Local wineries and breweries play a vital role in your local economy. While many people will still go for your typical Budweiser or Barefoot selections, the increase in local drinks […]
Activities with kids, Buy Local, comic books, Family activities, Learning and Books, Things to do
Local Bookstores in Halifax: Treasures for Book Lovers
04
Jan
Jan
Local bookstores and the treasures therein have been a big hobby of mine since I was little. Whether they’re selling used, or new books, they just have a special feel […]
Buy Local, Local Economy, Local Supply Chain, Small Business Tips, Support Small Business
Real Challenges of Being a Small Business Owner
28
Dec
Dec
They say money makes the world go round. For the most part, the phrase is true. But to say just big money turns the wheel is wrong. Small businesses and […]
Buy Local, Local Economy, Local Supply Chain, Small Business Tips, Support Small Business
Projected Recession Q&A: What does it all mean?
21
Dec
Dec
The projected recession looms large and we wanted to provide some helpful info for context, and to help the small business owners we love prepare for what may be in-store. […]
Activities with kids, Family activities, Food & Drink, Learning and Books, Music Lessons, Support Small Business, Things to do
A Newcomer’s Guide to Halifax: Resources, Supports and Things to do!
14
Dec
Dec
Being a newcomer to any country can be confusing and overwhelming when you don’t have someone to guide you. I know this from first hand experience. In July of 2014, […]
Buy Local, Holiday Gift Ideas, Local Gifts, Uncategorized
Christmas, Boxing Day, and Sustainable Shopping
07
Dec
Dec
Sustainable Boxing Day shopping can mean one big thing—more stuff. Look, I know Christmas at its core is about the spirit of it all, but come on. Gift getting, gift […]
Buy Local, Local Economy, Local Supply Chain, Sports Events, Support Small Business
The World Cup, Canada and Buy Local – A Mixed Bag
30
Nov
Nov
We’re done. The Canadians are mathematically out of the FIFA World Cup. But not without making a statement. After a historic run, Canada’s men’s soccer (or football, and vice versa) […]
Buy Local, Food & Drink, Holiday Gift Ideas, Local Gifts
Gifts for Men – Local Options for the Gift Giving Season
23
Nov
Nov
Gifts for men. Let’s be honest, like ‘gifts for women’, the whole concept is a bit simplistic. People are complex. Trying to pin down a stereotypical gift for these ‘guys’… […]
16
Nov
Nov
The holidays—they’re stressful. Cooking, cleaning, baking, gift giving, gift wrapping, planning, and planning noise. Noise noise noise. I’m starting to stress myself out already. I think all of us, at […]
Buy Local, Local Economy, Support Small Business
Nova Scotian Local Deals this Canadian Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
09
Nov
Nov
Here we go again, Canadian Black Friday shopping. We’ve all seen those clips on YouTube – the ones of endless shoppers and pandemonium in a Walmart. Don’t get me wrong. […]