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 […]
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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 […]
15
Mar
Mar
There has been much in the news lately on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on big business. This recent New York Times Live Update attributes the recent stock market plunge […]
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 […]
02
Mar
Mar
We spoke to many buy-local shoppers when first designing our small and local solution for connecting folks with more small local businesses. When this platform was just a dream and […]
26
Feb
Feb
Buy Local shoppers in Nova Scotia got some exciting news recently. Now we can more easily support local food providers with the “Taste of Nova Scotia” stickers or “Get Your […]
17
Feb
Feb
Food waste is a major issue in Canada and a problem that I’ve spent much time researching solutions for. What I’ve discovered is that this waste is often avoidable and it […]
21
Dec
Dec
We couldn’t agree more! The run-up to the winter festive season is a wonderful time of year here in Nova Scotia. And a great opportunity to explore more small indie […]
Art and Artisans, Buy Local, Fashion & Style, Food & Drink, Local Gifts, Local Produce
9 Ways to Shop Small & Local this Holiday Season
08
Dec
Dec
How can you shop local? Let me count the ways… But first, a moment of recognition of the stresses that can accumulate with all the demands on our time during […]
04
Dec
Dec
Over two years ago, I went on a Fast Fashion Fast. Since then, 90% of my clothing purchases have been second-hand, vintage, hand-me-down, ethically produced, or Canadian-made. What’s fast fashion? […]