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Volunteer as a family

Learn about various ways you can volunteer with your family

Examine the packaging

Examine the packaging We are all trying to buy more eco friendly these days and… Read More

Weapons free mutual funds

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

Shareholder activist

If you own shares in a company, you have a voice in that company. Find out how to exercise it.

Trails less travelled

Find out why you should walk on lesser known trails.

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.

How to help lonely people

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

Visit a small town

Why should you spend your next vaca in a small town? Find out!

Make your own holiday decorations

Make your own holiday decorations Instead of buying cheap plastic decorations this year for your… Read More

Gratitude jar for kids

Create a gratitude jar According to a number of studies, having gratitude for the positive… Read More

Do a spring cleaning

Learn the benefits of doing a spring cleaning.

Help an elderly neighbor

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

Start journaling

Learn why you should start journaling today.

no flexible plastic

Be wary of flexible plastic Did you know that flexible plastic has a much higher… Read More

Want less

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

Let people be themselves

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

Get to know local farmers

Learn the benefits of getting to know your local farmer.

Eat less sugar

Eat less sugar Sugars that are added to foods, as opposed to sugars that occur… Read More

Learn to preserve

Learn to preserve Ever worry about an apocalypse type situation where you can no longer… Read More

Join a CSA

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

Donate to animal shelter kids

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

Write a to-do list

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

Donate your old toys

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

De-ice your walkway naturally

De-ice your walkway naturally The salt that they sell at Home Depot and the like… Read More

Fix it, don’t toss it

Fix it There are many reasons to consider repairing rather than tossing. Repairing items can… Read More

Stay compassionate

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

Eat more plants

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

Valentine’s AOK

Why not celebrate love this valentine’s with a few acts of kindness for those around you.

Love where you are

Learn how to love where your life is at right now.

Get out in nature regularly

Get out in nature regularly It is so important to get out in nature, to… Read More

Rent your special occasion clothes

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

We can change the world

We can change the world We have the power to change the world through everyday… Read More

Clothing drive kids

Help your kids organize a school clothing drive Parents often don’t know what to do… Read More

Online shopping

Greenify your online shopping We all have some personal responsibility when it comes to helping… Read More

Grow some food

Learn why and how to get started growing your own food.

Buy that single banana

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

Teach kids about women inventors

Teach kids about women innovators I’m sure most of us can agree that gender stereotypes… Read More

Teach kids mindfulness

Learn a popular guided meditation that works well for children.

Recycle electronics

Learn the importance of recycling your electronics and how to do it.

Register to be an organ donor

Register to be an organ donor Our own death can be hard to think about… Read More