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Big Changes For Our Little Store

Big Changes For Our Little Store

As many of you have probably already seen on social media, our cute little Fort Langley store is slated to close at the end of May. So many small businesses are struggling in a post-covid world, knee deep in a recession and a world where Amazon is taking over at warp speed.
May 12, 2023 — Leah Chevallier
Springing Into Flower Season!

Springing Into Flower Season!

From dreaming in seed catalogues to sowing, growing and harvesting, it never gets old! The avid gardener never stops gardening, they are just at different stages of planning throughout the year.
March 13, 2023 — Leah Chevallier
Are bath salts the same as edible salts?

Are bath salts the same as edible salts?

While some types of bath salts, such as Pink Himalayan salt, can be used for cooking and seasoning, it is important to note that not all bath salts are food-grade and should not be used for consumption.  It is important to to know that bath salts and table salts are not the same.

Bath salts have been used for centuries for their therapeutic properties. Dead Sea salt, Epsom salt, and Pink Himalayan salt are the most popular bath salts used today. Although these salts share some similarities, each one has its own unique characteristics and benefits.

March 13, 2023 — Leah Chevallier
7 ways to start your zero waste lifestyle!

7 ways to start your zero waste lifestyle!

Zero-waste initiatives are becoming increasingly important as the world's population continues to grow and consume at an ever-increasing rate. These initiatives aim to reduce the amount of waste that is sent to landfills and incinerators, and instead promote recycling, composting, and reusing materials. The benefits of such initiatives are numerous, and include reducing pollution, conserving natural resources, and creating jobs and supporting local businesses.

January 11, 2023 — Leah Chevallier
Calm after the storms

Calm after the storms

Well the inevitable plague got us literally on the last day of 2021! My daughter and I both came down with what we thought were colds just after boxing day, and to our surprise, we both tested positive for Covid.

It is a bit of a blur, but overall, we are grateful to have been down with mild symptoms with only 1-2 days of serious discomfort. Glad to have the antibodies and to be on the other side of that and 2021... what a year! From fire insurance, store theft, weeks after starting to reopen from the fire, to heat domes, forest fires, losing 2 sweet pets to the heat wave and then flash floods in the fall to crazy snowstorms. This year has served us up a little bit of everything.

January 06, 2022 — Leah Chevallier
Anatomy of a bath bomb

Anatomy of a bath bomb

Do you care if your bomb fizzes at warp speed or not? If not, then fear not... BUT your bathtime bliss will be more hydrating and moisturizing to your skin if you DO use your treats within the first 3-4 weeks.

Obviously you can keep them longer, months really. But over time the 2 main ingredients (Citric Acid & Baking Soda) will start to oxidize, and eventually they bind to each other (which reduces the fizz-ability factor.)
October 28, 2021 — Leah Chevallier
What is the difference between Epsom Salts, Dead Sea Salts, Himalayan Salts or Celtic?

What is the difference between Epsom Salts, Dead Sea Salts, Himalayan Salts or Celtic?

Everyone has heard of epsom salts for soaking after a round of golf or vigorous sports, but then there are the Dead Sea Salts, Himalayan Sea Salts & Celtic Sea Salts. How do you know what the differences are? Are there any?
What are the specific benefits of each, both topically or ingesting?
September 28, 2021 — Leah Chevallier
5 reasons to ditch your deodorant

5 reasons to ditch your deodorant

You may be surprised at what ingredients are in your deodorant! Aluminum? No thanks. Check out this article on why you may want to consider switching your arm pit products to a cleaner, more natural version. Plus supporting local stores is better for YOUR economy anyway!
July 28, 2021 — Leah Chevallier