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From now on you can now find us over at thebettergood.com and on twitter and facebookOur new online spaces make it easier than ever to follow us. We will no longer be updating this site. Thank You.

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Pick up a pair at The Better Good and you get the good feeling of supporting a local shop that always gives back *10% of profits.  Plus with every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need!  We have a huge selection and lots of sizes for men and women. *10% of profits goes to charities like CHEP, G4G, Crisis Nursery and OXFAM. Posted via email from The Better

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The Buenostyle line is... vintage re-worked jewelry using discontinued stock glass & brass from the 1920’s to the 80’s. Sometimes combined with authentic vintage finds such as skeleton keys and genuine thrifted items - making unique, "one-of-a-few" pieces.  BuenoStyle is hand-made in Vancouver. Posted via email from The Better Good

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Download now or preview on posterous CHEP_2010SeedySat_POSTER.pdf (2166 KB) Think of this as a community based "Gardenscape".  They are serving $2 vegetarian chili with bread and salad, see you there! Posted via email from The Better Good

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Just in time for Valentine's Day!  Beautiful hand thrown/silk screened pottery made right here in Saskatoon by Cathy Terepocki.  She makes vases, jewelery, mugs and bowls, each with it's own one of a kind print.  Hand-crafted, unique and chosen especially with your loved one in mind, this line of functional art will make the perfect gift!   Corey and Laura NeufeldThe Better Good1A - 640

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via facebook.com FREE tickets to The Coca Cola Case at The Broadway Theatre on February 19 @ 7PM First come - first serve at The Better Good. No purchase nessesary but a big smile is! One ticket per household/family/friend group. Posted via web from The Better Good

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We now sell refurbished computers $145 - $295.  Plus for every computer sold, two will go to people in need.   They are all refurbished by Computers For Kids where youth are learning how to work on computers.  Computers For Kids is a registered charity in Saskatoon that recycles, refurbishes and diverts thousands of computers from the waste stream every year.   Read more about them here Posted

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via thestarphoenix.com The temperature with the wind chill dipped below -30 C Sunday, but Saskatoon residents were busy putting the city on the map as a winter cycling hot spot. Nearly 200 riders showed up for the first Ice Cycle event held Sunday afternoon at River Landing. Riders came out in costumes, carried boom boxes, wore suits and suited up in full winter gear with goggles and helmets

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Taking Responsibility for Global Food Security in a Time of Climate Change. Posted via email from The Better Good

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In an event promoting both a lifestyle and a business, the Better Good store held a bed-in on Saturday in honour of the 40th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's bed-in for peace."We think it's still relevant today, what John and Yoko did 40 years ago," said Laura Neufeld, who started the business with her husband Corey.The event featured yoga demonstrations from Ryan Leier and a group

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Celebrating the 40th anniversary of John and Yoko Ono Lennon giving peace a chance! See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from The Better Good

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via thestarphoenix.com The Bed In was awesome! Stay tuned for pics and video. Posted via web from The Better Good

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Many wise leaders, world religions and spiritual traditions have often said that we are all one. Sometimes this can be hard to believe, when we look around us and witness so many different lifestyles, political view points and personal tastes. However, when we look at nature, we see that diversity is one of the things that keeps plants and animals thriving and strong. Knowing that we are part of

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Peace in your eating comes from choice.  Whatever you choose to eat, choose it completely.  Pause.  Breathe.  Give a moment’s grace for the gift and opportunity of nourishment.  Then partake fully, in the present, without taking yourself to the past, the future, to doubts and shoulds.  Relish the wonder of taste.  Be grateful and receive all the nourishment available to you, and you will avoid a

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Understanding is key to healthy relationships.  When you are truly understanding as to why someone acts a certain way, you will be able to respond in a way that creates real peace for both you and others.  Regardless if it's a temper tantrum or a terrorist bombing, looking deeply into the true causes is a great way toward peace.   "Real peace begins with thought. Judging, critical or hurtful

