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Volunteer as a family

Learn about various ways you can volunteer with your family

Buy forest friendly

Buy forest friendly Forests store and cycle huge amounts of carbon so deforestation is a… Read More

Visit the library

Visit the library Wondering what to do this afternoon? Why not visit the library with… Read More

Make your own holiday decorations

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

Washing your clothes in cold water

Wash clothes in cold water We all know that we should be doing this. It… Read More

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

Be kind to yourself everyday kid

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

Handkerchiefs

Make handkerchiefs Back in the day, there was no such thing as Kleenex and everyone… Read More

Buy ethically sourced gold

Buy ethically sourced gold There are 22 countries that are known to use child labour… Read More

Unclog a drain naturally

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

Learn to preserve

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

Make your bed

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

Plan a veggie garden

Learn how to quickly plan a veggie garden.

Try a shampoo bar

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

Join a community garden kids

Join a community garden Community gardens are shared outdoor spaces where people rent plots and… Read More

Buy fair trade chocolate

Buy fair trade chocolate Did you know that chocolate is one of the highest risks… Read More

Automate your appointments

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

DIY lip balm

Make your own lip balm Conventional lip balms are often full of manmade chemicals that… Read More

Re-think gift wrap

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

Protect your inner peace

Protect your inner peace Yes, it’s important to be an informed and engaged citizen so… Read More

See a therapist

Here’s why you should see a therapist.

Get involved in community

Figure out how to best serve your community.

Push for climate emergency

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

Do more for the planet and be happier

Do more for the planet. Be happier. A growing body of research indicates that adopting… Read More

Senior penpal

Learn how to be a penpal to a senior citizen who might need a friend.

Make meals from scratch

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

Go plastic free at halloween

Go plastic free at Halloween If you plan on handing out candy for Halloween this… Read More

Put on a sweater

Put on a sweater This is an easy one! When you’re cold at work or… Read More

Get some houseplants

Get some houseplants Indoor air can get very contaminated with dust, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, mold… Read More

Make soup from scraps

Make soup from scraps A great way to prevent kitchen waste is to freeze your… Read More

Reuse receiving blankets

What to do with those kajillion receiving blankets? Cut them up and re-use them!

Stop using plastic wrap

Stop using plastic wrap We all know single use plastic is TERRIBLE for the environment… Read More

Netflix and self care

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

Recycle unused medications

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

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia .

Darn your socks

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

Host a clothing swap

Host a clothing swap By now, you've heard of the perils of fast fashion. Cheap… 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

Know your neighbors

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