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Volunteer as a family

Learn about various ways you can volunteer with your family

Drink more water

Drink more water Water keeps every system in the body functioning properly. It has so… Read More

DIY deodorant

Make your own deodorant It is dead easy to make your own deodorant. It’s just… Read More

Switch to a menstrual cup

Switch to a menstrual cup Not only will you save thousands of tampons and other… Read More

Join a CSA

Learn the benefits of joining a local CSA—for your health, for the environment, and for your community.

Volunteer as a dog walker

Volunteer as a dog walker Animals shelters are always in need of volunteer dog walkers.… Read More

Fix it for kids

Fix it, don’t toss it When things break these days, our first inclination is to… Read More

Embrace the sharing economy

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

Go plastic free at halloween

Go plastic free at Halloween If you plan on handing out candy for Halloween this… Read More

Define what success means to you

Define what success looks like to you Sometimes we have dreams that lead us down… Read More

Use cloth napkins

Use cloth napkins Why are we still using paper napkins? It’s madness to keep spending… Read More

Tutor a recent immigrant

Tutor a recent immigrant No one would leave everything and everyone they’ve ever known behind… Read More

Start saving seeds

Learn why you should start saving the seeds from the fruit and veggies you eat.

Stay compassionate

Stay compassionate In the constant barrage of bad news being thrown at us 24/7, it’s… Read More

Reconsider that glitter

Find out why you need to stop buying products with glitter on them.

Visit the library

Visit the library Wondering what to do this afternoon? Why not visit the library with… Read More

There are two types of ppl in this world. Those that take the two minutes to put the shopping cart back and those that leave it in the parking lot for someone else to deal with. Who is it that you want to be? 😉

Learn whose land you’re on

Learn whose land you’re on Native-land.ca is a website/app with an interactive map of the… Read More

Volunteer at a seniors home

Volunteer at a seniors home Did you know that many seniors who live in long… Read More

No microwave popcorn

Learn why you should avoid microwave popcorn and how to make easy alternatives.

Purge your insta

Purge your insta Do you scroll through insta rolling your eyes at all the perfect?… Read More

Your fave brands and their supply chain

Learn how easy it is to write your favourite brands about if they have an ethical supply chain.

Plant tree in front yard

One of the best things you can do for humanity, your community, and for your family is to plant a tree.

DIY beeswax wraps

Make your own beeswax wraps We all know we need to reduce our plastic use,… Read More

Watch Our Planet

The WWF released a really important series on Netflix in Spring 2019 called “Our Planet.” Learn why watching it will help the planet.

Buy forest friendly

Buy forest friendly Forests store and cycle huge amounts of carbon so deforestation is a… Read More

You can use your purchasing power

Use your purchasing power When shopping for loved ones and for yourself, keep in mind… Read More

Learn mental health first aid

Learn mental health first aid One in five people living in the US have a… Read More

Write a to-do list

Learn why writing a to-do list can help you reduce stress.

Read a book, pass it on

Read a book. Pass it on. Once you’ve read a book, a nice idea is… Read More

Know jewellery sources

Learn why you should be asking your favourite brands about how they source the minerals in their jewelry.

Switch to a bamboo toothbrush kids

Switch to a bamboo toothbrush Like it or not, we all have to brush our… Read More

Seed bomb recipes

Make seed bombs Making seed bombs are a fun way to create more plant life… Read More

Bring your own containers kids

Set limits on your social media time

Set limits on your social media time Set a goal for limiting your daily social… Read More

Eat more plants

Eat more plants We all need this reminder sometimes! Read More

Switch to bamboo toothbrushes

Switch to bamboo toothbrushes In the US, 1 BILLION plastic toothbrushes are thrown out each… Read More

Assess your environmental footprint

Learn about a great environmental footprint questionnaire.

Create something

Create something We spend all of our days consuming information and simply responding to all… Read More

DIY window cleaner

Make your own window cleaner All you need to make your own window cleaner is… Read More

Get the flu shot early

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