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Summer days are long, yet somehow they always end with the same question: what to make for dinner? No one really wants to cook on the hottest days. Here is where a zero waste summer pantry stock-up list comes in handy. As a homesteading, homeschooling parent with a home-based business and two young children, I …
Self care has become a trending topic lately. It makes sense – as the world seems to speed up and so much of our focus turns outward, we all need reminders to slow down to pay attention to our own needs. Conversations about self care range from permission to pamper ourselves with bubble baths …
One week after high school graduation, I carefully rolled up a capsule wardrobe and managed to fit a few paperbacks, journals, a camera and film into a 50 litre backpack with a Canadian flag sew on it; I slid my passport into a diy money belt, and flew off to travel around Europe for six …
Do you have a home office? Whether you work from home, have a homework station for your kids, or a designated area set up for your computer, charging devices, and paying bills, you likely have a home base for office supplies and electronics. A zero waste office is appealing for many reasons beyond environmental sustainability. …
Our kitchens are without a doubt the biggest source of household waste. Food packaging is a big part of that, but it also comes down to our deeply ingrained habits around how we clean our kitchen space and store our food. The great thing about habits is that once we identify them, we can take …
Transitioning to a lower waste household is an ongoing process. I’ve been making steady efforts for many years, and I still have so far to go. Something that works well for me is to focus on one room or category at a time (Konmari style) and make just a few changes at a time. It …
Last month, I shared five simple holiday DIYs to reduce unnecessary waste over Christmas.(If you tried any of them, let me know in the comments!) Now that we are getting close to the big day, I thought we could all use a little gift wrapping inspiration. Did you know that most traditional gift wrap …
Towns all over Lunenburg County are decked out with wreaths, garlands, and twinkly lights; the Christmas craft fairs and festivals are underway (including the magical Father Christmas Festival); we’ve already had a nice dusting of snow; and I played Christmas music for the first time this week. I’m feeling extra festive this year for …
Halloween is less than a week away. Do you have a costume planned? If you have kids, I imagine they’ve already changed their costume plan several times. Maybe you have a Halloween party on the calendar? I’m all about the last minute costume these days, but I have several friends who look forward to this …
Fall is my favourite season. Okay, I do lament the end of summer – those long afternoons at the beach, swimming in the warm salty ocean, a lush and abundant garden, no need for real shoes. But, when the temperatures starts to cool down, I seem to have more energy for creative activities, and I …