self-care products for little ones: a mother's perspective

Being a mother is a remarkable journey filled with joy, love, and countless responsibilities. Amidst the chaos of daily parenting duties, it's easy for moms to overlook their own self-care needs. However, when it comes to choosing products for our children, it's crucial to consider their well-being and prioritize high-quality...

green is the new black

What was once an unmatched 24-hour opportunity to shop exclusive deals has, in recent years, turned into an entire season defined by materialism. From October to December, we’re inundated with notifications about Black Friday sales, all competing with each other to provide the best deal and encouraging us to overconsume....

is eco-guilt holding you back?

It’s a beautiful fall day. You’ve biked into town to pick up some groceries at a local shop, restock on foundation and refill your deodorant at portia-ella, and pick up a new sweater from a beautiful new consignment boutique down the road. On the way back to your bike, you...

can we save local businesses?

Closed, shut down, gone under. Over the past three years, these words have haunted our favourite local businesses. Seeing many of them losing vast parts of their clientele was devastating, with far too many left with no choice but to close. Yet, statistics show that we shop just as much...