​Live Locally.

I am Kel, and I live here.
I am a wife, an aunt, a daughter, and a sister.
I am a small business owner, and a university graduate.
I grew up in Kelowna, BC. I live in Lethbridge, AB.
I am a shop-local enthusiast, a beginner-minimalist, and a novice crafter-maker.
I am a story teller.

I am the first blogger on Hic Habito, and I am excited to tell you all about my Living Locally journey.


Photo Credit: Douglas Mackintosh Photography

What is Living Locally?

Simply designing your life around your local surroundings and local economy rather than focusing on international brands and markets.
It is both an environmental and economical positive action.

The Guidelines of Living Locally

These Guidelines help us define what Living Locally means to us. Your personal definition may differ, and that is totally fine! Just do your best to be conscious about what impacts your life and where it comes from.

Use, Borrow, Fix, Trade

Use what you've got.
Borrow what you don't.
Fix what is broken.
Trade for what you need.
Grow your own food.

Shop, Support, Give

Shop at locally owned, independent stores.
Support local artistic talent.
Give your time to local organizations.

Only as a Last Resort

If you must buy from a non-local source, ensure all companies you buy from align with your ethics in terms of employee satisfaction, wage, benefits, and work hours.

Join the Living Locally movement.

Tell us about your Living Locally journey! Follow us on Twitter @HHabito, Facebook @HHabito, and Instagram @Hic_Habito