Hey again! We all have heard of Gateway by now, living in and around Nova Scotia. It is inarguably the most well-known independent grocery store in Nova Scotia. But did […]
Category Archives: Local Produce
Buy Local, Health & Wellness, Local Economy, Local Produce, Local Supply Chain, Support Small Business
The Many Benefits of Buying Local
25
Jan
Jan
We’ve been hearing more and more about the benefits of buying local lately. And we’re one of the steadfast contributors to this important conversation here at our small and local […]
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, […]
08
Jul
Jul
I’m not sure about you, but this recent warm weather has made for pleasant times outdoors—both solo and with family and friends. But guess what? There are many other fun […]
Buy Local, Curbside Pickup, Food & Drink, Local Gifts, Local Produce, Uncategorized
Top 10 Holiday Season Traditions, COVID-Style
20
Dec
Dec
Ah, holiday season traditions. We’ve all got them, whether we like it or not. Getting your s**t together this holiday season is a little more complicated than usual. And let’s […]
Art and Artisans, Buy Local, Curbside Pickup, Fashion & Style, Food & Drink, Free Delivery, Local Gifts, Local Produce, Uncategorized
On local gift baskets and how they saved my holiday bacon
01
Dec
Dec
Local gift baskets—and shopping for said baskets—has taught me a lot this holiday season. Mainly that while I seem to be quite good at locating and spending money at small […]
28
Oct
Oct
Local small business innovates to make fruit and ornamental trees healthy and affordable! At our small and local business platform, we tend to geek out a bit when we find […]
Buy Local, Curbside Pickup, Food & Drink, Free Delivery, Local Produce
Free Delivery & Curbside Pickup: Small Businesses Adapt
07
May
May
While we “Stay the Blazes Home” in Nova Scotia, free delivery and curbside pick-up are playing a vital role in sustaining our communities. It’s impressive how quickly and efficiently small […]
12
Mar
Mar
A zero waste lifestyle transition can be daunting. There has been a huge shift in the number of reusable bags available at grocery stores over the past few years. This […]
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