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Volunteer as a family

Learn about various ways you can volunteer with your family

Shop small

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

Drink more water

Drink more water Water keeps every system in the body functioning properly. It has so… Read More

Put on a sweater

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

Mend one thing

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

Reuse receiving blankets

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

We can change the world

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

Kindness advent calendar

Try a kindness advent calendar for your kids Instead of getting a chocolate advent calendar… 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.

Cry more

Cry more Crying as adult is often looked upon as weak or embarrassing and seen… Read More

Floss your teeth

Learn why flossing your teeth has significant impacts on your mental health.

Eat less sugar

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

Know what’s in your make-up

Research what's in your make-up Have you ever googled the ingredients list in your make-up?… Read More

Netflix and self care

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

Easy on the upgrades

Easy on the upgrades There’s been a lot of press lately about single-use plastics and… Read More

Choose a career that helps the world

Choose a career that helps solve the world's problems 80,000 Hours is a great non-profit… Read More

Buy repairable products

Buy repairable products Before you buy a new toy or electronic device, try checking to… Read More

Make soup from scraps

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

Create your will

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

Delay garden clean up

Learn why you should delay your garden clean up in the spring to protect insects.

Be a better listener

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

Learn to compost

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

Go to bed early

Learn why it’s important to get a good night’s sleep.

Abuse policies extracurriculars

Learn how to ask your kids’ coaches and extracurricular organizations about their abuse prevention and policies.

Plant native species

Learn why you should plant native species

Gift to charity in will

Give a gift to charity in your will When we’re making or changing our will,… Read More

Buy beeswax candles

Buy beeswax candles Conventional candles are made out of paraffin, a petroleum residue. Not only… Read More

Think of five things grateful for – kids

Think of five things you’re grateful for everyday Research shows that reminding yourself of the… Read More

Think positive thoughts

Think positive thoughts Positive affirmations, repeated frequently, have been proven to break patterns of negative… Read More

Bring your own containers kids

Speak up about abortion rights

Learn how you can support women by speaking up about abortion rights in the USA.

Switch to a menstrual cup

Switch to a menstrual cup Not only will you save thousands of tampons and other… 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

Back to school kindness challenge for kids

Do a back to school kindness challenge The first few days and weeks of school… 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

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

Be purposeful when buying gifts for kids

Be purposeful when buying gifts for kids When you have kids, the steady stream of… Read More

Phthalates in food

Learn how and why you should write your favourite food brands about if they test for phthalates.

EWG app

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

Get out in nature regularly

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