• Repurpose, Reuse, Recycle: Tips for Selling Unwanted Items

    Repurpose, Reuse, Recycle: Tips for Selling Unwanted Items

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    Ever get that feeling that you’re drowning in things you don’t need or want?  Do you open cupboards and closets and wonder where all clutter comes from? If you’re looking for some simple ways to clear out your space and maybe even make some fast cash (and who isn’t?), take a look around your house…

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  • Tips for a Successful Garage Sale

    Tips for a Successful Garage Sale

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    So…it’s spring!!  And if you happened to follow the tips on our blog from last week, you’re thinking about a little spring cleaning (or maybe you’ve just checked that off your list!). If you’ve gone through all the closets and cupboards in your home and discovered that it’s time to lighten your load, we have…

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  • Explore Canadian Ice Rink Sustainability Efforts

    Explore Canadian Ice Rink Sustainability Efforts

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    Can ice in Canada contribute to global warming? You bet. The country is home to nearly 8,000 indoor and outdoor ice arenas. One innovative sustainable solution comes from REALice, a water treatment system that uses unheated water to resurface ice rinks

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  • Tips for Simplifying and De-Cluttering This Spring

    Tips for Simplifying and De-Cluttering This Spring

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    Heavy coats and sweaters – you’re out!  Boots, gloves and mittens, mud, dirty tracks through the house – they’re all a thing of the past! Spring is finally upon us!  Longer days, sunshine, gentle breezes, flowers, and…oh yeah, cleaning. This year, let’s do more than just dust those old picture frames, let’s aim to simplify…

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  • EASTER DIY Desserts

    EASTER DIY Desserts

    We’re betting your sweet tooth hasn’t received much love and affection since the Valentine’s Day chocolates were devoured back in February.  Maybe it’s time to address the sugar fix and mix up some deliciously fun and creative Easter-themed desserts that can be made at home. Below, we’ve rounded up  five of our favorites that incorporate…

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  • Tips for Taking the Thrift Store by Storm

    Tips for Taking the Thrift Store by Storm

    Thrift shopping isn’t for the faint of heart.  It requires tenacity, dedication, time, and luck.  The good news:  there are a host of reasons why you need to embrace the thrift shop, second-hand, consignment shop experience.  In these shops, you’ll likely score unique finds at very low prices, many stores support worthy causes, and best…

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  • Make Your Bathroom Clean and Green With Our Renovation Tips

    Make Your Bathroom Clean and Green With Our Renovation Tips

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    There are plenty of ways to make your bathroom more eco-friendly. If you go a step further and make a few bathroom renovations that will last, it can make a big difference for the planet.

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  • Seven Ways to Save Water Without Spending a Dime

    Seven Ways to Save Water Without Spending a Dime

    Living a sustainable lifestyle often comes with some startup costs. While the lifestyle changes – switching to a hybrid car, buying disposable bags, installing a programmable thermostat and other green initiatives  – will save you big money over time, they often require an up front investment.  But we’ve found one way to add some sustainability…

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  • The Domino Effect of Falling Oil Prices

    The Domino Effect of Falling Oil Prices

    There’s something beautiful about going to the gas station, filling up your car and not maxing out your credit card. The past few months have given drivers a serious break at the pump, with gas prices dropping to levels not seen in more than a decade. While this has consumers doing the happy dance, it…

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  • Leftover Coffee – The Uses are Endless

    Leftover Coffee – The Uses are Endless

    Some mornings you wake up and think, “Need. Big. Coffee. Now.” So you overzealously brew yourself a full pot and only drink a cup (or two!) of it. You could pour the remaining joe down the drain, which is slightly wasteful. Green up your morning and reuse your leftovers in a number of ways. 1)…

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