Second Nature

Celebrate well our nation Canadafilled with diversity and freedom. Honouring our First Nations peoples for sharing space with all immigrants. May we learn to treat each other with respect and kindness. P.S. shop closed. #happycanadaday #lovediversityequalityinclusion

Clarity about muting our own messages, so those that need to speak can be heard...

We are obligated to use our voices to condemn racism and injustice. Promote love. #amplifyblackvoices #blackoutTuesday #antiracism #speakoutforjustice #lovepeacerespect

Sunshine ready! Beach-worthy beauties to help in your prep to Covid Phase 2. Same goalstay safe and flatten the curve. #turkishtowels #ecofriendlyproducts #organicskincare #locallymadeproducts #beachready #covid19phase2 #gentlehandsanitizer #pokoloko #sealuxeskincare #elementbotanicals #pureanada #ferlowbotanicals #morningmoonstudio #bootoyoudesigns

The buzz on local bees--support our girls with the purchase of local maker products. #thebuzzonbees #savethebees #eastvanbees #healingbeeshandmade #beebalm #hivesforhumanity #danicastudio #iliveineastvan

For you procrastinators out there, we still have some Mama Love Gift Baskets and other goodies. Second Nature open Sunday 2-5pm. #betterlatethannever #mothersdaygift #opensunday #mommalove #eastvanshop

Mama bears might need some berry special patio treats to up their relaxation space! And a lovely set protective products for venturing out to the grocery store! #mothersdaygifts #facemasks #relaxingtime #patioperfect #localmadehandsanitizer #practicalgiftsformom #mamabeargifts #bowerfibregoods #ferlowbotanicals #eastvanbees #danicastudio #eastvanshop #iliveineastvan

Safety and sweetnessjust like your mom! Organic cotton face mask, shea butter hand cream, nourishing lip balm, and a lux bath bombthe perfect little local package to say Happy Mother’s Day! #momsthebest #stayingsafe #facemask #giftsformom #loveyoumom #shoplocal #iliveineastvan #eastvanshop #pureanada #littlefoxapothecary #healingbeeshandcrafted #bowerfibregoods

Mama-love gift ideas to spoil her silly! Mother’s Day approachingbe ready this year! #mothersday #mamalove #showhersomelove #shoplocal #iliveineastvan #giftsforyourmom #eastvanshop

Our amazing small cottage-industry sewer is working like mad to craft beautiful, durable masks that will withstand the rigours of washing for months to come. Yes, I consider this to be a labour of love and her time is valued too. Thanks Janny!

Check Random Acts Of Green and be inspired...

Sweet Second Nature colab with Danica Studio surplus sample fabrics, sewn into face masks by Bower Fibre Goods, with $1 from each mask sale donated to the Greater Van Food Bank. Gotta love teamwork #colab #fabricfacemasks #flattenthecurve #danicastudio #bowerfibregoods #greatervancouverfoodbank #iliveineastvan #togetherapart2020 #repurposedmaterials

Times like these call for chocolate...and not just any mind you...we need the best! Wild Sweets, Fitzy’s and Zazubean in the shop. #chocolatelove #chocoholic #wildsweetsbydcduby #fitzysfoods #chocolatetotherescue #iliveineastvan #localmakers #shoplocal

Second Nature is still here for you. We are committed to serving you one customer at a time or prepaid curbside pick up. We have hand sanitizers, household soaps, and personal care products to keep your family refilled. Stay safe and minimize outings where possible. Thanks for supporting local too! #plankthecurvecanada #reducedhours #essentialsupplies #togetherbutfarapart #shoplocal #staysafe #soapsandsanitizers #iliveineastvan

We got you covered if you still need Easter hunt goodiesstill a wide selection of made in Canada goodness for your ear nibbling pleasure too. #easterchocolate #easteregghunt #shoplocal #eastvanshop #iliveineastvan

Embrace your inner bunny and get cracking on these Easter treats! We have a fine selection of confections and treasures to brighten your celebration. Yes it is both possible and positive to make some hopeful memories during these troubling times. #embraceyourinnerbunny #Easterhope #alwayschocolate #fitzysfoods #danicastudio #julierichardceramist #jennihaikonenart #iliveineastvan #supportlocalartists #shoplocal #eastvanshop

Some promising research at UBC...

Can we talk about beauty instead?

Check out Random Acts of Green April challenge inspired by Earth Day...

Speaking of hands (and hand sanitizer and soap)...are your monkeys driving you wild? Kiriki Press has created interesting embroidery kits that might keep them (and you!) occupied for a very long time. Animal dolls, stitch samplers and flower pendants are adorable for all ages. Pick one up with your next soap refill. #kirikipress #embroidery #learntostitch #diykitsforkids #babyitstimetocraft #eastvanshop #shoplocal #iliveineastvan #handsanitizer

During this COVID-19 season, Second Nature’s shop hours will be 12:00noon -5:00pm Tuesday thru Saturday, starting Thurs March 19, 2020. Since we sell personal care and cleaning products, Second Nature may continue to operate, but we are adopting even more community wellness measures. We continue to sanitize between refilling customers, washing all hard surfaces, and physical distancing is in effect. Still in this together but just a little further apart! We are now maintainin...g a pet-free space and solo personal shopping only. Should we need to close in the future, we will post updates. As a community store we feel that these measures are necessary to take, under the current situation. We thank you all for your continued support, and our hearts go out to you too. Feel free to call, pm, or email us if you have any concerns, or questions. We are still here for you! #changeinshophours #justalittlefartherapart #Staysafe #covid19measuresyvr #eastvanshop See more