Monthly Archives: May 2021

Last month, Alex tried out CBD Multi-Complex Hemp Oil by Celtic Winds. Here's what she thought of her staff trial. Brand and Product Celtic Wind CBD Multi Complex Hemp Oil Concentrate 10 ml Why you picked this particular product? I had heard great reports about this product  for pain, stress, anxiety How long you used […]

Organic Traditions Maca Powder Last month, Ana tried out Organic Traditions Maca Powder. Here's what she had to say about it: 1. Brand and Product Organic Traditions, Maca X6 Black and Red-Purple 2. Why you picked this particular product I picked this product because I wanted to see if this Maca is going to be […]

Let Christmas be a time to thrive… let your body and soul draw nourishment from all the positivity, warmth and love that Christmas can bring about. We all know Christmas can be stressful. So start nurturing your body now, prepare yourself, so that you can breeze through the season and fully enjoy its spirit and […]

Indulge Others At Christmas When I was 8, my brother and I were given some money to go and spend on ourselves in town. As we were heading out the door, we noticed our older sister sitting in her room looking a little gloomy and alone. We had just moved house and were feeling a […]

Peanut Butter Magic From day one when I first started working in the shop, I found the peanut butter machine extraordinary (I still do). I often stood mesmerised watching the butter gently oozing from this Willy Wonka type mill.  A wondrous machine, I thought.  Radiating an alchemy and transforming this simple food into something quite […]

1. Brand and product Udo's Super 8 Gold Last month Katie sampled Udo's Super 8 Gold for our monthly Tried & Tested Staff Trials. It's a great way for everyone at The Hopsack to learn about the products first hand, for the rest of the staff to learn from their teammates and for customers to […]

I heard a lady on radio today saying she was diagnosed with gastroenteritis when on holiday in Spain. It got me thinking. A diagnosis of gastroenteritis is the same as a doc saying "Senora, you are suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea". I think she knew that already! By giving a medical name tag to her […]

It all started with Lily. A beautiful border terrier, Lily battled with itchy skin and ears and painful earaches. Sensing her processed dog food wasn't helping, but unable to tell her folks, she went on hunger strike to make her point. Her human uncle, Bob the Vet, got the message. To quote terminally ill actor […]

This month we celebrate ‘Men’s Health Awareness’ week. The theme of 2018’s campaign focuses on the famous words of Astronaut Neil Armstrong – the first man to walk on the moon – when he said: ‘…one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind’.   What could your one small step to improve men's […]

Peanut Rayu by White Mausu is one of our most popular products. At the counter we often share ideas on how to use this delicious condiment. I asked Sam in the kitchen what he would do – this was his suggestion.  Bart, our warehouse manager can testify that it is indeed a scrumptious snack!  Serves […]