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It’s still August and I have both feet firmly planted in the sea and sand, and my fingers are stained with blackberry juice, but September is only a few weeks away. My mind is starting to drift towards fresh starts, new routines, and the many lists I need to make to prepare. (To be honest, …
Summer in Nova Scotia is always jam-packed with events – weddings, anniversaries, garden parties, and other social gatherings – weekends are often quite full! Hospitality is very much alive and well in Nova Scotia, and I like to uphold tradition by arriving with a small gift for the host or guest of honour. A …
In summer, it feels good to step away from our usual routines, be spontaneous, and let a fun beach day roll right into an easy, casual dinner. Food trucks, canteens, and seasonal restaurants can make it fun and easy to treat your family to a meal. Who doesn’t want a break from meal planning …
In my quest to simplify, I have read countless books and blogs on decluttering. Overall they have been helpful, but one word kept coming up that made me a bit uncomfortable. The word was toss. It’s a word that implies indiscriminate and careless disposal. “Purge ruthlessly!” the authors would say. Have a “keep” pile and …
We wanted to do something special for Earth Day as part of our Zero Waste series, so when we heard of the Lunenburg Regional Community Recycling Centre Earth Day litter challenge, we felt it was a perfect opportunity. A chance to connect with community members and give a little love to a one of our …
For gardeners, April is a very exciting month. It’s time to pull out seed starting supplies, visit garden centres and markets, and (finally) spend time outside tidying up your garden and make plans while soaking up some vitamin D. There are some really simple tips for the garden which you can do to shift towards …
Food shopping is something we all do every single week (or once a month if you are really organized!) so shifting your food shopping habits is a great way to take a giant leap towards a Zero Waste lifestyle. Let’s talk zero waste food shopping! You exert your consumer power every time you choose what …
Living Zero Waste means that you aim to minimize the amount of garbage you send to the landfill through mindful shopping habits and careful waste disposal. It is a gateway to a healthier, simplified lifestyle that saves you time and money and is better for the planet. Can you see why it’s easy to get …