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 »
What’s Sharing Your Bed? 6 Tips for a Healthier Pillow
A good comfortable pillow is one of the most important tools for getting a good night's sleep. Unfortunately it can also be a source of allergens, especially dust mites. I don't know
Just in Time For Spring Cleaning – Green Works Giveaway
Spring is in the air and that means so is spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is so much more enjoyable than Fall cleaning. You’re getting ready to let the sunshine and warmth of
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
Essilor Airwear- Environmentally Friendly Eyeglass Lenses
Of all the environmentally friendly changes we've implemented over the last year it never even ocurred to me that even eyeglasses could be green. So when Essilor contacted me
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
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
