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Volunteer as a family

Learn about various ways you can volunteer with your family

Autism support

Learn how you can support families affected by autism.

Start saving seeds

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

Digital detox

Learn how to do a digital declutter.

Rent your special occasion clothes

Rent your special occasion clothes The fashion industry is one of the most resource-intensive industries… Read More

Start prioritizing sleep

Learn why 7-9 hours of sleep each night is so important.

Start journaling

Learn why you should start journaling today.

Act F.A.S.T.

Do you know the signs of someone having a stroke? The first is their Face… Read More

Darn your socks

It’s easy to darn (fix) those holes in your socks.

Don’t believe all the thoughts in your head kids

Don’t believe all the thoughts in your head Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference… Read More

Read a book, pass it on

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

Try visible mending

Try visible mending Visible mending is becoming more popular these days, which is so fun.… Read More

Don’t waste the leftovers

Don’t waste the leftovers The EPA estimates that over the holidays our household waste increases… Read More

Take a stand against gun violence

Take a stand against gun violence After seeing so many mass shootings happen in the… 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.

Take back Black Friday

Take back Black Friday #takebackblackfriday is a global movement calling on people to change the… Read More

Borrow, don’t buy

Borrow, don't buy Before buying something you might use only once or twice, try posting… Read More

Unclog a drain naturally

Unclog your drain naturally Many drain cleaning products contain sodium hydroxide. It’s highly corrosive and… Read More

Slow food movement

Join the slow food movement Slow Food is a global, grassroots movement, started in 1989… Read More

Take a mental health day

Take a mental health day Take a day. Do whatever makes you happy. Do not… Read More

Eat organic when you can

Eat organic when you can It’s true that organic food is generally more expensive but… Read More

Donate mascara wands

Learn how you can put your old mascara wands to good use.

Know your neighbors

Learn why it’s important for your wellbeing to get to know your neighbours.

DIY soap

Learn how to make your own soap that is healthier for your family and the environment.

Sustainable seafood

Learn the importance of buying sustainable seafood and how to do it.

Look at nature

Look at nature You’re probably aware of the studies that show the mental and emotional… Read More

Let people be themselves

Let people be themselves Everyone deserves to be who they are without people giving them… Read More

Care packages homeless for kids

Make care packages for the homeless Unfortunately, there are people in this world that don’t… Read More

DIY deodorant

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

Take the time to go to your city’s website to read up on the rules because you could be inadvertently sending something to landfill over and over again because you think it’s recyclable or because you’re recycling it wrong.

Wave hi to your neighbour

We all need connection. Wave hi to your neighbour.

You can use your purchasing power

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

How to help lonely people

Think about who is lonely right now Reach out to them. Ask them if they… Read More

Kick you paper towels habit

Learn why you should kick your paper towel habit and how you can do it.

Grow some food

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

Drink more water

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

Make laundry powder

Learn how to make your own DIY laundry powder.

Listen to birdsongs

Listen to birdsongs Feeling connected to nature and noticing beautiful natural phenomena is linked to… Read More

Meal plan to avoid food waste

Avoid food waste by meal planning It is incredible how much food you can save… Read More

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