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Wash your hands!

So now we know that simple hand washing is key to staying healthy. Recently I have been asked, “Does your soap kill germs? Is it

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Why switch to a natural deodorant?

Our bodies are meant to sweat. Perspiring is what keeps our bodies from overheating and allows our bodies to release toxins. Store bought antiperspirants include

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Embracing 2021

With the sun shining, freshly fallen snow, and a trail to walk on, I was delighted to be able to enjoy a stroll outside and

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Why we use paperboard tubes

When we began Thistles and Sticks our vision was clear: paper labeling and minimal packaging. This idea worked well for our soaps, however when we

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Pine tea on a snowy day

It’s been snowing for a while and it’s absolutely gorgeous outside. Wanting a morning tea that was in keeping with the beauty around me, I

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Many uses for spruce

We’ve been enjoying an incredible week of warm weather in Ontario, but today everything changed. It’s that time of year when the weather turns colder

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