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Buy Local, comic books, Family fun, games and gaming
3 Must See Halifax Local Comic Shops and Game Stores
06
Oct
Oct
Luckily, there are plenty of fantastic locally owned comic book shops and game stores in the Halifax area— each with their own specialties. Some have lots of different video games, […]
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 […]
Buy Local, Local Economy, Small Business Tips, Uncategorized
How to Shop Local in a Time of Inflation
09
Sep
Sep
How to Shop Local in a Time of Inflation You know it, I know it, and it seems everyone’s talking about it—prices for everything are rising fast. In June, Canada’s […]
Art and Artisans, Buy Local, Food & Drink, Local Economy, Local Gifts, Local Supply Chain, Uncategorized
Top 5 Local Economy Growth Hacks through Buying Local
31
Aug
Aug
The local economy grows by supporting small businesses more than larger corporations. Why, you ask? Well, buying from small local businesses strengthens the local supply chain and retains more of […]
Art and Artisans, Buy Local, Food & Drink, Local Gifts, Things to do, Uncategorized
How to Support Local on your Vacation
12
Aug
Aug
Whether planning a staycation or travelling abroad, it’s worth supporting local businesses in the communities you travel to. Some local businesses may have unique and artisanal souvenirs, or traditional food […]
19
Jul
Jul
Sustainability is one of the most important issues that the world faces today. As our use of plastics increases to astronomical amounts, we are observing how our harmful use of […]
Buy Local, Family activities, Family fun, Food & Drink, Local Produce, outdoor activities, Things to do
Our Top 5 March Break Activities for 2022
04
Mar
Mar
Nine whole days of March Break activities… fun for the whooooole family. Yes, it’s that special time of year again… and our third pandemic March Break. The kids are home, […]
Art and Artisans, Buy Local, Food & Drink, Local Gifts, Style, Uncategorized
Valentines Day Gifts for all of us — even you!
02
Feb
Feb
Valentines Day gifts: Asking for a friend Valentines Day is here again, and with it the PRESSURE to find perfect Valentines Day gifts. And, well, frankly to enjoy Valentines Day. […]