Wearing Makeup the Sustainable Way
There are thousands of makeup brands out there, but few are considered sustainable. I have a passion for makeup myself and I couldn’t help wondering just how much the makeup...
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Planning a Sustainable Baby Shower
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Baby Showers are such fun events, and it's so nice to be able to celebrate your loved one in this huge life change! One of our customers suggested putting together...
Five easy and healthy recipes
I don’t know about you, but I’ve spent the last two weeks eating lots of sweets and very rich meals. Now don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with that,...
Second Trimester Essentials for a Zero Waste Pregnancy
Wow, they weren’t lying that you feel like a new person in your second trimester! I have energy again, feel like myself, and am (generally) loving being pregnant after the...
We're closing our Halifax location
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We opened our Halifax location in October 2018. It was Nova Scotia's first zero-waste store and we were proud to make it possible for people to buy plastic-free lifestyle goods...
The benefits of shopping zero-waste
Shopping package-free can take a little more prep work than your typical grocery shop, but shopping this way allows you to reduce your waste, and have a positive impact on...
How to deal with being sick when you're pregnant
Being sick anytime is no fun but especially when your body is busy growing another human. Not to mention most medication you might reach for is off limits when you’re...
Zero Waste Laundry Tips
Doing laundry can not only be a long process but a wasteful one too. Not only the amount of water and energy you use when using a washer and dryer,...
Eco-friendly Soap Nuts
A question we get asked a ton is: what the heck are soap nuts!? Soap nuts aren't actually a nut, but they are a dried berry! Soap nuts are traditionally found...
First trimester essentials: my zero waste pregnancy
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We’re having a Tare Shop baby! I’m about 12 weeks pregnant now, and so excited to have my first baby. The first trimester was a rough one for me! The...
Sustainable Travel Tips
Doesn't it seem like everyone and their dogs are travelling right now! It's all our feeds are full of and we love it – folks reconnecting with their families after...
The perfect vegan chocolate cake
Who doesn't love a chocolate cake, let alone one that uses vegan ingredients and mostly package-free ingredients from The Tare Shop! One of our team members made this cake for...