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Neighbours exist on many levels, homes, towns, cities, provinces, countries, continents... maybe even planets and solar systems. In living beside and with one another, there is a wonderful opportunity for caring and sharing. What will benefit one will often benefit two. Sharing work can turn into sharing pleasure and increased abundance. Being neighbourly also offers the opportunity to practice

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Within your lifestyle choices, honour the animals in your life and in the world - Monté Gagné Posted via email from The Better Good

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Peace in spending happens through careful product choice.  Purchasing products produced through environmentally and socially sustainable methods means a vote for peaceful production.  This essentially takes votes away from less ethical products and deters their continued production. Support fair labor, fair trade and organic products whenever possible.    Fair Labor and Fair Trade means people

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Then said a rich man, Speak to us of Giving.    And he answered:    You give but little when you give of your possessions.    It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.    For what are your possessions but things you keep and guard for fear you may need them tomorrow?    And tomorrow, what shall tomorrow bring to the over prudent dog burying bones in the trackless sand as he

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"Aware that words can create suffering or happiness, I am committed to learning to speak truthfully and constructively, using only words that inspire hope and confidence. I am determined not to say untruthful things for the sake of personal interest or to impress people, nor to utter words that might cause division or hatred. I will not spread news that I do not know to be certain nor criticise

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"I must constantly be weeding my mental garden to have peace."  Doug Geiger   Peace in your Self can be cultivated.   "Aware that life is available only in the present moment and that it is possible to live happily in the here and now, I am committed to training myself to live deeply each moment of daily life. I will try not to lose myself in dispersion or be carried away by regrets about the

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Do your best to make your livelihood a peaceful one or if necessary choose a new one.  "The idea of 'right livelihood' is an ancient one. It embodies the principle that each person should follow an honest occupation, which fully respects other people and the natural world. It means being responsible for the consequences of our actions and taking only a fair share of the earth's resources."

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AIDS is an issue near and far.  Through customer support we are proud to have been able to support The Stephen Lewis Foundation through Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers. Also here in Canada, Vanouver to be exact, there is a story to tell.  Pease attend the FREE showing of Fix: Story of an Addicted City http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=204857981348&ref=mf Posted via email from The Better

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On day one of the 12 Days of Peacefulness we invite you to view this video and imagine how you can live peace in your life everyday.  Thanks. Posted via email from The Better Good

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We are restarting our kids storytime this week! Thursday afternoons at 3:00pm we will be reading some awesome kids books.  Come on out and tell your friends! Posted via email from The Better Good

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via cascadewormbin.com Here's a cold weather solution for composting! Posted via web from The Better Good

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via thesheaf.com Posted via web from The Better Good Saskatoon, and Saskatchewan as a whole, has been undergoing a Renaissance as of late.The downtown core is the site of re-development projects at the King George Hotel, the former Hudson’s Bay building and the Rumley building. Meanwhile, Broadway’s main drag will soon boast the Luxe Apartments, its largest concrete pimple to date. The

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Well, we have been blessed with a beautiful second fall this year, despite our surprisingly early snow. Never the less, we all know that winter is on its way and we at The Better Good are prepared. If you were to stroll on in to the store today, you would find our display tree, laden with fair trade wool toques and mittens, all hand made. We also have long cozy hand made wool socks that would be

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Well, here we are at The Better Good, listening to Louis Armstrong, surrounded by Fair Trade Organic goods and there is an Alien playing scrabble in our entry way. The music is on vinyl, from our neighbour The Vinyl Diner, the goods are our usual assortment of earth and people friendly things and the Alien is actually Alison Flensburg from Grandmothers for Grandmothers.Why, you may ask, is this

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Remember to VOTE!  Saskatoon needs all the well informed votes it can get.   http://www.lenoreswystun.com/ http://atchison.ca/   Posted via email from The Better Good

