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: Food
Packing an Eco Friendly Lunch
My impending return to the workforce in about six weeks has got me thinking about lunches. In my previous work life I was never really one to pack a lunch, I would usually
Conserve Energy While You Bake
Household appliances account for just over 20% of your household's energy consumption. In the winter especially, your oven gets used just about everyday, whether it's for making supper or baking a comforting
Sustainable Seafood – Making Ethical Fish Choices
When it comes to eating fish, some choices are more ethical than others. Finding ethical and sustainable seafood can seem like quite a challenge especially when the guidelines are continually changing. Below
The Health Benefits of Seaweed
While they are not, technically, a vegetable, seaweeds are often called sea vegetables. They are an integral part of Japanese cooking.Cultures around the world, in fact, partake of various forms of sea
The Dangers of E. Coli in Meat
Escherichia coli, or E. coli, is a bacteria that, when ingested by humans, can cause abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in extreme cases, convulsions, paralysis and even death. While not all E.
Meal Planning Tips for Busy Moms
Yes, meal planning is green! Besides making it easier to face the end of day rush to get supper on the table, it also means less food goes in the garbage at
