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Category: Food Choices
27
2012
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
by Jessica Filed in: DIY, Food Choices, Products & Services, Random Fun StuffFor those of us who celebrate Easter, we know there can be a hefty environmental impact associated with this spring holiday. The average American spends $116 on Easter candy, gifts, food and decorations - Eggs making up the bulk of these cost. Eggs signify rebirth, and since the 1700's when...
08
2012
Is there $175 a month in your compost bin?
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15
2012
Community Natural Foods Highlights Local Growers!
by Jessica Filed in: Community Building, Food Choices, Local Business, Products & Services, ShoppingCommunity Natural Foods is currently working on a series of documentary style videos highlighting some of their amazing local growers and suppliers. The first of this series shines the spotlight on Highwood Crossing - a farm beautifully located between Okotoks and High River with the Highwood River running alongside the land....
19
2011
Christmas Gift Idea #11
by Jessica Filed in: Food Choices, Random Fun Stuff, ShoppingWe all have those favourite places - the little shops, restaurants or boutiques that we frequent and absolutely LOVE, so why not share these little treasure with the ones we love the most? Consider a gift certificate to a place you really want someone else to try our. A few...
06
2011
Christmas Gift Idea #2
by Jessica Filed in: Food Choices, Products & ServicesHow wonderful would it be to open a gift filled with 16 weeks of the freshest fruit and veggies you have ever experienced? A share (or half share) in a CSA would make an incredible gift for anyone on your list! Green Calgary is a huge advocate of Community Supported...
05
2011
Green Calgary’s 12 Days of Green Gift Giving
by Jessica Filed in: Food Choices, Products & Services, Random Fun Stuff, ShoppingWant to have a low impact Christmas but not ready to completely give up the gifts (many of us here aren’t!)? We'd like to share twelve great gift ideas with you that may work to satisfy your Christmas gifting without the side of guilt. Gifts are a great way to...