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Come visit us at the Eco-Fair in the Arts Tunnel October 19-23 and at the 350 Climate Change Sustainability Fair at the Farmers Market on October 24. Posted via email from The Better Good

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Thanks to Daren Mclean from www.iheartbikelanes.com for organizing a sweet bike ride, thanks to the city for the lanes! See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from The Better Good

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via facebook.com RAW POTLUCK Today at Grace Westminster Church, 6:30pm. It's healthy and good for the earth to. Posted via web from The Better Good

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Show your thanks for our new bike lanes, register at http://www.iheartbikelanes.com/ Posted via email from The Better Good

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I just received this message from a friend   " hey, thought this might be good for a laugh for you and laura...after we were last at your store alex said something really odd and funny...he's been quite concerned about george bush coming here and talking about it with only the understanding of an 8 year old...then out of the blue he told us that your store was like the obama of toys and toys 'r

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See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from The Better Good

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Try it for a day, then repeat! Posted via email from The Better Good

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via vimeo.com It's still PEACE DAY! Posted via web from The Better Good

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Celebrate cultural diversity at the Broadway Street Fair on Saturday, September 12.Our good friend Salaash will be custom making traditional Maasai sandals from 1-5pm. Come down to see the craft and maybe get a pair custom made for your sweet little feet! As you may know, 10% of our profits always go to chartiy. We are currently working with Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers. You can meet the lovley

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Here are some final pics of our week at the Fringe. Used skateboard deck painting with NINETIMES and mini-makeovers with Sunday Morning Salon. Thanks again to everyone who took part.

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The Fringe has been great so far, many thanks to everyone who has helped out and participated. If you don't know already, check the calendar to see what's happening for rest of the week.Be sure to ask this guy about the super secret cucumber sorbet!

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We are welcoming one and all for our first ever FRINGE festival! Besides our outdoor chill area, with mellow music and good conversation, we are providing many great activities at the shop. Kids crafts, yoga, organic sorbet, free mini makeovers, vermicomposting demo and bike powered smoothies. Curious? You should be...we aligned with many like-minded people, organizations and businesses to

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The Saskatchewan Environmental Society has some great tips for sustainable living on their site. There is a brochure that suggests easy and safe ways to control dandellions and ants, check it out by clicking the photo. All it takes is a bit of information to make your yard much safer for people, pets and the earth! This week get busy with a little green yard care.

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Natasha Freysteinson, Fashion Magazine reporter and friend of The Better Good, has written a wonderful article spreading the good word about our store. Click the image to jump to the article!

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Excerpt from "Sea Change" by David Suzuki"Protecting our planet is no longer seen as a fringe activity. Most people now consider themselves to be environmentally aware and are taking steps to help. Caring for the environment has become mainstream — it’s the “new normal.” And that’s refreshing!The environmental problems we face today are so serious that people from all sectors of society must work

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FREE YOGA HAS NOW ENDED FOR 2009For Yoga classes please visit http://www.saskatoonyoga.com/Thanks to everyone who is spreading the word promoting and participating in our weekly FREE YOGA sessions. Last Sunday we had over 60 people out for yoga and waffles. This event has proven to be a great community builder bringing out people of all ages, skill levels and social, economic and racial

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It is strange that it's called cleaning when most cleaning products pollute the earth, your home and your body. The simple way to avoid this paradox is to change the way you clean. This easy change will really make a difference.One big problem I have with most "green" cleaners is that they are made by the same corporations that continue to make dangerous chemical cleaners. One great company

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Summer Holidays, who doesn't love'em? This week at storytime we will be reading books that celebrate the summer. Bring the kids over at 2:00 pm for a half hour of stories, rhymes, snacks and playtime! ps. The store is air conditioned, whew!

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This weekend (June 20 & 21) is the 3rd annual Solar Fair taking place at the Craik Eco-Centre in Craik, SK. The will be seminars, workshops, trade show and farmer's market. Details and registration forms available at www.craikecovillage.ca.

