Trying to make the transition to Eco-friendly can seem daunting at times—and not to mention, pricey. However, it’s a lot easier and cheaper than you think to make the switch (and in some of our examples, you could actually save yourself some money). So, in honour of Earth Day this Saturday 22, … [Read more...]
Sustainable Lifestyle & Best Designer Consignment Shops
When you have time to think and assess life, ever wonder what you can do to make the world a better place? I'm not talking about massive changes—unless you want to, of course. But what manageable steps can we take in our lives, right now? How can we adjust our everyday lifestyle to do our part for … [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...]
Planting a Seed
"From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow." - Aeschylus Welcome to She's So Green! With this blog, I am hoping to plant seeds in you, my readers. Seeds of inspiration on how to live a greener life, on how to live lightly and leave behind a planet rich with life and beauty for our children's … [Read more...]
How beauty is not wasted & some DIY fun!
I was at a great event yesterday that was held at the Canadian head office for TerraCycle - a company that is passionate about "eliminating the idea of waste". Everything at the office from doors, chairs, decor was made either by repurposed or upcycled or recycled materials. It's urban, cool and … [Read more...]
Are You GREEN ENOUGH?
Ok, I couldn't help but ride on that bandwagon...(a la Time Magazine Cover) I know, don't go there. But let's switch the topic NOW. So, are you GREEN ENOUGH? I've admitted in my previous post that I am most certainly GREEN to all this green stuff. I'm not the image of a granola crunching, … [Read more...]
The TOXIC Spring Breakup
You've been in my life ever since I was little. I never really thought that you could hurt me the way you do. You're toxic and now that I know what you've been doing. I'm vowing to get you out of my life. You were a reliable friend, I thought...but now I know. And you've … [Read more...]
Mrs. GreenJeans
Green is my favourite colour. You wouldn't know it unless I told you. There isn't a whole lot of green in my house. I don't have any green rooms, or linens or walls. I just love the colour. So much so that I have a board on pinterest called Green makes me feel goodIt really does make me … [Read more...]
Green School
Making our planet greener one school at a time...The concept for the green school™ tote came from both a need and desire for a practical, eco-friendly tool for students to carry money from home to school. My children enjoy many great school initiatives such as pizza days, milk program, … [Read more...]
Eco Chic
Inspired by Earth Week, and recent info from several retailers about their enviro-friendly products, I decided to explore the green fashions that are available in our malls and on main street.While several major retailers and brands have launched some innovative products or have operating … [Read more...]