Meowlinda

10/11/2024

Hello! I was looking through my Instagram account for photos of me and my soap and discovered that I don't really have any. So here you go: here's me... and a soap... and an introduction for those of you who are new here.

I started making soap in 2017 as merch to sell at Meowlinda shows (it was a band before it was a soap brand!). Currently you can find me at the every Saturday morning selling soaps and things with my good pal

When I'm not at the market, I'm busy sifting through collections of art, antiques, and vintage as part of my other business . You might also find me playing music, most recently with a bunch of absolute babes in

I'm a breast cancer survivor so you might see me post about checking your b***s! And I (obviously) love cats, so prepare for lots of pictures of my feline friends.

Thanks for following! ❤

12/28/2023

Hi friends! Just wanted to say thank you for helping me donate $1000 to the through your purchase of Check Yourself Soaps.

And thanks to this guy who spent the Spring and Summer cuddling with me on the couch.

Here's to a happy and healthy 2024. ❤

#2024

12/16/2023

Hi friends! If you're waiting 'til the last minute to get some Check Yourself Soaps... maybe don't wait? I made a limited number and we're down to about 40. You'll have a few more chances this week to shop in person at the : Saturday 8-1 and Wednesday 10-2. There's also a night market on Wednesday from 4-8 so you can shop in the evening if need be. For those who can't make it out or need them shipped, I've added the last ones to the website so you can order online: https://meowlinda.square.site/product/check-yourself-soap/75 Thanks to everyone who has bought them so far! And thanks to for this sweet Rossetti card.

11/08/2023

All done! Today was my last scheduled cancer treatment. In December of 2022 I found an unusual (for me) lump in my right breast. After a mammogram and biopsy, it was diagnosed as invasive ductal carcinoma with metastasis. I began treatment for breast cancer in March. This year I’ve been through chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation.

It’s been a weird year. I’ve learned so much about myself, about who my people are, about bodies, cells, and the medical system. I hope I can retain some of things I put into practice this year, particularly around slowing down, resting, and prioritizing love and fun.

It feels strange to have energy and a brain that can multitask again. I very cautiously booked two holiday markets: The Neighbourhood Market .neighbourhood.market on Dec. 1 and the Focus Fair at the Theatre On King on Dec. 10. I’ll be debuting these Check Yourself Soaps at these markets. Each one features a variety of breast stamps, which are fun already, but can also serve as a reminder to check your breasts when you are in the shower or bath. That’s how I found my lump. There are a lot of good resources online on how to do a self exam, so go look them up, but I think one of the best things you can do is to get to know what’s normal for your body so you notice when something changes.

Thank you to my doctors and all of the medical staff at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre and Lakeridge Health Oshawa .health for taking such good care of me. Everyone I met was so kind and compassionate. I feel so incredibly lucky that I was able to access life-saving care so quickly and so close to home. I will be donating 50% of each Check Yourself Soap sale to the PRHC .

There isn’t a tonne of organized support in Peterborough for younger people with breast cancer. I was able to connect with some folks in my life who have dealt with the same thing and I found that so helpful. If you or someone you know is going through this process and wants to talk, I’m happy to share my story.

Hope to see you at a holiday market, at the Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market or around town. Take care of yourselves! ❤

06/07/2022

03/01/2022

I didn't make this but someone I love did. This is my favourite song. Show me your RPM Album! (I didn't make one).

from the album Weedwheeze

09/04/2021

Fava Bean believes in healthy eating.

05/26/2021

I've been experimenting with rainbows. 🌈 These soaps are coloured with a bunch of plant-based materials. They're pretty neat. I dunno if I like them as much as my regular rainbows, which use mineral-based colorants, but if you like your rainbows with a hint of vegetable come check these out. I'll have them for sale at the this Saturday.