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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.

Fix it, don’t toss it

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

Do not believe all the thoughts in your head

Do not believe all the thoughts in your head If you hear your inner critic,… Read More

Volunteer as a dog walker

Volunteer as a dog walker Animals shelters are always in need of volunteer dog walkers.… Read More

Read a book, pass it on

Read a book. Pass it on. Once you’ve read a book, a nice idea is… Read More

Switch to bamboo toothbrushes

Switch to bamboo toothbrushes In the US, 1 BILLION plastic toothbrushes are thrown out each… Read More

Contact elected officials

How to contact your local representative to get your voice heard on the issues you care about.

Remind yourself of good

Remind yourself of the good If ever you are feeling depressed about the state of… Read More

Teach kids mindfulness

Learn a popular guided meditation that works well for children.

Stretch everyday

Stretch everyday It’s so important to move your body every day. But life is busy… Read More

Register to be an organ donor

Register to be an organ donor Our own death can be hard to think about… Read More

Write a to-do list

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

Get involved in community

Figure out how to best serve your community.

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.

Define what success means to you

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

Cry more

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

Eat less sugar

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

no food waste

Learn how you can be proactive about food waste.

Do a plastic audit of your home

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

Decolonize your views this thanksgiving

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

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.

Join a CSA

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

Leave your leaves

Leave your leaves As soon as the leaves fall, many dutiful neighbours get to work… Read More

Cook with cast iron

Cook with cast iron People have been cooking with cast iron for hundreds of years… Read More

Fight mosquitoes with bats

Learn how bats can help you with your backyard insect problem.

Visit a small town

Why should you spend your next vaca in a small town? Find out!

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.

Spend two hours a week in nature

Learn why it’s important to spend two hours a week in nature for your health and well-being.

Shareholder activist

If you own shares in a company, you have a voice in that company. Find out how to exercise it.

Bring your own containers kids

How to help lonely people

Think about who is lonely right now Reach out to them. Ask them if they… Read More

Protect your inner peace

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

Try visible mending

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

Eat less meat

Eat less meat The meat industry creates A LOT of greenhouse gas emissions, and animals require much… Read More

Handle a seizure

Learn what to do if ever you see someone having a seizure in front of you.

Waste less travelling

Here are some quick tips on how you can reduce your waste when you travel.

Learn mental health first aid

Learn mental health first aid One in five people living in the US have a… 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

Plan a veggie garden

Learn how to quickly plan a veggie garden.