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FREE YOGA HAS NOW ENDED FOR 2009For Yoga classes please visit http://www.saskatoonyoga.com/The weather turned around at the last minute and our first yoga session was a great success! About 35 people showed up and enjoyed a great time under the instruction of Sheena Oliphant. It was so great in fact that we decided to make this a weekly event until further notice. Every Sunday at 10am in Rotary

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Trees are the theme for this weeks Storytime at The Better Good. We will begin at 2:00 on Thursday, June 11 for a half hour of stories, rhymes, playtime and snacks.

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I heard this song on CFCR this morning!Live life like you are going to die, because you are.

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We will be hosting local artist Patricia Shiplett for the Art Encounter this weekend. Come check out her beautiful sculptures made from recycled metal!

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Gardening is the theme for this weeks Storytime at The Better Good. We will begin at 2:00 on Thursday, June 4th for a half hour of stories, rhymes, playtime and snacks.

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The temptation to patronize chain stores is often too much for people to resist. Sometimes we just need a reminder of the main considerations to make the best choice possible. Here are some thoughts to help you on your way. Please share this post with all who would benefit.Local Economy - Local businesses never send their money to a head office in another city. More of their profits go straight

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If you are interested in shopping local here is a list of alternatives. I am really hoping for comments on this one. Call it a work in progress. Any valid suggestions will be added.Building Materials and Hardware - J&H Builders Warehouse, Saskatoon CO-OPCoffee Shop - Broadway Roastery, Caffe Sola, Earthbound Bakery, Museo, Mystic Java, City Perk, TastebudsVintage - Village Green, Lofty Ladies,

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Tomorrow will be our second Kids Storytime at The Better Good! We had such a great time last week with the kids reading, playing, and eating lots of snacks. We have decided to pick a theme for each week and tomorrow we will be talking about Peace. Stories will begin at 2:30 and last about a half an hour. Hope to see lots of little ones!

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One thing we look for in products we sell and a lesser known environmental feature is things that are built to last. After watching "The Story of Stuff" (we hope you did) I would imagine you are re-thinking things. It is high time people start looking for quality and value over cheap and disposable. Now these containers are a prime example of a product that is built to last, they are super heavy

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Watch the whole movie here

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We will be having our very first kids storytime this week! Thursday afternoon at 2:30 we will have about a half hour of reading some awesome kids books, playtime, and snacks for kids and parents. We will be done in time for afterschool pick-up. Come on out and tell your friends!

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How would you like a new place for families to spend quality time together, where children can learn and have a ton of fun through hands on experiences? Well you are in luck. The Childrens Discovery Museum on the Saskatchewan (they are actually in the Market Mall) is now open.The children’s museum has "hands-on, interactive exhibits that can be touched, played with, climbed on, crawled through,

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Ukoonto is a company whose mandate is to make healthy toys for kids. The founder, Hans Eich, makes a set of 50 blocks from 100% recycled, unpainted maple in Hamilton, ON."This educational toy helps develop fine & gross motor skills, spatial thinking and hand-eye coordination. The natural touch of the wooden surfaces has a stimulating effect on your child’s mind."How much fun can be had with just

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May long weekend is almost here and with it comes all kinds of festivities. Camping, family meals and picnics almost always result in a huge amount of waste due to disposable plates, cups and cutlery. There are lots of alternatives out there:-bring your own dishes from home.-plant-based, compostable dishes and cutlery that we like to reuse. (We washed ours a few times and they still look new!)-

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Organic Fair is an artisan crafter of organic, fair trade chocolate bars. They are from Cobble Hill, BC. and have created some of the most delicious and unique chocolate bars I've seen (and I've seen a lot). One aptly named the Canadiana features Maple syrup, dried apples and smoked salt. The store favorite is the Westcoaster with toasted hazelnuts and dried wild blueberries. Treat yourself to

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Help us bring awareness to World Fair-trade day by celebrating the cultures of the world. We're inviting musicians to come play world music inside and in front of our store at 640 Broadway Ave. this Saturday for World Fair Trade Day. Just show up and play!We took this photo of one of our favorite street bands in Barcelona called Gadjo.http://www.myspace.com/gadjomusica

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At last, renovations are nearly complete. We would love to see you down at our opening party on May 7, 6-9PM.

