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 your purchase dollars locally. Not to mention also reducing your carbon footprint. If you haven’t already, you can take a closer look at how this […]
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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 from recipes passed down through generations. And it’s just a great way to support the local economy. But how exactly can your contributions to small […]
Activities with kids, Art and Artisans, Buy Local, Family activities, Things to do, Uncategorized
Nova Scotia Local Events
01
Jun
Jun
If you’re looking for Nova Scotia local events, you’ve come to the right place! Here, we’ve put together a regularly updated list of the best events all around Nova Scotia From festivals to farmers markets, for you to enjoy. To make it easy for you, we add our most recently added events to the top […]
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. (Or is it Valentine’s Day?? Stay tuned till the end for a brief polemic on the use of attributive apostrophes!*) Fear not. Auntie Erin is […]
Art and Artisans, Buy Local, Health & Wellness, Local Gifts, Uncategorized
More than local gifts: Holiday 2021 is all about YOU.
07
Dec
Dec
You’re in for a treat this month. Why? Because in addition to plugging the many benefits of local gifts this festive season, I’m gonna get personal about my journey as a recovering holiday stressball. Local gifts are closer — and easier — than you think. Before I overshare, I want to acknowledge a few things: […]
Art and Artisans, Buy Local, Fashion & Style, Food & Drink, Local Gifts
Local gifts. The perfect solution to supply chain anxiety.
02
Nov
Nov
Worried about that pesky supply chain? Local gifts to the rescue! As yet another pandemic festive season barrels down upon us, our thoughts turn to making the hopes and dreams of our loved ones come true. Of course, here at vLife, we want you to think local gifts first. And this year, taking a buy […]
Art and Artisans, Buy Local, Health & Wellness, Uncategorized
Top 5 Nova Scotia Travel Tips: March Break 2021
05
Mar
Mar
The 2021 Nova Scotia travel season looks a little different this year. Observing tight Nova Scotia travel restrictions that thankfully loosened a little bit recently, let us turn our thoughts not just to making Dr. Strang proud (because he’s kind of like everyone’s dad), but to supporting local Halifax and Nova Scotia businesses as they […]
Art and Artisans, Buy Local, Local Gifts, Uncategorized
Local Valentine’s gifts perfect for your special person
28
Jan
Jan
Spoiler alert: This post is definitely about finding local Valentine’s gifts for that special someone. Or someones. Even if that someone is YOU. For a day meant to celebrate love, February 14th can strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned gift giver. Finding the best gift for Valentine’s Day is entirely subjective […]
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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 businesses near me, I am NOT very good at actually assembling my haul of local goods into an attractive package. Before […]
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 the Festive Season… Holiday Stressors The Pressures of the Holiday season can mount pretty quickly – and it seems to start mounting earlier and earlier […]