Simple and Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions
Making resolutions for the new year is a tradition dating back many years. It’s good to challenge yourself with new goals. However, as climate change and environmental issues continue to worsen, we must make lifestyle changes to benefit the planet. Not sure how to get start on making sustainable resolutions? Check out these ten simple […]
Guide to Sustainable Eating for Kids in the New Year!
It’s that time of year again to make New Year’s resolutions! You might have a long list of goals for the next year and with renewed enthusiasm and determination, you are ready to work on them. But take another look at your list and see if any of your goals would benefit the environment in […]
Beating SAD, or The Winter Blues
The arrival of winter brings holiday cheer. But as we move beyond the tidings of joy the holiday season brings, we find ourselves with an issue plaguing many Canadians: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD makes up roughly 10% of all depression cases. What Exactly is SAD? SAD, also known as the “winter blues,” is a […]
Alternative Therapy Treatments for Pets
As a kid, I had a very cute and loving German shepherd. She was like family to us, a best friend and the cutest creature who would be happy to see me come back from school or sad when we all left her alone in the house. The way she reciprocated my love is my […]
Inexpensive DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
It’s the holiday season once again. The Christmas bells are ringing. Beautifully decorated Christmas trees stand tall and ugly Christmas sweaters are being dry-cleaned. Families are bringing out holiday recipes that were safely tucked away last year. The anticipation of meeting up with the whole family, eating Aunt Mabel’s Christmas Turkey, listening to Uncle John […]
Switch to a Real Tree for an Eco-Friendly Christmas
Make your Christmas eco-friendly this year by choosing a real tree. Learn about the benefits compared to artificial trees.
Meditation & Mindfulness Activities for Kids
Meditation is much more than simply watching your breathing. Adults should include meditation in their everyday routines as a way of life. What about their children? Is it necessary for them to learn how to meditate? Is meditation beneficial for a child’s discipline? There has been a lot of published research on the advantages of […]
6 Health Risks Associated With Sitting For Your Neck and Back
We were not meant to sit for hours on end, but most people spend many hours of their day sitting. This can lead to many health issues, but some of them can be reversed and your body will thank you for it in the long run. Sitting puts a lot of stress on your back […]
Sustainable Substitutes for Traditional Agricultural Methods
In the 21st century, farmers have it tough as agriculture has become a mass-production matter. As demand for food rises, it becomes increasingly difficult for the soil to keep up with constant cultivation. The State of Our Soil: Less Nutrients Our soil has lost fertility over the years. Healthy soil is an ecosystem teeming with […]
Parenting Our Children in an Uncertain World
To say our world has changed beyond recognition is an understatement. The world we parents grew up in seems like a distant dream. We were prepared for a life that is much different from what we see today. There has been a massive overhaul in values, traditions, expression, perceptions and education, just to list a […]
