Around two years ago, I came across an Instagram post about a group of white women creating a start-up business based on the traditional Chinese mahjong game. I remember feeling […]
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Buy Local, Food & Drink, Local Economy, Local Produce
Halifax Guide to Local International Food Stores
01
Feb
Feb
Hey again! We all have heard of Gateway by now, living in and around Nova Scotia. It is inarguably the most well-known independent grocery store in Nova Scotia. But did […]
Buy Local, Health & Wellness, Local Economy, Local Produce, Local Supply Chain, Support Small Business
The Many Benefits of Buying Local
25
Jan
Jan
We’ve been hearing more and more about the benefits of buying local lately. And we’re one of the steadfast contributors to this important conversation here at vLife. Why? Because research […]
Buy Local, Food & Drink, Local Economy, Local Supply Chain
Supporting Local Wineries and Breweries: Nova Scotia Options
11
Jan
Jan
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, 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 newcomers to any country can be confusing as well as overwhelming when you don’t have someone to guide you. I know this from first hand experience. In July of […]
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. I’m starting to stress myself out already. I think all of us, […]
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 increase to astronomical amounts, we are observing how our harmful use of […]
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, […]