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Natural, Organic & Fair Trade...
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New at artsciencespirit.com: Dream Designs, based in Vancouver, BC. We are so happy to welcome this latest addition to our list of organic and natural companies. Take a look at their fabulous colours in organic bed and bath linens, plus yoga and sleepwear and organic face masks.
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Better for you, better for the environment... organic products take pesticides and other toxic ingredients out of the equation, which is healthier for you, your family, the people who grow and harvest the raw materials, and the Earth itself. And Fair Trade means the producers are getting paid fairly for their work too. Thankfully we now have more choices than ever, and online shopping makes it possible to access these alternatives from almost anywhere. It is about making conscious choices, which are good for your conscience too :) Let's continue to strive for healthier, more authentic choices in every aspect of our lives, to whatever extent we are able! Here are some of our top picks in shopping online for healthy, ethical & beautiful home and leisure products (available in Canada & beyond):
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Extraordinary essential oil diffusers available on Amazon - a more natural way to scent your home.
Note to PET OWNERS: beware of using high concentrations of essential oils and do some reading about the dangers to pets, such as this CBC article.
Note to PET OWNERS: beware of using high concentrations of essential oils and do some reading about the dangers to pets, such as this CBC article.
All kinds of green & natural home cleaning products (skin care too) - and it all smells sooooo good!
A personal fave: the ever-lovely smelling J.R. Watkins!
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My own flower photographs on home decor items including lamps on Zazzle.ca - thank you for supporting independent artists and creators
Fair trade mandala blankets/tapestries from Novica:
More Boho:
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Gorgeous handmade glass lanterns from Turkey
Healthy Homes: Natural & Organic Bedding and more...
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We are so excited to discover OrganicLifestyle in Canada! Non-toxic, natural and organic fashions for you, your family and your home. Free shipping is available in Canada and the USA.
Organic Lifestyle for organic / eco friendly / non-toxic products for the home Given that we spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping, Organic Lifestyle carries certified:
***I purchased organic bamboo sheets from this website and love the product - now available in more beautiful colours; the customer service was outstanding too! :)*** |
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More from Upaya Naturals:
Portable HEPA Filtration Unit Retro-Look Therapeutic Quartz Infrared Heater Earthing/Grounding products for bed, floor & more Laundry Soap Nuts (100% natural & allergy-free) Rebounders! Mini trampolines perfect for home workouts   Beeswax candles are thought to be a much healthier alternative to paraffin wax, potentially improve indoor air quality and even help with allergies. They smell good too! :)
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upayanaturals is another excellent Canadian website offering natural and organic food and supplements, plus a wide range of healthy alternatives in products for the home. I shop here for hard-to-find items including water kefir grains and finally invested in an earthing kit! Shown below: handy dehydrator for making your own healthy snacks. These guys are the real deal for everything raw and organic.
Food Dehydrator
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 Essentia offers free shipping anywhere in Canada and the Continental US
Portable HEPA Air Filtration System
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or on-the-go!
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Tiffin and Bento style lunch boxes - I thought tiffins were really cool when I first saw them in Bollywood movies, and was happy to start seeing them on shopping sites that I promote. Bento boxes are nice too - choose the style that best suits you to make those work lunches a little more enjoyable.
Some reasons to look for alternatives:
In their Chemical Home report, Greenpeace details their findings on toxic chemicals commonly found in house dust and rainwater, as well as their origins in items including:
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- children's toys
- children's clothing - shampoo - air fresheners - mattresses Read more here: Greenpeace Canada |
- sports shoes
- perfumes - vinyl flooring - electronics - lipstick - toothpaste |
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Reusable beeswax food wraps; net bags and cotton mesh bags for fruit and vegetable shopping and storage, and of course tote bags to replace the plastic bags that are rapidly being phased out at the grocery store.
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Disposable Eco Palm Paper Plates: Square Compostable Biodegradable Heavy Duty Small Salad, Hors D’oeuvres Appetizer, Dessert Party Plate - Comparable to Bamboo Wood Fiber Plant Based Dishware: 25 Pack - Amazon.ca
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Get Creative!
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  non-toxic chalk paint for creative projects
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Take a big step away from the mainstream with Gaia: hundreds of talk shows, documentaries and films to help open your mind, explore the world's mysteries, and challenge your perceptions... expanded consciousness awaits!
Our recommendations on Social Media (alternative news, ideas & inspirations):
Canadian Cooperative Association
Upworthy
Free the Children
Utne Reader Magazine
Shareable
Truthout
Salon
David Icke
Care2
The Hunger Site
We Day
The Zeitgeist Movement
Hay House
Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology
Farm Radio International
GMO Free USA
The Mind Unleashed
THRIVE Movement
UBUNTU Party Canada
Please note: this page contains affiliate links which may result in my receiving a small commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking. As always, I only promote products and websites that I believe in, and that I feel meet the criteria of my website, taking steps toward healthier living in a kinder world ;)
For more inspiration: please visit our book page! :)
