Gridley's Creative Bath and Body

04/17/2026

It’s been a while since we’ve had the Wildebeest in the house. If you’re in the store today, please give him some space as he gets used to the store again.

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

Learn how to make soap!

03/14/2026

Some very special visitors stopped by the shop today. 🐾💛
Meet Brynna and Bracken, two very happy golden retrievers who came in after seeing our email about the new Mad Dogs dog grooming products. They were clearly on a mission to pick up some shampoo, conditioner, and detangling lotion to keep those beautiful coats looking their best!
Of course, they didn’t come alone — their wonderful human Barb came with them. Barb is a familiar face around here and a regular student in our soapmaking classes, so it was extra nice to see the whole crew.
Moments like this are one of the joys of running a small shop — catching up with great people and meeting their equally wonderful dogs.
Brynna and Bracken definitely get our vote for Best Coats in Town. 🐕🐕✨

03/13/2026

Despite feeling a bit under the weather today, I still managed to whip up a fresh batch of beer soap. 🍺🧼
This one is made with Pie Eyed Monk's Amber Ale — a beautiful medium-bodied brew with balanced maltiness and a light piney hop character. The ingredients are simple and classic: water, barley, hops, yeast, and wheat.
To complement the beer, I scented the batch with Sandalwood Amber fragrance oil, giving it a warm, rich, slightly earthy scent. And of course, I finished it off with a sprinkle of whole hops on top.
Now it’s off to cure… and I’m off to rest.
Some days you just make soap anyway. 💛
Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce Lindsay Downtown

03/13/2026

🐶 Big News at Gridley’s!
We now carry Mad Dogs dog grooming products — including shampoos, conditioner, detangling lotion, and sprays.
This one is personal.
Gridley’s owner Michele has been a lifelong cat lover, but in 2023 she got her first dog, Willoughby — a sweet, loving, slightly mischievous Dutch Sheepdog who lives for his weekly Agility training sessions.
Last year someone recommended Mad Dogs products for him. Michele tried them and was so impressed that — for the first time ever — she decided to bring another company’s products into the shop.
Customers often ask us for dog shampoos and conditioners. Michele even considered making them herself, but after attending a workshop at a soap makers conference she realized this is a highly specialized craft. Instead, she chose a brand she fully trusts.
❤️ Even better — Mad Dogs is a Canadian company that partners with the Autism Society of Laval.
Products are packaged through socio-professional workshops at Bioferme Laval, an organic farm that provides adapted employment for adults with autism and intellectual disabilities.
✨ And here’s the fun Gridley’s twist:
When you buy a Mad Dogs product, bring it to our Perfume Bar and choose from a variety of dog-friendly scents. Our staff will custom scent your product for you on the spot!
Great grooming.
Custom scent.
A purchase with purpose.
(And yes… Willoughby approves. 🐾)
For more information, check out our Michele's latest blog post at https://gridleys.ca/blogs/blog/sudsy-shenanigans-for-you-and-your-dog-🍀🐾-a-st-patrick-s-day-story-from-gridley-s
Lindsay Downtown Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce

09/11/2025

Omg. It actually worked 🤣 I made 5 bath bombs at once! Woo hoo!

09/10/2025

What is a birthday present you've received that you think nobody else has? I'll go first. Import and duty fees! Thanks to hubby, for covering the costs for my new multi bath bomb press and extractor. Bath bombs en masse coming soon!