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Bluebird Pads: The Sustainable Period Care of the Future

Bluebird Pads: The Sustainable Period Care of the Future

There are countless reasons as to why one may choose cloth pads and liners over disposable menstrual and incontinence products. Many individuals shy away from reusable products like this because of the lack of education in schools and healthcare, and the lack of options in popular stores. Like anything reusable, with just a little bit of education and habit-changing, switching to reusable menstrual products is quite simple, hassle-free, and sanitary. Read on to learn more about why Bluebird Pads might be the right choice for you!

Posted by Ryliegh on 5/31/2023 to Promotions

Did Someone Say Zero Waste Toothpaste?

Did Someone Say Zero Waste Toothpaste?

Ah yes, there are many easy sustainable swap items for the home, but one of the most challenging everyday items to find a low-waste alternative for is toothpaste... Well, it's time we introduced you to Nelson Naturals! 100% refillable, with the first jar of toothpaste being sold at a farmer’s market in 2012, this company has mastered toothpaste, toothpaste tabs and even mouthwash tabs!

Posted by Ryliegh on 5/23/2023 to Promotions

The Art of Crafting Herbal Mocktails

The Art of Crafting Herbal Mocktails

We all know how important it is to take care of ourselves, and sometimes routine can feel dull. Why not spice things up and create a herbal mocktail? There is an abundance of mocktail recipes all over the internet, which are easily customizable to support your body, and keep your tastebuds happy!

Posted by Ryliegh on 4/9/2023 to Promotions

Meet Devil's Head Coffee

Meet Devil's Head Coffee

Devil's Head Coffee started as a small passion project between Chris and Tanis, who were getting frustrated with starting their morning trek to the mountains with a terrible cup of coffee. The company started with a popcorn maker and has evolved into an incredible local roasting company! Read on to learn more about Devil's Head and some surprising uses for used coffee grounds.

Posted by Ryliegh on 3/28/2023 to Promotions

Why We Love Harmonic Arts: Mushroom Powders and Tinctures

Why We Love Harmonic Arts: Mushroom Powders and Tinctures

We’re back with part two of why we love Harmonic Arts, and this time we're focusing on their Concentrated Mushroom Powders and Mushroom Tinctures. Read on to learn the difference between the two, and the five kinds of mushrooms offered!

Posted by Ryliegh on 3/1/2023 to Promotions

Why We Love Harmonic Arts: Teas, Syrups, & Elixirs

Why We Love Harmonic Arts: Teas, Syrups, & Elixirs

Harmonic Arts is a family-owned plant medicine company based out of beautiful Cumberland, BC co-founded by Yarrow Willard and Angela Willard. Read on to learn how Harmonic Arts holds a strong commitment to supporting the health of the planet and the people!

Posted by Ryliegh on 2/17/2023 to Promotions

Our Favourite Low-Effort Holiday Snacks

Our Favourite Low-Effort Holiday Snacks

It’s tempting to go all out for the holidays, but sometimes we just don’t have the time (or energy) to do everything. If you're on the search for special holiday snacks - whether gifts for teachers, post office workers, your favourite baristas, or just for at home, look no further. Rather than stretching yourself thin this season, try out these fuss-free recipes, or better yet just pick up your ready-to-go treats at The Apothecary, waste-free!

Posted by Rosie on 12/14/2021 to Promotions

Mushroom Powders and Tinctures: Your Questions Answered

Mushroom Powders and Tinctures: Your Questions Answered

November can be a stressful time, but there are many ways to support your brain, heart, and body through it. Harmonic Arts' Concentrated Mushroom Powders and Tinctures make incorporating medicinal mushrooms into your daily life easy with plenty of options.

Posted by Rosie on 11/15/2021 to Promotions

Your Green Kitchen: Not Your Average Bowl Cover

Your Green Kitchen: Not Your Average Bowl Cover

In 2017, registered nutritionist Rouvè Hembling was troubled by the amount of plastic waste used in the kitchen: thus, the first Your Green Kitchen bowl cover was born.

Posted by Rosie on 10/18/2021 to Promotions

5 Kombucha Cocktails Perfect for Summer Sipping

5 Kombucha Cocktails Perfect for Summer Sipping

Summer is here, which means it’s high time for a roundup of our favourite things: sunshine and a bountiful garden are a given, but how about the glory of flooring your friends and family with kombucha-inspired mocktails and cocktails?

Posted by Staff on 7/19/2021 to Promotions

4 ways to harness the power of charcoal in your beauty routine

4 ways to harness the power of charcoal in your beauty routine

It seems like charcoal is popping up everywhere these days. From personal care products like face masks and toothpastes, to consumable food products like lattes and lemonades, charcoal is making the rounds in the health and wellness industry.

