Happy Summer, friends! It’s my favourite time of the year. With Canada Day celebrations just behind us, it’s gotten me thinking about some of my favourite eco-friendly Canadian companies. We really do try to support Canadian and local as much as possible. It’s important to me, and I know it’s important to many of you as… [Read More]
Going Green on a Budget
You want to become more green. You love the idea of being an eco-friendly family. But you’re overwhelmed. You don’t know where to start, what changes to make, how to go about making these changes. You’re afraid you can’t afford it. Switching to a green lifestyle CAN cost money, especially if you’re making many changes at… [Read More]
10 Eco-friendly Ways to Stay Warm in the Fall and Winter
With fall quickly approaching and winter not too far behind, we’ll be looking for green ways to stay warm without using too much energy. Here are 10 eco-friendly ways to stay warm in the fall and winter while also keeping cozy. Turn the thermostat down and get a programmable thermostat. Turning the thermostat down even by… [Read More]
Cariloha Bamboo $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway
We’ve been on the hunt for the coziest blanket/throw for a while now and I believe we have found it, and just in time for the chilly seasons to arrive. We are loving this bamboo knit throw blanket from Cariloha and can’t wait to use it to help keep warm during the chilly months. I’m also pretty… [Read More]
Eco-friendly Coffee with Kicking Horse (+ a Giveaway)
After water, coffee is the most popular drink in the world. I have to be honest – I’m not a regular coffee drinker. I’m more of a tea fan myself, although I do love a good espresso smoothie made with a good dark roast. But Adam aka HEN Papa, loves coffee. Especially after having children,… [Read More]
Natural Laundry Tips with Eco Nuts
Laundry detergent and dryer sheets may be harming your health. Does that surprise you? Care2 has some excellent information on the hazards of dryer sheets and fabric softener, including the potential effects on the nervous system. From skin irritation to severe headaches, the side effects can be numerous. We ditched the dryer sheets and switched to natural… [Read More]
ECOlunchbox Three-in-One Bento Giveaway
We recently had the opportunity to try out the amazing three-in-one container from ECOluncbox and loved it, so I’m excited to be able to offer this ECOlunchbox three-in-one bento giveaway to one HEN Family reader. We’ve used this container for lunches and snacks and it’s our favourite eco-friendly reusable container to bring on picnics or outings…. [Read More]
Planning an Eco-friendly Picnic, and the Best Picnic Gear
We love picnics. Whether it’s a picnic on one of our favourite local beaches, a gathering in a nearby park, or even an impromptu picnic lunch in our own backyard, our summer is often filled with picnics. As soon as the weather becomes warm, one of the first things we do is pack up a bag of our… [Read More]
De-cluttering with VarageSale
Now that we are a family of four, I’m really realizing how much STUFF we have. Along with bins of baby clothes for both boys and girls, we have so many baby items, toys and other paraphernalia. Along with it, I tend to hold onto items for a long time purely for nostalgic reasons, but have… [Read More]
e-Cloth Review and Giveaway
We’ve been using e-cloth products to clean and dust for years now with great success, so when I was asked to review the bathroom all-purpose cloths, I was excited to see how well they worked. While we have the general all-purpose cloth, which I use for just about anything (especially dusting), as well as the… [Read More]
