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: Maternity
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,
Household Toxins and Developing Autism
The rise in autism cases has many people concerned, especially as a definite cause for the disorder is elusive. The Center for Disease Control reports that 1 in 150 children (more boys
Tips For Throwing a Green Baby Shower
Planning a baby shower can be a fun albeit stressful undertaking. Planning a green baby shower can be a little more challenging but very much worth the extra effort. Follow the easy tips below
Tips to Help Prevent Stretch Marks Naturally
One of the unhappy realities of pregnancy is the stretch marks thatoften accompany it. In fact, any rapid weight gain can cause stretchmarks, as can changes in body shape (puberty, rapid accumulation
