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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...
16
2011
Christmas Gift Idea #10
by Kate Zago Filed in: Products & Services, ShoppingShare the Christmas Spirit with those in Need There are so many great charities and causes out there and if you're giving a donation in the name of a friend or family member for christmas its sometimes hard to decide which one they would choose. Because we know this is...
09
2011
Christmas Gift Idea #5
by Jessica Filed in: Products & Services, ShoppingWarning: Shameless self-promotion :) Green Calgary's store is smaller than it used to be, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in quality! We have a lot of incredible items that would make wonderful and thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list! Rain Barrels and composters are...
07
2011
Christmas Gift Idea #3
by Jessica Filed in: Products & Services, ShoppingBuy something beautiful, handmade and truly unique from Etsy.com or one of the many art markets that pop up in Calgary over the holiday season. Local Art Markets Market Collective – December 10, 11 & 17, 18 (♥ this is one of our favourites!) Calgary Dollars Market - Monday,...
06
2011
The High Price of Materialism
by Jessica Filed in: Products & Services, ShoppingAn interesting video from The Centre for the New American Dream on the real cost our societies infatuation with materialism has on our selves, our communities, and the world at large.
05
2011
Christmas Gift Idea #1
by Sarah Begg Filed in: Products & Services, ShoppingWhat is better than enjoying a musical event amongst fans and enthusiasts on a summer’s day? Simple - getting to go for free. Calgary Folk Music Festival and Sled Island both have Christmas sales for next year’s events. If these are not your style, look up your other favourite local...
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...
25
2011
Happy Buy Nothing Day!
by Jessica Filed in: ShoppingToday marks the 20th anniversary of “Buy Nothing Day”,. A movement founded to bring awareness to hyper consumerism and the environmental, social and political impact our comsumptive habits have. The first step in a lasting lifestyle commitment to consume less and produce less waste. Consider the upcoming holiday season- Could...