If you really want to ruin your friends’ summer, tell them that their long, enjoyable, Saturday afternoon barbecue filled with delicious food, fun games and good laughs is destroying the environment. If instead you’d rather keep your friends through Labor Day, offer them these...
You’re looking for some fun things to do with your kids this summer, while teaching them how to live a more sustainable lifestyle and embrace green practices. We’ve come up with a few activities perfect for keeping your entire family’s carbon footprints as small as your little...
Millions of yoga lovers around the world know that the series of movements is known for decreasing anxiety, increasing blood flow, lowering blood pressure, not to mention tightening and toning those hard to target regions of the body. An added bonus of the practice is that you...
It’s almost Canada Day! And it only seems appropriate that we review some of the best things about our beloved country. Canadians (clearly) take great pride in their hockey. We’re some of the friendliest people on the planet (this, according to most reports, but hey, we’re...
Summer is here and a great way to save energy while enjoying the nice weather is by grilling your food. Picture yourself and your family enjoying the sunshine and freshly grilled steak, corn, potatoes and the works. However, like with anything that requires fire, using your...
This year, give them what they really want! A red, white, blue and GREEN Fourth of July! What is the Fourth of July really about, anyway? The big idea is the celebration of the United States declaring its independence from Great Britain. But the big idea is always accompanied...
It’s almost that time of year…those days in summer when Canadians pull out the stops to celebrate the unification of their provinces into one very large, very diverse, very beautiful country. Even with all the celebrations, Canada Day shouldn’t spell disaster for the...
Earliest memories of your dad? They’re likely comprised of him throwing you high in the air, toting you around on his shoulders, and later, teaching you how to ride a bike. These days, dad probably spends much of his time doling out sound wisdom and advice and helping you plan...
Getting ready for the summer travel season (or maybe the travel bug just bit you)? If you’re pulling out the suitcases and making an itinerary, we suggest you consider packing up family and friends for an eco-friendly road trip. Take our green tips into consideration and your...
There are many happy holidays sprinkled throughout the calendar, however it’s Memorial Day that may be the happiest of all! For many of us, Memorial Day signals the end of cold, harsh winters and the start of swimming pool, sunbathing and vacation season. Take this holiday...
