Help keep our waters healthy for everyone. September 15 – 23, 2012 The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is about removing shoreline litter to help create healthy waters for everyone, including the wildlife and communities that depend on them. You can make a world of difference by joining Canadians from coast to coast to coast to clean up shoreline litter in your community. … [Read more...]
LIVING GREEN – Tip # 49 ~ When life gives you lemons, make “furniture polish”?? ~
June 9, 2012 by · 5 Comments
Photo credit - flourishmag.com I found a great article at Green Living Tips, outlining 24 Uses for Lemons. I've included a few of them below; be sure to read the complete article for even more great uses for lemons! … [Read more...]
LIVING GREEN – World Environment Day is June 5th {Green Economy: Does it include YOU?}
June 5, 2012 by · 5 Comments
Green Economy: Does it include YOU? The 2012 theme for World Environment Day is Green Economy: Does it include you?There are two parts to this theme and the first tackles the subject of the Green Economy. … [Read more...]
~ Living Green ~ Earth Month kids’ campaign {Fabulous Sony prizes available to be won!}
April 7, 2012 by · 8 Comments
Earth Day Canada’s EcoKids program is proud to launch a new Earth Month kids’ campaign called Act for the Planet! … [Read more...]
Living Green, One Tip at a Time
March 3, 2012 by · 8 Comments
Why should we care about a little thing like plastic bags? … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ QBedding ~ Bamboo Carbon Pillow – Review & Giveaway
February 24, 2012 by · 109 Comments
If you are a regular reader of my blog you will be aware that I am all about "healthy" and "green" living. I recently had the opportunity to review a pillow from QBedding that incorporated both of these values. … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ “La Bella Stella,” the fifth in the “Celebrate Earth” series of CDs ~ Review & Giveaway ~
February 19, 2012 by · 24 Comments
This review and giveaway was made for me! I have a huge interest in, and a great love for music and I am also passionate about our planets sustainability and a really big proponent of Earth Day. For me the, La Bella Stella - Celebrate Earth Music Series, is a match made in heaven. … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Win a Repurpose Compostables Prize Pack
February 17, 2012 by · 57 Comments
If you know me or follow my blog you are aware I am a huge proponent of green living and sustainability. I have a weekly blog post titled, Living Green - One Tip at a Time, and my family and I strive in our everyday living to decrease our environmental footprint. … [Read more...]
Living Green, One Tip at a Time
March 4, 2011 by · 53 Comments
Living Green, One tip at a Time - #3 - Plant a Tree or Two or Three Most of us know that planting trees can help the environment. Trees trap CO2 emissions, minimizing the effects of global warming. Did you know they also have many other beneficial effects such as: cooling your home capturing dust particles from the air reducing noise pollution imparting beauty and serenity stabilizing soil and preventing runoff harbouring wildlife providing a … [Read more...]