Took too long but otherwise it was great. The courier you use does not deliver on the weekends so it adds a minimum of 2 days, possibly 4 because of that.
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Gluten free flour: a holiday baking guide to blends, single flours and mixes
Single gluten free flours vs all-purpose blends, binders, swap tips, pancake and baking mixes, and easy gluten free holiday baking ideas.
Luminate Co
15 min read
November 9, 2026
Baking,Buying Guides,Gluten-free
Natural bar soap: a guide to Canadian small-batch soaps
How natural bar soap is made, bar soap vs body wash, unscented picks, making a bar last, and the Canadian small-batch makers we stock, from Nova Scotia goat milk soap to Crate 61 and Bridlewood.
Luminate Co
16 min read
November 9, 2026
Buying Guides,Personal Care,Zero Waste
Menopause supplements: black cohosh, WomenSense and more on our supplement aisle
A guide to the menopause shelf on our supplement aisle: black cohosh, WomenSense, combination formulas, magnesium and everyday tips.
Luminate Co
12 min read
November 9, 2026
Menopause,Supplements,Women's health
Turmeric: the spice, golden milk and curcumin supplements
Turmeric three ways: the spice and fresh root, golden milk and latte mixes, and curcumin supplements by form, with tips for comparing labels.
Luminate Co
15 min read
November 9, 2026
Spices,Supplements,Turmeric
Ashwagandha: root powder, KSM-66, Sensoril and gummies compared
Ashwagandha forms compared, from bulk root powder and tinctures to KSM-66 and Sensoril capsules, Sleep Matrix Ashwagandha, gummies and lattes.
Luminate Co
13 min read
November 9, 2026
Ashwagandha,Herbs,Sleep
Natural sleep aids in Canada: teas, Pascoflair, magnesium and melatonin
Natural sleep aids compared, from bedtime teas and Pascoflair passionflower to magnesium, melatonin and the AOR and Naka Pro Sleep formulas.
Luminate Co
11 min read
November 9, 2026
Herbs,Melatonin,Sleep
Natural shampoo in Canada: bars, liquids and how to switch
Shampoo bars, liquid natural shampoo and bulk refills compared, with Upfront, Notice, ATTITUDE, Carina and Routine, plus how to switch to a bar and what to expect in the first few washes.
Luminate Co
13 min read
November 8, 2026
Buying Guides,Hair Care,Shampoo Bars
Natural cough syrup, lozenges and throat teas for cold season
Our cold-season shelf, explained: Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa, elderberry syrups from Canadian makers, honey and zinc lozenges, slippery elm and warm throat teas.
Luminate Co
12 min read
November 8, 2026
Cold season,Elderberry,Honey
Fair trade chocolate for the holidays: bars, gifts and hot chocolate
What fair trade means for chocolate, the makers we love from Tony's to Antigonish's Peace by Chocolate, holiday stocking stuffers, and how to make a smooth mug of hot chocolate.
Luminate Co
14 min read
November 8, 2026
Chocolate,Fair trade,Holiday
Prebiotic soda in Canada: Poppi, Cove, Novasecco and healthy soda swaps
Poppi, Novasecco, Cove, Zevia and flavoured sparkling water compared: prebiotic vs probiotic soda, sugar and sweeteners in plain numbers, and a couple of fun drink ideas.
Luminate Co
12 min read
November 8, 2026
Drinks,Local makers,Poppi
Natural toothpaste in Canada: fluoride, fluoride-free and hydroxyapatite
Fluoride, fluoride-free and hydroxyapatite toothpaste compared, with Tom's of Maine, ATTITUDE, Green Beaver, Nelson Naturals and Before, plus kids' toothpaste, bamboo brushes and floss.
Luminate Co
11 min read
November 8, 2026
Buying Guides,Oral Care,Toothpaste
Kefir, yogurt and Greek yogurt: what's different, and the dairies we stock
How kefir, yogurt and Greek yogurt differ, the local and Canadian dairies we stock, lactose free and dairy-free options, everyday uses and making kefir at home.
