• Eco-Friendly Basement: Makeover and Renovation Ideas

    Eco-Friendly Basement: Makeover and Renovation Ideas

    So youโ€™ve got a basement. And itโ€™s ummmโ€ฆunused or in need of a makeover?ย  Maybe youโ€™re thinking of a tricked out game room for the kids? Swanky man cave? Or perhaps just a space to relax and get away from it all? Whatever the goal, there are lots of eco-friendly ways to turn your basement…

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  • Spring Cleaning – Recycle and Sell

    Spring Cleaning – Recycle and Sell

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    Go onโ€ฆyou can tell us.ย  Are you Type-A, tidy and organized? Or do you keep Every. Single. Thing. thinking that one day it will come in handy?ย  Perhaps you fall somewhere in the middle? All it takes is a quick once-over of your surroundings (office, closets, kitchen cabinets, playrooms, garage, etc.) and youโ€™ll likely notice…

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  • Green Your Clean ~ Eco-Friendly Tips for Spick and Span Spaces

    Green Your Clean ~ Eco-Friendly Tips for Spick and Span Spaces

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    Last week we shared some of our favorite tips for decluttering your home and office. And this week, weโ€™ve got the 411 on cleaning with green, environmentally friendly products, tips and tricks. Skip the Harsh Chemicals: Most of your store-bought cleaning products contain artificial, synthetic and potentially harmful ingredients. By using all-natural ingredients, such as…

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  • Simple Spring Cleaning and Decluttering

    Simple Spring Cleaning and Decluttering

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    While itโ€™s not officially spring, our clocks are about to โ€œspring ahead.โ€ ย Seems like the perfect time to start planning for the annual vernal cleanup of our homes and offices. On order: a good review (and gifting) of whatโ€™s no longer needed/used and a serious organizing of all remaining items.ย  Once youโ€™ve narrowed down the…

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  • Remember to Recycle Old Batteries

    Remember to Recycle Old Batteries

    One thing people often forget about when recycling household objects are single-use batteries. It's easy to remember to take out recyclable cans and old newspapers to the curb, but do you remember to recycle old batteries?

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  • Get Outside! Enjoy Winter Activities

    Get Outside! Enjoy Winter Activities

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    Itโ€™s the middle of winter, and for much of the U.S. and Canada, snow covers the ground and cold temperatures keep us indoors. If youโ€™ve binge-watched every show on Netflix and tried your hand at each new recipe youโ€™ve seen online, then itโ€™s probably time to get outside and participate in some winter fun (and…

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  • Winter Driving Fuel Efficiency Tips

    Winter Driving Fuel Efficiency Tips

    Feel like youโ€™re spending more time at the gas station these past months? Itโ€™s not your imagination! Along with the dip in winter temperatures, the fuel efficiency of our cars drops during colder months. Tests show that when temps fall from about 77ยฐF to 20ยฐF, a carโ€™s gas mileage drops by nearly 12 percent. And…

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  • Fabulous Winter Hikes in the US and Canada

    Fabulous Winter Hikes in the US and Canada

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    Is it cold where you are?ย  Maybe thereโ€™s even snow on the ground.ย  That doesnโ€™t mean the only way to enjoy the great outdoors is atop a pair of skis or a snowboard. Canada and the United States are both home to some of the worldโ€™s most spectacular hiking trails, perfect for taking in snowcapped…

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  • Valentine’s Day: Eco-Friendly Ways to Say โ€œI Love Youโ€

    Valentine’s Day: Eco-Friendly Ways to Say โ€œI Love Youโ€

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    Whether youโ€™re in a new relationship, part of a years-old partnership or spectacularly single, everyone has their own feelings about Valentineโ€™s Day. Some people canโ€™t wait to share their love, while others see the day as a poor excuse to buy, buy, buy! Whatever your stance on the holiday, we should all agree to show…

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  • Putting the Green in Winter Break: Eco-Friendly Resorts in Canada and the U.S.

    Putting the Green in Winter Break: Eco-Friendly Resorts in Canada and the U.S.

    Feeling the post-holiday, winter blues? Put some excitement into the snowy season and enjoy all that the cold weather has to offer. Get-away to an eco-friendly winter resort where you can ski, sled, and snowboard and later sit by a cozy fire (with your favorite beverage or roasting marshmallows โ€“ or both!) to your heartโ€™s…

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