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Volunteer as a family

Learn about various ways you can volunteer with your family

Consider an e-bike

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

Try visible mending

Try visible mending Visible mending is becoming more popular these days, which is so fun.… Read More

Be wary of antibacterial products

Learn why the future of the human race depends on your stopping the use of antibacterial products.

Handkerchiefs

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

Use cloth napkins

Use cloth napkins Why are we still using paper napkins? It’s madness to keep spending… Read More

Deep sea mining

Understand the consequences of deep sea mining The deep sea floor is thought to contain… Read More

DIY beeswax wraps

Make your own beeswax wraps We all know we need to reduce our plastic use,… 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

How to help a depressive friend

Here’s how to help a friend who is suffering from depression.

Be kind to yourself

Saying daily positive affirmations has been shown to help people overcome negative and self-sabotaging thoughts.

Know jewellery sources

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

Plastic polluters

Write the plastic polluters In 2019, the top 10 global polluters were Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo,… Read More

Travel locally

Learn why you should consider travelling locally.

Care packages homeless for kids

Make care packages for the homeless Unfortunately, there are people in this world that don’t… Read More

Buy a rain barrel

Buy a rain barrel If you have a backyard, getting a rain barrel is a… Read More

Try low waste gift wrapping

Try low waste gift wrapping While pretty, traditional gift wrapping--using wrapping paper, tape, bows, glitter… Read More

Move your body

Move your body We are all so busy it seems like there is always a… Read More

Reconsider that glitter

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

Stay compassionate

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

Buy forest friendly

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

Be a better listener

Be a better listener When was the last time you truly listened to someone or… Read More

Refillable shampoo

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

Donate your old clothes

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

Decolonize your views this thanksgiving

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

Listen to birdsongs

Listen to birdsongs Feeling connected to nature and noticing beautiful natural phenomena is linked to… Read More

Get outside

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

new parent support

Learn how you can support someone who has just had a child.

Define what success means to you

Define what success looks like to you Sometimes we have dreams that lead us down… Read More

Cultivate community in your life

Cultivate community in your life Many studies have shown that having a sense of belonging… Read More

Improve your mood with food

Improve your mood with food Unless you’ve ever changed your diet in the past, you… Read More

Rotate toys

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

Host a clothing swap

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

Unclog a drain naturally

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

Create your will

Create your will If you have kids, this is so important. But even if you… Read More

Post yourself doing good

Post yourself doing good People often feel like it's "braggy" to post themselves doing an… 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

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

Kick you paper towels habit

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

Make soup from scraps

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