-embroidered?ref=shop_home_active_9
Love the Explore Mug in Light Turquoise!
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/523970954/explore-enamel-mug-light-turquoise?ref=shop_home_active_3
I love the mug! https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/526580900/explore-enamel-mug-apricot-350ml12-oz?ref=shop_home_active_3
I love the embroidered patches! The maple leaf especially: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/531743505/maple-leaf-embroidered-patch?ref=shop_home_feat_2
Love love love this mug.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/523970954/explore-enamel-mug-light-turquoise?ref=shop_home_active_4
My favourite is: Explore Canada Vinyl Sticker at https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/533751169/explore-canada-vinyl-sticker-outdoor?ref=shop_home_active_12
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/537783823/explore-enamel-mug-light-green-350ml12?ref=shop_home_active_2
Really neat shop i really like this mug
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/526580900/explore-enamel-mug-apricot-350ml12-oz?ref=shop_home_active_3
i like all the mugs
I subscribe to your blog via email and my favourite item from their shop is the tea, coffee, beer stickers.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/531772753/love-tea-coffee-beer-set-of-3-vinyl?ref=shop_home_active_19
I am a subscriber. Here is my favorite thing from their Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/523970954/explore-enamel-mug-light-turquoise?ref=shop_home_active_4