Eco Travel - Choosing a Green Hotel
The idea of greener vacations is becoming more and more possible these days and thanks to growing awareness and concern for the environment, it is also becoming very popular. Hotel visits are one of the easier more obvious ways to “green” your vacation. Here are several simple things you might want to consider to help make your hotel stay a little more earth friendly. More »
Shop Green
Shopping for eco-friendly items? Visit our directory of green online retailers. More »
Our Story and Why We Eat to Fight Cancer- Part 1: Berries
This is the first in a series of posts on eating to fight cancer, a topic that is very close to our family’s heart. We will be featuring ten foods that have cancer fighting properties with an explanation of what those properties are and a favourite recipe of ours that includes cancer fighting ingredients. More »
Homemade Bird Food
n some parts of North America there is a shortage of fruit and nuts during the winter months. This means a lot of wild birds will be very hungry this time of year. You can help feed them. Save money by eliminating store bought bird feed and decrease your waste by using kitchen scraps to make homemade bird feed. More »
Raising a Child to be a Minimalist
There is a growing trend toward raising children in a minimalist, non-materialistic way. It is an uphill climb when you choose to raise your children in a frugal, non-consumerism sort of way, you are up against powerful advertising media and outside influences that you have no control over. More »
Category Archives: Family Life
Baby Gourmet Organic Baby Food – A Healthy, Delicious Choice for Your Baby
As I've already mentioned, if I would have known five years ago, when my daughter was born, what I know now, things would have been a lot different around here. One of the big
Raising a Child to be a Minimalist
There is a growing trend toward raising children in a minimalist, non-materialistic way. It is an uphill climb when you choose to raise your children in a frugal, non-consumerism sort of way,
Tips to Help Prevent Stretch Marks Naturally
One of the unhappy realities of pregnancy is the stretch marks that often accompany it. In fact, any rapid weight gain can cause stretch marks, as can changes in body shape (puberty,
Natural Baby Skin Care
If you're a parent, you're probably already aware of how sensitive a baby's skin can be. While many baby products say they are made for baby's skin, they can still contain chemicals
A Non-Toxic Nursery – Choosing Wall Treatments
Preparing your baby's nursery can be a wonderful time of planning and dreaming. Many times, that means choosing a paint color or wallpaper (or a combination of both), furnishings, and flooring. Today,
Raising Eco Friendly Teens
There are steps you can take to encourage your teenager to be more eco-conscious. Beginning early is optimal, but not essential. No matter what age your child is, it's not too late
