You spent all summer tending your garden. Now that fall is upon us, the last thing you want is an invasion of hungry insects ruining your hard work. The second to last thing you want is to keep all those pests at bay using harmful chemicals that cause environmental damage—not...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it’s not Christmas time—it’s football season! Time to don your favorite team’s jersey, dust off your pom poms and pack up those yummy tailgating treats for a pre-gridiron gathering! And just like your team that’s working harder to...
Whether you spell it with a ‘u’ or not, Labour/Labor Day in Canada and the U.S. is celebrated in much the same way - with family and friends marking the end of summer with outdoor festivities. All summer long, we’ve been dishing out tips on this blog for keeping different...
One of the best parts about luxurious hotels is their breathtaking views. Whether you're enjoying scenes of the beach, mountains or lakes, it's nice to take a step back and admire nature. Since we appreciate the beautiful landscapes while we're on vacation, it is also important...
For the past few years, you’ve probably noticed the words “BPA-Free” stamped onto your refillable water bottles, sandwich containers, perhaps even your kids’ backpacks. But what’s so bad about BPA and why should you be concerned that you’re free of it? BPA, more formally known...
“Organic,” “fair trade,” and “all-natural,” are just a few of the latest buzz words swarming around everything you’re eating, drinking, wearing and breathing. But what do these terms really mean? With “all-natural” cigarettes and “organic” cheeseburgers on the market, does that...
Word on the street is that it’s end of summer. The end of those long, lazy days and fun in the sun. Sad, aren’t you? Yeah, us too! Turn that frown upside down and instead be a happy camper - literally! Grab your nearest and dearest, your tent and camping gear and let’s...
When it comes to traveling, people who have sustainable lifestyles might think that they have to leave their green practices at home and tolerate an overwhelming amount of wasted resources when staying at a hotel. However, lodging doesn't have to be classified as "wasteful"...
Looking for a special way to celebrate the end of the summer holidays? Wrap up some of your favorite eats and drinks, fold up a blanket and grab your best friends for a picnic! Picnics are a great way to enjoy the natural beauty of your local parks and recreational areas, but...
Looking for some home décor inspiration? Look no further than Mother Nature, who delivers endless ideas for incorporating natural elements into your domestic life. Here are a few of our favorite ways to bring the outdoors inside, creating a happier, greener home. 1) Reclaimed...
