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Yes it is that time of the year, resolution time!  
I have actually been trying to board this train for awhile but have no idea where to really start.  
 
So calling everyone who lives life all natural and vegan.  
Where do you shop? Are there places in Brandon?  
 
Looking for pretty much everything, I can work my mind around food. But shampoo, deodorant, lotion, cleaning supplies, lip chap, mascara, everyday little things such as these. Where do you get them?

I've bought great hygiene-type products from Bramblewood Skincare (search on Facebook or her website). She has soap, lotion, deodorant, lip balm and seems to be willing to create new concoctions at request. I know Hedley's Health Hut and Two Farm Kids have a selection of stuff as well. As far as big stores I am partial to Superstore's section of natural/organic foods and they also have some personal products as well. I use Norwex cleaning products and they have a skin care line and other things as well. I believe there was a thread a month or so ago on here about natural products. If you search for recipes you can find many ways to create your own items as well if that's your thing. Good luck! I'm also trying to cut out a lot of 'crap'

Safeway has HANDS DOWN the best selection for organic produce. (Veggies and fruit). Superstore has the best vegan/organic shelf items (rice, sauces, pasta, cleaning products and hygiene products). Hedley's Health Hut in the mall has a great selection of personal items as well as Two Farm Kids. However, I find those two to be a bit pricey.  
Make up is tricky, best to find a good company like Arabonne (sp?) and a rep for advice.  
Good luck! Stick with it and remember, baby steps are ok too  
Every little change you make will add up! Some easy changes are white table salt out- pink Himalayan or sea salt in, white processed sugar out- organic cane in.  
Also Tendercut butcher shop on 18th has organic beef, elk and bison if you are looking for meat at all.

Take a few steps now and watch for the spring and summer openings of the Global Market on Rosser between 14th and 13th Street. They will have wonderful, locally grown (it is too expensive to have their property certified organic, but it is), and green events.  
 
I like the selection of vegetables at the south end Sobeys. Beets with the leaves still attached for added nutrition for example.  
 
Co-op has a policy of selling local products such as the tomatoes from the local greenhouse in Deloraine. I have bought carrots and frozen Saskatoons from them as well.  
 
Two Farm Kids carry these tomatoes as well as the eggs from their free range chickens. There was also an ad in the classifieds for free range eggs from local suppliers.  
 
 

https://www.localfoodmarketplace.com/harvestmoon/Default.aspx  
Harvest Moon is a organic food co-op that deliveries once per month to Brandon with great organic products.

I've started using Live Clean brand for our shampoo, body lotion, and hand soap and really like all of their products! I've bought it at both superstore and walmart, reasonably priced, but I do watch for sales. I buy our body soap at bulk barn. I've started buying my cosmetics at the body shop. I haven't done my research thoroughly, but it does seem to be a better choice, and I've had no reaction to any of their products which is a good indication they are chemical free otherwise I would react! I also buy Burt's bees occasionally. I've been buying my deodorant and toothpaste in Winnipeg ( at aviva's on st. James), just can't seem to find what I want in Brandon. I also make toothpaste myself, really like it, but my family won't use it! I make my own cleaners as well, vinegar, water, and essential oils, I buy dish detergent in the health food aisle at superstore, and am wanting to try their laundry detergent as well, but haven't yet. Does anyone know of any natural hairsprays? I can't find any, and have an allergic reaction to many brands, so would love to try something healthier!