We're counting down to Earth Day on April 22nd! There are numerous things that kids and families can do to celebrate and appreciate our planet. Schools have designated "clean up the community" days and the roof top garden at my son's school will be getting a bit of a sprucing up as well. Here's … [Read more...]
The Importance of Mommy Get-Togethers
After having baby I had that desire to spend time with other new moms. I had met a few moms at the hospital pre-natal classes and we became friends. We would meet at the local coffee shop or each other's homes on a weekly basis. They were my sanity savers! There are great mommy networking groups, … [Read more...]
Buy Good Chocolate.
[youtube id="YlVICw_kydM"] The last week of October to roughly the second week of February is peak chocolate-buying season, but do you know where your cocoa (and other candy ingredients) comes from? I mean, like, do you really know? I will never look at cheap coffee, chocolate or sugar the … [Read more...]
What To Do About That Stinky Gym Bag!
I've got a very sensitive nose and that gym bag... you know? It doesn't matter what sport. I don't need to say anymore, right? When it comes to sweat, and especially sporty boys, that smell in that gym bag is downright nasty. You need to keep on top of it and air it out as much as possible. Even … [Read more...]
Coffee and the Art of Cupping
Are you like me? Can't start the day off without enjoying a cup of coffee? I usually wake up to the aroma of a fresh brew as hubby gets up earlier than I do. It's a comforting smell that is much more effective on me than any alarm clock. I love a full-bodied coffee, or like hubby says, "the one … [Read more...]
Abundance Naturally Bath Time
There is nothing better than nuzzling up to a freshly washed baby - right? Now that LJ is almost three months he is really starting to express his love for bath time and it's one of my favourite activities to do together. I just love seeing him grin and listening to his squeals and L'il E thinks … [Read more...]
The 29th Annual Vegetarian Food Festival
Hey Torontonians! Put the steak down and listen up: The 29th annual Vegetarian Food Festival is back in town. No, that is not a typo. It's the 29th year. I know... I'm as shocked as you are. I guess I never took notice of it before because prior to this summer, I was a dedicated … [Read more...]
Ditch the Paper Cups!
Are you a coffee fiend? Is Tim Hortons, Starbucks or Second Cup part of your morning routine? Here are some great reasons for taking a reusable cup next time you stop for your morning joe: by MyEnergy.Explore more infographics like this one on the web's largest information … [Read more...]
All-Natural Drain Cleaner
Drains are one of those things that you never think about cleaning until it's too late. By the time you actually consider cleaning out your drains, they're usually backing up on you, right? Or at least really slow? I know, I'm the same way. And those drain cleaners? Blech. Nasty chemicals galore. I … [Read more...]
8 Reasons To Line-Dry Your Laundry
Summer is my favourite laundry season. Why do I have a favourite laundry season? That sounds a little crazy, doesn't it. I love summer laundry because I can hang it all to dry outside! Line-drying clothes sounds time-consuming and old-fashioned, but it is absolutely worth it. There are a lot of … [Read more...]