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...
Eco-Friendly, Family-Friendly Memorial Day Activities
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....
Green Mother’s Day Gift Guide
It’s that time of year. That day we honor and lavish love and attention on the one person in our lives who has likely shown up for everything – from carrying us for 9 months and enduring many sleepless nights to sorting out the tiniest details in each and...
Eco-Friendly Garden Activities for Kids
Are you looking for ways to get your kids out of the house and into nature? As parents, that seems to be a universal goal. If you’d like to have your children spend more time outdoors – in the fresh, spring air - why not organize some fun, eco-friendly...
Reduce Garbage, Recycle More
Taking out the trash - it’s one of the most despised household tasks, yet it always seems to be at the top of the to-do list. According to some recent reporting, we are constantly on the way to “throw it away.” In fact, every North American generates more...
Simple Things You Can Do To Make An Impact: Top Ten Tips
Top ten simple steps to take for a green/sustainable lifestyle.
Rethink, Reuse, Repurpose: Creative Crafts from Recyclables
Ah, sweet summertime. Summer conjures up daydreams of beach vacations, pool parties, bug spray, sunshine, sunscreen and sprinklers. But as we all know, summer can also mean rainy days stuck indoors, or bored kids in between camp sessions. For those days of...