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Volunteer as a family

Learn about various ways you can volunteer with your family

New clothes wash before wearing

Learn why it’s important to wash new clothes before wearing them.

Eco driver

Learn some tips to make your driving more environmentally friendly.

Do the 30 wears test

Do the 30 wears test One of the things you can ask yourself when you’re… Read More

Check in on your neighbour

Learn how to check in on your neighbor after a big storm.

Gratitude jar

Learn how to create a gratitude jar with your kids.

Nature scavenger hunt kids

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

Start journaling

Learn why you should start journaling today.

Fix it, don’t toss it

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

Valentine’s AOK

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

Recycle unused medications

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

Learn to compost

Learn to compost Do you compost? It diverts kitchen and yard waste from landfill, reduces… Read More

Do a plastic audit of your home

Do a plastic audit in your home Have you ever gone around your home and… Read More

Fix it for kids

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

Choose your habits wisely

Choose your habits wisely “Choose your habits carefully for they decide your future.” - author… Read More

Go for a walk at lunch

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

Call your grandparents

Call your grandparents because you can.

Learn to preserve

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

Rotate toys

Rotate your kids' toys Do your kids have too many toys? You can donate or… Read More

EWG app

Use the EWG Healthy Living App The Environmental Working Group (EWG ) has an amazing… Read More

Kindness ninja

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

Stop buying balloons

Learn why you shouldn’t buy balloons and what you can buy instead for your kids.

Bring your own containers

Bring your own containers Grocery shopping is a HUGE source of plastic waste with all… Read More

Decolonize your views this thanksgiving

Decolonize your views around Thanksgiving History in North America tends to be told from a… Read More

Kick you paper towels habit

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

Pick up litter

Pick up litter Whether you set out to pick up litter at a local park… Read More

Take a mental health day

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

Get outside

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

Clean up your local beach

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

Don’t shop at dollar stores

Don't shop at dollar stores (if you can) Not only are dollar stores filled with… Read More

Give someone a big hug

Give someone you love a big hug That’s it.🙂 Read More

Recycled toilet paper

Start buying recycled toilet paper for earth’s sake.

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.

No microwave popcorn

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

Netflix and self care

Netflix and self care It’s easy to get sucked into the latest series when you… Read More

Reach out for help

Reach out for help Sometimes we need a reminder that humans aren’t meant to handle… Read More

Pay someone a compliment today

Pay someone a compliment today Do you want to make another human feel good about… Read More

stain resistant fabrics

Avoid stain resistant fabrics Stain resistant clothing and furniture may seem convenient but the price… Read More

Plant native species

Learn why you should plant native species

Learn CPR

If you don’t know how to do CPR, it’s an incredibly important skill to learn. Especially if you have young children who are prone to putting random things in their mouths.