Never a dull moment! The National Commision on Emergencies has just declared the Pacific area in RED ALERT ... much, much more rain expected in the next few days .. so keep all your batteries charged up, stock up on the staples at home you need, and fall in love with every drop!
TO ALL OUR DEAR ADVERTISERS: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE UPDATE ANY & ALL LISTINGS!
A reminder that at Colibri's Corner we accept all glass bottles and jars, washed or not, and distribute them wide & far. Also we appreciate egg cartons with tops which we fill with our delicious, fresh organic eggs.
Fines Racking up for Failing to Pay Costa Rican Annual Corporate Tax by Oct. 2
Permaculture People ... our Beloved Finca Amrta
Foreign Investors in Costa Rica Will Now be Subject to Same Percentage of Revenue Tax as Locals
Why Are More and More People Using VPNs For Web Browsing These Days?
End of Life Issues – Body Donation in Costa Rica, by Judy Kerr ... Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the International Women's Club of PZ .. they have hosted a few events where many of us here have signed up. Probably will be doing it again if the need arises, and here is more information on it.
TICO TIMES PIC OF THE DAY: Can you beat this view? Our own talented and brilliant, Jan Hart's work featured!!!
Seeking a person or couple for property caretaking in paradise on the Osa Peninsula. Live rent free in an ocean front private cabin in exchange for basic handyman, cleaning and gardening duties. Monthly food allowance is included. Please write with your skills and needs to sierra@divinedolphin.com
Help Wanted: Creative companion(s) needed for my 90 year old mother, living in Platanillo. Mom has memory issues, but is otherwise alert, aware and in good physical shape. Day shifts, nights shifts and overnight shifts available. I am looking to keep Mom happy and busy with Spanish lessons, art classes, mild exercise, etc. Experience with the elderly a plus. Must speak English. vanigreene@icloud.com 8390-8319
ACA ENROLLMENT CLOSING SOON (OBAMACARE) for US Citizens
You may want to remind your readers from the U.S. that open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) ends in November. Go to "Healthcare.gov" to enroll, however, the President closes the website on weekends and Holidays. If one has difficulty with the site, I have a contact in the U.S. who will handle the enrollment for you
there. waflotojr@yahoo.com 506-8655-9555 Bill Floto
Want to go on a fun shopping trip to Guatemala later this month? Check Events Page for details ... sounds like a blast!
Here is a new Youcaring Link for Marguerite that our Sheri Cooke created ... please help when you can. Appreciated more than you will ever know.
RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR COUPLE
LIVE ON FARM RENT FREE IN ROSARIO DE PACUAR
EARN MONEY
SIMPLE 3 ROOM FARMHOUSE WITH SEPARATE KITCHEN ON 29 ACRES. FARM CURRENTLY PRODUCING SOME INCOME WITH GOOD POTENTIAL. YOU KEEP 50% OF INCOME. 10 KM FROM
SAN ISIDRO. NEED CAR. GOOD WEATHER. END OF ROAD.
MUST BE QUALIFIED, MOTIVATED, HONEST AND GOOD VIBES.
YOU PAY ELECTRICITY. EMAIL doctorwalter123@gmail.com
New offering at Colibri's Corner! Our organic, grass fed, happy cow Butter (salted or un) has now been joined by Ghee! Best to order ahead but will be keeping some stock at the feria. Incredible and so healthy for our hearts & brains!
Thrilled to have New Kale Chips ... with nutritional yeast & turmeric ... so delicious! This week we are adding a picante version!
Organic take away salads are now available with scrumptious Asian style dressing.
Herbed Goat Cheeses are back this week for limited time too!
Now available Flax & Toasted Sesame Seed Oils ... excellent quality!