Luminate Co
12 min read
November 8, 2026
Dairy,Kefir,Local
Sourdough bread: local loaves, gluten free sourdough and keeping it fresh
What makes sourdough bread sourdough, local loaves from Birdies Bread Co., gluten free sourdough and grain-free bread, how to store and freeze bread, and a simple recipe.
Luminate Co
14 min read
November 8, 2026
Bread,Gluten-free,Local
Healthy chips: oils, ingredients and the better bags we stock
How the better bags of chips differ: the oil, the ingredients and the base, with Graze tallow chips, Hardbite, Humble, Jackson's, Siete, Neal Brothers and more.
Luminate Co
14 min read
November 8, 2026
Canadian made,Chips,Gluten-free
Natural face moisturizer: how to choose one for winter skin
How to choose a natural face moisturizer for a Nova Scotia winter: textures, skin types, day vs night cream, and the Green Beaver, Weleda, Derma E and Andalou creams we carry.
Luminate Co
17 min read
November 8, 2026
Buying Guides,Moisturizer,Skin Care
Herbal tea: how to choose by flavour and moment
A flavour-first guide to herbal tea: minty, floral, spiced, calming evening and holiday cups from Pukka, Stash, Yogi, Celestial Seasonings and Traditional Medicinals, plus brewing times and two eas...
Luminate Co
16 min read
November 8, 2026
Grocery,Herbal tea,Tea
Keto snacks in Canada: what to stock in a keto or grain-free pantry
What to stock in a keto or grain-free pantry: keto bars, cheese crisps, Siete chips, Catalina Crunch, Primal Kitchen ketchup and low carb staples, plus how to read net carbs.
Luminate Co
10 min read
November 8, 2026
Grain-free,Keto,Snacks
Creatine gummies: do they work, and how do they compare with powder?
How creatine gummies compare with creatine monohydrate powder, the gummies we carry in Canada, how to read the label, loading, and side effects.
Luminate Co
9 min read
November 8, 2026
Creatine,Sports nutrition,Supplements
The best form of magnesium: bisglycinate, citrate, creams and more
Magnesium forms compared by what they are, the elemental amount on the label and the format, from bisglycinate and Natural Calm to creams and bath flakes.
Luminate Co
12 min read
November 8, 2026
Magnesium,Minerals,Supplements
Kombucha in Canada: caffeine, flavours and how it's made
How kombucha is made, how much caffeine it has, what we can say about its live cultures, and the Goodmore, RISE and Greenhouse bottles in our fridge.
Luminate Co
11 min read
November 8, 2026
Beverages,Buying Guides,Kombucha
Low FODMAP foods: what to stock, from FODY sauces to everyday snacks
A plain guide to low FODMAP foods: what FODMAPs are, the three phases of the diet, a low vs high FODMAP food table, and the FODY sauces, low FODMAP snacks and staples we stock.
Luminate Co
13 min read
November 8, 2026
FODY,Grocery,Low FODMAP
Ginger shots: store-bought picks and how to make your own
What ginger shots are, an easy homemade recipe and a ginger turmeric version, how to store them, and the store-bought Greenhouse shots we carry.
Luminate Co
13 min read
November 8, 2026
Drinks,Ginger,Organic produce
Non-alcoholic spirits in Canada: gin, rum, whiskey and wine without the alcohol
The non-alcoholic gin, rum, tequila and whiskey on our shelf, from Sobrii and HP Juniper to Monday, which bottle suits which cocktail, and non-alcoholic wine from Benjamin Bridge, ONES and more.
Luminate Co
12 min read
November 8, 2026
Beverages,Buying Guides,Non-Alcoholic
Nova Scotia coffee roasters: Laughing Whale and Just Us! on our shelves
Laughing Whale and Just Us!, the two Nova Scotia coffee roasters we stock: who they are, how they source fair trade organic beans, their roasts and decaf, and how to choose a bag.
Luminate Co
11 min read
November 8, 2026
Buying Guides,Coffee,Local Makers