Posted by Rosie on 7/13/2021 to Promotions

Touch Your Armpits: The How and Why of Natural Deodorants

Touch Your Armpits: The How and Why of Natural Deodorants

routine. might be the rockstar of the deodorant world, now, but it all began with simple, natural, healthy ingredients that are good for your armpits and your body. Because at the heart of their business, above all else, Neige and Pippa and their routine team want you to show your armpits some love — and that starts with quality ingredients!

Posted by Lindsay on 6/9/2021 to Promotions

Summer Skin Essentials

Summer Skin Essentials

Daily sunscreen is a must — we all know that by now. But protecting and repairing your skin from sun damage doesn’t stop at sunscreen. By employing a range of tools, we can give our skin even better protection, that works in conjunction with SPF. This includes the foods we eat, staying hydrated, and treating our skin to ingredients that promote healing.

Posted by Lindsay on 5/19/2021 to Promotions

Proper Care + Rejuvenation of Natural Beeswax Wraps

Proper Care + Rejuvenation of Natural Beeswax Wraps

Beeswax wraps bring us joy, and they're easy to care for! Here's everything you need to know to care for and rejuvenate them at every stage of their life.

Posted by Lindsay on 5/5/2021 to Promotions

My Menstrual Cup is Done: Now What?

My Menstrual Cup is Done: Now What?

We’ve turned to the experts at DivaCup to learn how to make a menstrual cup really last; how to tell when it’s time to replace your menstrual cup; and how to dispose of it when the time comes. Here’s what we learned!

Posted by Lindsay on 4/21/2021 to Promotions

Check Out These Spring Cleaning Tips From Experts

Check Out These Spring Cleaning Tips From Experts

With April being Earth Month, things are perfectly aligned to focus on green cleaning! Now is the time of year that many of us feel motivated to do a deep clean, and what better way to do it than with non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaners that are low- or zero-waste to boot?

Posted by Lindsay on 4/15/2021 to Promotions

Embrace an Elixir Routine to Suit Your Needs

Embrace an Elixir Routine to Suit Your Needs

Most of us could use at least a couple of these adaptogen-packed blends. Here are some key details that should help you choose!

Posted by Lindsay on 4/5/2021 to Promotions

5 Ways to Welcome Spring

5 Ways to Welcome Spring

Celebrate spring with these five simple ideas to welcome this season of hope and renewal!

Posted by Lindsay on 3/23/2021 to Promotions

Show Yourself, and the Earth, Some Love This Valentine’s Day

Show Yourself, and the Earth, Some Love This Valentine’s Day

We’ve tailored this list to those of us celebrating Valentine’s Day on our own: to love ourselves and the planet; to find a bit of joy; and a bit of meaning. Here our top ten ideas for an earth-friendly Valentine’s Day.

Posted by Lindsay on 2/2/2021 to Promotions

Un-Plastic Your Dental Care Routine With These Zero Waste Options

Un-Plastic Your Dental Care Routine With These Zero Waste Options

Floss and brush teeth daily, ideally at least once a day for the former and after each meal for the latter -- that's the dental hygiene advice we're all familiar with. But for such a simple routine, it generates a disturbing amount of waste.

Posted by Lindsay on 7/14/2020 to Promotions

Five Ways Cloth Bowl Covers Will Make Your Life Better

Five Ways Cloth Bowl Covers Will Make Your Life Better

Who knew that the humble, handmade cloth bowl cover could improve your life in so many ways? Here are just a few...

Posted by Lindsay on 5/14/2020 to Promotions

Laura's Picks: Loose Leaf Tea

Laura's Picks: Loose Leaf Tea

This week, we added 17 loose leaf teas to our site, bringing our total to 23! All our loose leaf teas come from Natur'el Tea, a female-owned small business located in Banff, Alberta. Choosing from 23 can be overwhelming -- if you're unsure of where to start, check out this list of my five favourites and start from there!

Posted by Laura on 3/5/2020 to Promotions

The Five Most Delicious Recipes We’ve Found Through Naked Coconuts

The Five Most Delicious Recipes We’ve Found Through Naked Coconuts

Naked Coconuts focuses as a company on plant-based dishes and is always “dishing” out mouth-watering recipes via their website and social media feeds. Here are five of the most scrumptious, in our humble opinions.

Posted by Lindsay on 2/25/2020 to Promotions

Brewing an Ethical Cup of Coffee With Devil’s Head

Brewing an Ethical Cup of Coffee With Devil’s Head

Ethically sourced coffee can help you to start the day with a clear conscience… could it also taste better?

Posted by Lindsay on 2/20/2020 to Promotions

Personal Aromatherapy To Go

Personal Aromatherapy To Go

There are several great options for utilizing aromatherapy on the go! Even better, you can garner the benefit yourself without the scent bothering others, because these options keep the scent within your bubble, just where you need it.

Posted by Lindsay on 2/11/2020 to Ask Your Aromatherapist

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