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You pay for it, so why not use it! For the past few years we have become Saskatoon Public Library devotees and we love it. We get amazing material on a weekly basis including books, movies and music. We request items on the online library catalogue and just wait for a call to let us know they are ready for pick-up at our local branch. Think of all the paper and money you'll save by using the

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Was I ever excited to open the shipment of Pangea Organics this week! Getting to try out all of the products from this awesome skincare company has been a real treat amongst all of the painting and construction going on at the store right now. Pangea is committed to creating products that are ALWAYS organic, handcrafted, fair-trade and cruelty free and will NEVER include petroleum, sulfates and

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Saskatoon Earth Day events listing.

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It's the week of Earth Day so this is a great time to re-think how we spend our days. For most people it's working, and that makes your workplace one of the most important places to be green. I know you are all smart people and you know all the easy ways to green your job so I won't mention those. But what about taking it a step further? Maybe the best way to green your job is to look for a new

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Setting up a new store is a lot of work! We have been asking for a lot of help from family, friends and neighbours. The other day I even asked a stranger for a hand on the sidewalk in front of the store. I asked him to lift one side of a good 300 pounds and he did it with a smile. I'm not sure what I would have done without him.I hear that lots of people helped other people in the good old days.

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Jam jars store jam, the Sun jar collects and stores sunshine so that you can use it at night. These are the ultimate nightlight. Retro mason jar+ solar power=blissful warm glow. These are in-stock already and will be available when we open in May.

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Even though we don't sell used stuff, we'll be the first to tell you that buying used is a great way to vote with your dollars. Besides the fact that old stuff is cool, it often saves things from the trash. Check out the new tuner we picked up off kijiji.ca for the shop. Some of our other favorite spots are the ReStore, Past and Present, garage sales and Roses Auction. All of our display units

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When we heard about TOMS we were hyped. Why? For every pair sold they give a pair to a child in need. One for one. Plus they're dropping an ECO line for spring made from recycled materials. Here is a little history about them."In May 2006, Blake began selling the canvas shoe — inspired by the traditional Argentine alpargata — from his apartment in Venice, California. By October of the same year,

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Fire & Light is a great example of what we are all about. It is beautiful hand-poured glass tableware that is made from recycled bottles.

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We are proud to introduce LiViTY clothing to Saskatoon. "LiViTY’s form of Creative Activism is to design all our garments and accessories responsibly. From day one we have created our own functional and unique sustainable materials, LiViTY Eco-Textiles. Virtually all of the components making up LiViTY products are biodegradable or recyclable. We use these products and our marketing to promote

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640 Broadway AvenueSaskatoon, SKS7N 1A9306.242.4663

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Our store is located in the Broadway shopping district at 640 Broadway Avenue in Saskatoon, SK. We are open Monday to Friday 10-6, open till 8 on Thursday and 10-5:30 on Saturday.

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Who is behind The Better Good?Corey and Laura Neufeld. We are husband and wife, and the parents of two rowdy, young boys. We live in Buena Vista, just a short walk to the shop.What is it? An Eco-Store or something?Yes, but there is more to it. The purpose of The Better Good is to promote a sustainable lifestyle and to provide products that fit that lifestyle. To us, a sustainable lifestyle is one

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We think of The Better Good as place you can go to find better choices for everyday needs. Home Décor, Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Books, Journals, Body care products , Cleaners, Kids stuff, Mattresses, Coffee, Chocolate and lots of other stuff!We look for products that fit into at least one of these categories:Organic- better for your health and for the planet.Fair Trade - better for the

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