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Volunteer as a family

Learn about various ways you can volunteer with your family

Fix it for kids

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

Donate your old toys

Donate your old toys Once and a while, it’s a good idea to go through… Read More

Recycle your markers

Recycle your markers Did you know that you can’t usually put your markers in the recycling bin?… 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

Clean up your local beach

Learn how and why you should clean up your local beach.

Buy beeswax candles

Buy beeswax candles Conventional candles are made out of paraffin, a petroleum residue. Not only… Read More

Leave your phone at home

Leave your phone at home You would be amazed at how much more productive, less… Read More

Kindness ninja

Be a kindness ninja Sometimes it’s fun to do something kind for someone for no… Read More

Write a to-do list

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

Buy that single banana

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

No microwave popcorn

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

Reconsider that glitter

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

Slow food movement

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

Make your bed

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

Remind yourself of good

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

Help an elderly neighbor

Help an elderly neighbour Do you have an elderly neighbour? Here are some things you… Read More

Donate to animal shelter kids

Donate to an animal shelter Animal shelters are always in need of pet food and… Read More

Be intentional about unplugging

Here are some tips on how to unplug regularly.

Learn to meditate

Learn to meditate Have you heard about meditating? There are a few ways to do… Read More

Make meals from scratch

Make more meals from scratch We all know that we should make more meals from… Read More

Know jewellery sources

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

Grow food from scraps

Learn which foods you can grow from scraps.

Donate your old clothes

Donate your old clothes When you outgrow your clothes, instead of tossing them into the… Read More

Seek out unpackaged food

Have an impact on how much plastic your local grocery store uses.

Refillable shampoo

Use refillable shampoo and conditioner Some bulk stores or stores that focus on environmentally friendly… Read More

Phthalates in food

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

Join a toy library

Join a toy library Community centres and other social services for families often have toy… Read More

Be a conscious consumer

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

Re-think gift wrap

Re-think gift wrap Instead of wrapping your gifts in traditional wrapping paper this year, here… Read More

Recycled toilet paper

Start buying recycled toilet paper for earth’s sake.

Be kind to yourself everyday kid

Be kind to yourself everyday Try to say, out loud, five things you like about… Read More

Consider an e-bike

Consider an e-bike E-bikes — which have pedals but also have a rechargeable battery and… Read More

Waste less travelling

Here are some quick tips on how you can reduce your waste when you travel.

Go for a walk at lunch

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

DIY soap

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

Get the flu shot early

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

Be prepared in a power outage

Learn how you can prepare for a power outage where you live.

Plant native species

Learn why you should plant native species