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Volunteer as a family

Learn about various ways you can volunteer with your family

Get outside

Learn why it’s important to get outside as often as possible.

Don’t waste the leftovers

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

How are your favorite products made

Find out how your fave products are made There are a lot of issues 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

Daydream

Find out the benefits of daydreaming

Automate your appointments

Automate your appointments Want to make taking care of yourself or your home easier to… Read More

Know your neighbors

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

Autism support

Learn how you can support families affected by autism.

Push for climate emergency

Learn how you can push your city to declare a climate emergency.

Nature scavenger hunt kids

Create a nature scavenger hunt Have you ever tried a nature scavenger hunt? It is… 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

Want less

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

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.

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.

Shop small

Shop small Whenever you buy from a small business, you are supporting someone’s dreams. You… Read More

Look at nature

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

no more buying cheap stuff

Stop buying cheap stuff We live in a throw-a-way culture. Fast fashion, dollar stores, single-use… 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

Manage your money

Manage your money For many of us, managing money is difficult. Since the rise of… Read More

Don’t expect children to behave like adults

Don’t expect children to act like adults So often children are punished for "acting out”… Read More

Work with nature

Work with nature It is clear that modern society has made living with nature more… Read More

Purge your insta

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

Mend one thing

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

plant based diet benefits

Eat for the future The EAT-Lancet report was released at the beginning of 2019 and… Read More

Recycle unused medications

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

Donate your blood

Donate your blood The decision to donate blood will save a life. Save a human’s… Read More

Reduceatarian

Become a reduceatarian Overconsumption of animal products are destroying the environment, causing poor treatment of… Read More

Be a good digital citizen

Be a good digital citizen 1. Think before you post 2. Respect others 3. Stand… Read More

Get the flu shot early

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

Sign five petitions on change.org

Sign five petitions on change.org When you're depressed about the state of the world (helloooo… Read More

Join a CSA

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

Start saving seeds

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

Teach consent early

Learn about why you should teach your kids about consent as early as possible.

Eat more plants

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

Slow down

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

Ditch your perfume

Learn why you need to ditch your perfume for your health and for the earth’s sake.

Try a shampoo bar

Learn why you should try a shampoo bar rather than using conventional shampoo.

Write a to-do list

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