BACKHOE EXCAVATION SERVICES – Sebastian is offering excavation services (primarily) to the Rivas side of San Isidro. Introductory sale price of 15,000 Colones/hr + something for transport depending on circumstances. All jobs big and small, 4X4 full size construction backhoe, excavations, building sites, dig and fill, roads, ditches, agricultural terraces, land clearing, stump removal, hauling and lifting, automobile rescue/wrecker service, etc.. Serving Rivas, Miravalles, La Bonita, Canaan, Pueblo nuevo, General Viejo, etc. ENGLISH SPOKEN, Permaculture certified, agro-ecologist, organic producer, soil conservation specialist etc... Also offer welding (GREENHOUSES!), chainsaws, and field rototilling. Thanks! Sebastian: 8407-0394, sebastian.culbreth@gmail.com
FOR SALE: Bulldog babies ... call Wander 6215-5833
Happy to have this week de Blackberry Cobbler, Nag Champa Incense, dental floss ... great repellents ... Sacha Inchi Seeds ... organic tobacco. Also red & red/white quinoa ... delicious protein substitute for rice.
Blackberry Vinaigrette ... super on salads & more!
Delicious Dates!
Organic Extra Virgen Olive Oil
Kalamata Black Olives
Garlic or Teriyaki Coconut Aminos
Organic Lemon & Peppermint Extracts
Organic Yuca Flour
Tea Tree Oils
Crunchy Spirulina ... now available at new lower price
Matcha Green Tea ... amazing health properties & delicious
Patchouli Oil
Clove Oil
Sauerkraut is one of the best foods for your tummy ... we are so fortunate to have Rosita's Organic Kraut ... so delicious & great for your digestion and general health.
The shitake mushrooms are extraordinary and quite magical .. click here to read about their many benefits. BACK IN STOCK
Moringa: One Of The World’s Most Abundant Sources of Vitamins And Minerals We are fortunate to have local, organic Moringa here in our area now ... I've been learning more about it's benefits and the amazing energy the seeds and leaves give ... and the healing qualities of the Oil. Trees also available ... all @ Colibri's Corner
Come enjoy a sticky yummy Cinnamon Roll made with real butter!
We have mangosteen "matas" or baby trees at Colibri's Corner. If you want larger quantities .. let me know.trees@puravidaconnections.com
At Colibri's Corner this week:
Kale Chips
Turmeric Powder & Roots & Capsules
Organic Coconut Aminos ...Traditional
Organic Red or Black Beans
Fresh Trout / Smoked Trout
Sacha Inchi Nuts
Palo Santo
Hombre Grande
All natural organic tobacco
Vegan Cookies
Hot & Sweet Mustard
Organic Vanilla Beans
All Organic Corn Chips ... yellow
Raw Honey
Fresh Salsa
Local Organic Beans & Rice (Integral & White)
Organic Teas
Stevia in Powder & Liquid
Organic Dried Pineapple / Mangos / Bananas
Coconut Secret Amino Acids This sap is very low glycemic, an abundant source of 17 amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and has a nearly neutral pH.
Organic Sauerkraut
Becca's Amazing Hot Hot Sauces
We also have now:
Organic Alfalfa Seeds
Crunchy Spirulina
Salt shaker grinders
Peppermint Oil
Lavender Oil
Clove Oil
Ylang Ylang Oil
Frankincense
Organic sauerkraut
Goat cheeses
Swiss Cheese
Mozzarelli Cheese
Fresh & Smoked Trout
Nutritional Yeast
Diatomaceous Earth
Epsom Salts
Moringa Seeds & Leaves
Organic Black Strap Molasses
International Phone Cards
Cactus Juice & other Natural Bug Repellents
Sticky, Yummy Dates
Costa Rican Macadamias
Integral Oats
For anyone with pain from spots injuries, muscle spasms, fibromyalgia, arthritis, sciatic, please check this link. We are very fortunate to have this high quality Magnesium Oil now available. Also works great as an all natural deodorant!
International Phone Cards available for major savings. phonecard@puravidaconnections.com
We appreciate pre-orders & can ship throughout Costa Rica.
Pura Vida Blessings to all