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, while others have a broad range of comics. Some even have a big section on tabletop role-playing games – *swoon*. As I’m passionate about […]
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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. Global warming truly is a persistent and universal problem. And, for me, this knowledge gives this sense of powerlessness. I’m sure many of […]
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. Phone buzzes and I flip it over to find a text with those faithful words – “On my way to go get a pumpkin spice latte.” Fall products. They’re back. Yep. It’s that time of year again. Leaves are starting to change, mornings are getting colder, and the smell of […]
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 inflation rate spiked to a record-breaking 8.1%. That’s an increase of 7.1% compared to the previous year. Those gas prices that seem to […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
19
Jul
Jul
Sustainability is one of the most important issues that the world faces today. As our use of plastics increase to astronomical amounts, we are observing how our harmful use of plastics can contaminate not just our environments, but every single microbial being that inhabits it. Frankly, grocery stores are no exception to this trend. Your […]
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 […]
Buy Local, Family activities, Family fun, Food & Drink, Local Produce, outdoor activities, Things to do
vLife’s 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, you’re too scared of being trapped in a hotel room with your entire family for a week to actually fly anywhere, AND if you have […]
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 […]