Sustainable Boxing Day shopping can mean one big thing—more stuff. Look, I know Christmas at its core is about the spirit of it all, but come on. Gift getting, gift […]
Author Archives: Oliver Keith
Buy Local, Local Economy, Local Supply Chain, Sports Events, Support Small Business
The World Cup, Canada and Buy Local – A Mixed Bag
30
Nov
Nov
We’re done. The Canadians are mathematically out of the FIFA World Cup. But not without making a statement. After a historic run, Canada’s men’s soccer (or football, and vice versa) […]
Buy Local, Food & Drink, Holiday Gift Ideas, Local Gifts
Gifts for Men – Local Options for the Gift Giving Season
23
Nov
Nov
Gifts for men. Let’s be honest, like ‘gifts for women’, the whole concept is a bit simplistic. People are complex. Trying to pin down a stereotypical gift for these ‘guys’… […]
16
Nov
Nov
The holidays—they’re stressful. Cooking, cleaning, baking, gift giving, gift wrapping, planning, and planning noise. Noise noise noise. I’m starting to stress myself out already. I think all of us, at […]
Buy Local, Local Economy, Support Small Business
Nova Scotian Local Deals this Canadian Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
09
Nov
Nov
Here we go again, Canadian Black Friday shopping. We’ve all seen those clips on YouTube – the ones of endless shoppers and pandemonium in a Walmart. Don’t get me wrong. […]
Small Business Tips, Support Small Business, Uncategorized
Guide to Selling Locally Online: Facebook Marketplace, TikTok Stores and More
02
Nov
Nov
Selling online presents a seemingly endless world of options—from Amazon, Etsy, Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, Facebook shops, websites, Instagram shops, TikTok stores and more. And those are just the ones off […]
Buy Local, consumer protection, Support Small Business, Uncategorized
How credit card fees affect local small businesses
25
Oct
Oct
Credit card fees and debt are a staple for the life of a consumer. After all, probably most of the adults you know have at least one credit card. Why? […]
Activities with kids, Learning and Books, Music Lessons, Uncategorized
Comparing Learning Music Online or In-Person
19
Oct
Oct
Learning music online or in-person goes hand-in-hand with your own development. One study in 2010 found that the structural and functional cerebral neuroplastic processes emerge as a result of long-term […]
Buy Local, Local Economy, Local Supply Chain, Uncategorized
Sustainable Shopping that’s Affordable Too
28
Sep
Sep
Sustainable shopping that is also affordable is hard. But even harder is global warming—a real, looming, and ever-growing problem. Recent hurricanes Fiona and Ian are very real proof of that. […]
Buy Local, Fashion & Style, Food & Drink, Style, Things to do, Uncategorized
Local Fall Products And Where to Get ‘Em
14
Sep
Sep
Me, one fine Wednesday morning. My phone buzzes and I flip it over to find a text with those fateful words, “On my way to go get a pumpkin spice […]
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