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. […]
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Buy Local, consumer protection, Support Small Business, Uncategorized
How credit card fees affect local small businesses
25
Oct
Oct
Credit card fees and debt are a staple for the life of a consumer. After all, probably most of the adults you know have at least one credit card. Why? […]
Buy Local, comic books, Family fun, games and gaming
3 Must See Halifax Local Comic Shops and Game Stores
06
Oct
Oct
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, […]
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. […]
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. My phone buzzes and I flip it over to find a text with those fateful words, “On my way to go get a pumpkin spice […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]