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Volunteer as a family

Learn about various ways you can volunteer with your family

Slow down

Slow down Everything in nature rests. Plants and animals all have dormant seasons where they… Read More

stop the glitter on cards

Avoid glitter in cards and wrapping paper If you decide to buy wrapping paper or… Read More

Cultivate community in your life

Cultivate community in your life Many studies have shown that having a sense of belonging… Read More

Grow some food

Grow some food It is so fun to grow food and it’s something that helps… Read More

Buy a rain barrel

Buy a rain barrel If you have a backyard, getting a rain barrel is a… Read More

Buy that single banana

Eat that single banana A recent study out of Sweden showed that bananas are the… Read More

Remind yourself of good

Remind yourself of the good If ever you are feeling depressed about the state of… Read More

Make laundry powder

Learn how to make your own DIY laundry powder.

Holiday stress

Be mindful of stress over the holidays The holidays can be a really fun but… Read More

Get the flu shot early

Get the flu shot Public health organizations recommend that people get their flu shot by… Read More

Be a conscious consumer

Be an ethical consumer You have an impact each time you buy something and you… Read More

Senior penpal

Learn how to be a penpal to a senior citizen who might need a friend.

Want less

Want less It’s all about your attitude.. “Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but… Read More

Get to know local farmers

Learn the benefits of getting to know your local farmer.

Meditate one minute a day

Meditate one minute a day Meditation is becoming more popular as people discover its great… Read More

Buy a real Christmas tree

Buy a real Christmas tree If you’ve been on the fence about whether or not… Read More

Improve mood with food kids

Improve your mood with food Did you know that the foods that you eat greatly… Read More

Do a spring cleaning

Learn the benefits of doing a spring cleaning.

Kindness advent calendar

Try a kindness advent calendar for your kids Instead of getting a chocolate advent calendar… Read More

Cook with cast iron

Cook with cast iron People have been cooking with cast iron for hundreds of years… Read More

Get out in nature for kids

Get out in nature Did you know that it is good for you to get… Read More

Make your bed

There’s just something about making your bed that makes you feel like you’ve got your life together.

Easy on the upgrades

Easy on the upgrades There’s been a lot of press lately about single-use plastics and… Read More

Weapons free mutual funds

You can ensure that you don’t financially support weapons companies through your investments.

Try low waste gift wrapping

Try low waste gift wrapping While pretty, traditional gift wrapping--using wrapping paper, tape, bows, glitter… Read More

Be purposeful when buying gifts for kids

Be purposeful when buying gifts for kids When you have kids, the steady stream of… Read More

Phthalates in food

Learn how and why you should write your favourite food brands about if they test for phthalates.

Go for a walk at lunch

Go for a walk at lunch A brief stroll at lunch can have immediate positive… Read More

Plan a veggie garden

Learn how to quickly plan a veggie garden.

Plant native species

Learn why you should plant native species

Reuse receiving blankets

What to do with those kajillion receiving blankets? Cut them up and re-use them!

Send a new parent cookies

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Embrace the sharing economy

Embrace the sharing economy Sharing rather than owning can help you save money, earn income,… Read More

Put on a sweater

Put on a sweater This is an easy one! When you’re cold at work or… Read More

Fight mosquitoes with bats

Learn how bats can help you with your backyard insect problem.

Mend one thing

Learn how to get started on mending your stuff instead of replacing them.

Recycle unused medications

Recycle your unused medications Look up the local programs your city or neighbourhood pharmacy has… Read More

Consider your company’s policies

Consider your company’s policies When we think of activism, we often think of outsiders that… Read More

Teach kids mindfulness

Learn a popular guided meditation that works well for children.

Go to bed early kids

Go to bed early If ever you are feeling down or grumpy or just not… Read More