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Every Folk: Candace

January 13, 2023

Meet Candace: Every Folk Series

Meet Candace, a woman with sensitive skin and an active interest in green living. She tried the Sola Coconut Deodorant, All Better Balm, Soft Skin Balm, and the Bare Bum Balm. Here is what she said about Sola Skincare: 

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Christmas, ashtrays and all sorts

December 17, 2019

You’ll always find an ashtray filled with Licorice Allsorts at our house during the holidays. It’s an ode to my dear old dad, who passed away just over 2 years ago.

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Swiss Mountain Shortbread

December 16, 2019

Since I received these cookies in a cookie exchange from my friend’s mom 10 years ago (Hi Mrs. Copes!!), this is one recipe I make each holiday season. They are delicious.

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The Bare Bum Balm: How It Heals Way Beyond The Diaper Years

May 08, 2017

Our family: Lila and Sophie
Read on to learn 13 ways to use our Bare Bum Balm beyond the diaper years...

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How We Reduce Our Family’s Ecological Footprint In the Kitchen

April 20, 2017

Abeego Beeswax Food Wrap

Here are some of our favourite products to reduce our ecological footprint in the kitchen...

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How We Reduce Our Family’s Ecological Footprint In the Bathroom

April 18, 2017

Luna Pads Reusable Menstrual Pads

It’s Earth Day this week! Here are some of our favourite products to reduce our ecological footprint in the bathroom...

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Every Folk: Katie & Nick

March 03, 2017

Katie's Family Meet Katie, a 33-year-old mother, who has been searching for effective natural skin care for her combination and dry skin. 

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On the path to reducing waste

October 13, 2016

Starting small can have a big impact. Our families next small step towards creating less waste.

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happy earth day 2016

April 22, 2016

Since it’s Earth Day today I thought I’d share a bit about how we’ve changed some of our habits over the years, to be kinder and gentler to the Earth that we live on.

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Our go-to granola bar recipe

March 01, 2016

We try to make lots of healthy snacks at home so we don't need to rely on a lot of store-bought packaged snacks. They're often healthier, more cost effective, create less waste, and just taste better.

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Oat Flour Pancakes

February 06, 2016

oat flour pancakes sola skincare

A Saturday morning tradition

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

January 06, 2016

The girls had some friends over after school and I wanted to bake some oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, containing less sugar than an old recipe I’ve used in the past.

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