I'm a nail polish junkie. Last I checked, I had over a hundred bottles in my stash, and I am not exaggerating! I have what some would call a small addiction - I have to actively avoid looking at nail polish, or I will surely buy more! So what's the deal with nail polish? Typically, nail polish … [Read more...]
The Dirty Dozen
Summer is in full swing, and you know what that means? Fresh fruits and vegetables everywhere, from your local grocer to roadside stands hawking their just-picked produce, there is no shortage of perfectly ripe, delicious freshness for your family. And with all this fresh produce at our fingertips, … [Read more...]
Calgary Event: Green Your Energy!
If you are in the Calgary area and interested in attending workshops on environmental and eco-friendly topics, check out Green Calgary's Sustainability Series! July's topic is Green Your Energy! Renewable energy options for Calgary, and will feature presentations from SPARK Your Power and SkyFire … [Read more...]
Local or Fair Trade?
Buying local and fair trade, both are buzzy catch-phrases in the quest for eco-friendly products. But what do they mean, exactly, and which one should you choose? This infographic will give you something to think about, so you can make an informed decision next time you have to make that … [Read more...]
Guilt-Free All Purpose Cleaner
Over the years, I've amassed an arsenal of cleaning products, both of the green and not-so-green varieties. The only thing I hate more than cleaning is the plethora of artificial scents and harsh chemicals that come in typical cleaning products. So-called 'green' products are slightly better, but … [Read more...]
Thrifty Reads
(c) Can Stock Photo I'm a book nut. It's rare that I don't have at least a couple books on the go, and sometimes it could be three or four! I read on the bus to and fron work every day, and before I go to bed. My kids have inherited my bibliophilia, too - their bookshelves are literally … [Read more...]
The Cost of a Sustainable Lifestyle
(c) Can Stock Photo It's an ongoing debate in this house between my husband and I - are we really saving money with all this "green" stuff that we do? He likes to point out all the money that I spend, but I try to point out all the places where I'm actually saving us some cash with some of this … [Read more...]
What’s Fresh at the Farmer’s Market: Asparagus
Last week a friend remarked that, as a working mom who cooks dinner (almost) every night, I must be a super-organized person. That I must be the sort of woman who meticulously plans out my weekly meals and then, using a list that is both alphabetized and organized by grocery aisle, set out to do my … [Read more...]
Four Green Myths
Living a more eco-friendly lifestyle isn't just a checklist of things to do and buy, it involves a lot of critical thinking and examining our own habits. Today I'm tackling four myths about "green" and "natural" living that I hear a lot, in the hopes of spurring some thought on what misconceptions … [Read more...]
A Toxin-Free Generation
I'm a pretty big supporter of all things toxin-free. Partly because, as I mentioned in my Lemon Sugar Body Scrub recipe, I'm highly sensitive. But there's more than that. It's not just about me. I try to live a toxin-free life wherever possible because it's better for the planet, but more tangibly, … [Read more...]