shopping
Big Day Downtown Halifax: Part 1
Tonight I’ll be heading out to a launch party at Pipa for a fun venture put on by the Downtown Halifax Business Commission. The Big Day Downtown program is meant to highlight downtown Halifax as a destination for shopping, dining, doing business, working and living. Participating bloggers, columnists, journalists and media personalities will be tasked with answering [...]
Embracing Balance: Healthy holiday tips
[Here's another great post by a blogger who's moved East Coast By Choice. Give a warm welcome to Jaime who has some sound advice for enjoying the holidays without the added stress of rebounding from over-indulgence in the New Year.] By Jaime (a.k.a. @balanceblog) ‘Tis the season for temptations galore. Health roadblocks at every turn. [...]
Pandemic preparedness: A shopper’s guide
So, I’ve been piled under blankets and drinking plenty of fluids for days now. In the midst of the H1N1 scare season, formerly known as the flu season, I have to admit to wondering about if/when I should go see a doctor. The NS government has an Influenza Decision Chart that I found actually pretty [...]
Artist Spotlight: Wry & Ginger
Wrapping up the “Shopping “Home for the Holidays”” series this week is local Etsy artist Wry & Ginger. As her site says, she makes “seriously funny handmade cards in original designs.” Shortly after dog-sitting Tofu one weekend a few months back, she came out with a new line of cards called “Doxie Love is Peculiar.” [...]
Love Me Boutique
[Here's a treasured local gem known as Love, Me Boutique. If you haven't yet discovered this shop, mosey on down to where you'll find scads of unique gift items made right here in Canada.] By Chara Kingston One of my earliest Christmas shopping memories took place in my elementary school. I think I may have [...]
Shopping locally: We’re all in the same boat
[Next up in the shopping "home for the holidays" guest posts is a woman who's returned home after several years abroad. She gives her unique perspective on opening up shop in Halifax and the importance of the local market in staying afloat.] By Heather Rankin Last week I caught a portion of a radio interview [...]
The Bay Hammock Company
[This next guest runs a lovely business with her husband in the beautiful Peggy's Cove Area. If you've ever experienced the luxury of a hammock and wondered how you can get your hands on one, you'll be pleased to know you can find a local shop that carries them. A unique gift idea for those [...]
Green Christmas
[Welcome to another edition of East Coast Guest Posts. Now that Hallowe'en has come and gone, we all know what's on most consumer minds: Christmas. This week, we'll be hearing from guests about shopping "home for the holidays." First up: a word from the Ecology Action Centre.] By Charlene Boyce Working at an environmental non-profit [...]
Welcome to the jungle OR My fear of (becoming one of those) cougars
Today marks the first day back to school for many students. While I’m no longer getting a formal education or sending a mini-me off to do the same, this time of year usually gets me in the mood for one thing (well, besides wanting to lecture people on carpooling)…that’s shopping. I think it’s something ingrained [...]
How to impress someone in one dish without even breaking a sweat
Now, I haven’t been on a date in over 10 years but I do know that the old adage “a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” stands true. But fellas, this saying applies to women, too. I’m a foodie: always have been and always hope to be. Cokebaby and I share dinner [...]
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