Why bamboo could be the material of the future
Getting rid of single-use plastics has been a huge topic of discussion in the sustainability world. Metal straws, compostable bags, all of these have been popping up more and more...
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Zero Waste Product Highlight: Blueberries
We've carried local, wild, spray-free frozen blueberries for years now and they've always been so popular! They're grown locally by our friends at Bonnyman's Blueberries and we love being able...
Six ways you can upcucle and repurpose jars
Having an excessive amount of jars from the time your mom sent over cases of tomato sauce, or old jam jars, can leave you with mounds of jars that you...
Zero Waste Product Highlight: Tofu
Did you know we carry package-free tofu! The tofu is made locally by our friends at Acadiana Soy, and is so delicious! We sell it fresh and frozen. We are...
Healthy and delicious halloumi salad
Ok friends. You NEED to try this halloumi salad. The recipe is originally from Olive Magazine, but I adapted it to fit with what I had in my fridge. I’m not...
Eco-Friendly Baby Essentials at The Tare Shop
One of our team members, Tessa, is out on Mat leave and wrote this lovely blog post of all her Tare Shop eco-friendly products to use postpartum. Now that Rosalie is...
What laundry stripping is and why you should do it!
You might remember this craze that took the internet by a storm last year, but it's not a new practice by any means, in fact people have been doing it...
Three ingredient peanut butter cookies
There's nothing quite like pulling a fresh batch of cookies out of the oven, and these are my go-to. They are so easy to make and insanely good – we...
DIY Pizza Dough
Who doesn't love a pizza night? And if you've never made your own pizza dough before, don't be intimidated! It comes together really easily, and is so much fun. All...
Keep your Shoes Sparkling for Spring
When spring comes along, our shoes go from walking on ice and snow to slush and mud. I know that I have shoes that I don’t wear very often due...
Zero Waste Vegan Ceasar Salad Dressing
For cooler weather salads I am very strict in flavours. It must be a delicious creamy caesar dressing and in the summer I am obsessed with poppy seeds. Hopefully the...
A community based virtual platform
About Athena's Playground How it started “Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will”. In December 2019, amid a global pandemic, during yet...
Keep your mouth clean and your breath fresh with a Tongue Scraper
What are tongue scrapers? Having good oral hygiene does not need to be wasteful. Aside from bamboo toothbrushes and non-toxic toothpaste, I never thought about devices to clean your tongue....
Our 2021 Impact Report
Wow. What a wild year 2021 was. Not only did we open a second location, but we survived another year in a global pandemic. It had it’s challenges: supply chain...
Zero Waste Banana Bread Muffins
Fresh baked banana bread is one of my top 10 favourite smells without a doubt. Not only is it a sweet treat but it was probably created to save waste!...
Four Eco-Friendly Spring Cleaning Tips for the Sustainable Household
What does being eco-friendly during spring cleaning mean? A lot of household cleaners we use to clean our counters and windows contain toxic and harmful ingredients such as ammonia and...