Five Hacks to a Greener Summer with Your Kids
Summer is here! Get ready to barbeque to your heart’s content, wade in the water until your fingers (and toes!) prune, and lick melted popsicle off your arm. Summer is a license to chill! Literally. And while you’re enjoying all the season has to offer, why not go next-level by adopting a few greener measures that say a big thank you to Mother Nature. 1. Ditch the plastic Maybe you’ve already started doing this. Perhaps you’ve even...
How to Maintain the Perfect Veggie Garden in the City
We love living in the city for the vibrant culture, community gatherings, and amazing food. For all the things city living brings, one thing it doesn’t make easy is gardening. Don’t despair though because in any concrete jungle you have options for building the perfect garden for your needs – you just need to know where to start. Let’s begin with the basics of what you should be growing for best results in the city. Herbs Photo...
5 Ways to Curb Food Waste
A little extra time in the kitchen before you put groceries away can save a ton of time over the course of a week, while also helping you do your part to protect the environment as Earth Day approaches. Research has shown that shoppers who meal plan and prep have lower grocery bills and make fewer shopping trips, resulting in less wasted food. Taking small steps like these on Earth Day and every day let you prep and protect the food...
How to Choose the Right Electric Car for You
As technology continues to advance, just about every aspect of life seems to be caught up in it. Electric cars, in particular, continue to grow in popularity. More than 1 million electric battery-powered cars were in use worldwide in 2016, and that number will only continue to grow as technology advances. As electric cars grow more popular, you may be considering making the switch from petroleum to electricity yourself. But there are...
Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip Recipe
The grill isn’t just for hamburgers and hot dogs. Try a different way to eat pineapple this summer by grilling it and pairing with a lime dip for a tasty delight. FYI – Instead of using a plastic ziplock bag to coat the Pineapple, Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip 1 pineapple 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons lime juice 3 tablespoons honey Lime Dip 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup plain yogurt 3 tablespoons honey 2...
10 Easy Ways to Use Less Plastic
We don’t have to wait until 2021, when Canada plans to ban single-use plastics. We can all start improving the environment right now by doing some, or all, of these ten actions to reduce our dependency on plastic. Avoid buying items packaged in plastic Whenever possible, look for produce and other items that aren’t over-packaged. Buy food in glass jars rather than plastic ones, and detergents in boxes rather than bottles. Not...
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