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]
Handmade Gifts for Kids
As we’re gearing up to celebrate my little guy’s 4th birthday – seriously, where has the time gone?! – the topic of presents has come up numerous times. Like most children, he loves receiving gifts. I’ve come to realize that to him (and many other children), it is definitely the actual gifting of the present. He loves to… [Read More]
Summer Solstice Lanterns
Summer is nearly upon us! Summer time is by far my favourite time of the year. I still have wonderful memories of those endless summer days spent riding my bike with friends around the neighbourhood, swimming at a pool until our feet were wrinkled, getting popsicles from the corner store, hanging out on the beach,… [Read More]
Eco-friendly and Handmade Father’s Day Gifts
Looking for something unconventional for Dad this year? I know that many of the traditional golf and tie related gifts sometimes don’t suit the papa in this household, so I’m often looking for something unique that is either homemade or eco-friendly. We don’t go all out when it comes to spending money on gifts for special… [Read More]
10 Ways to Save Water this Summer
If you’re anything like me, then you can’t wait to dig in and get your gardens started. We have veggie garden seedlings started and are just waiting for the weather and soil to warm up a bit more, and I have big plans for a new front garden. I cannot wait to get started! Last… [Read More]
Natural Feminine Hygiene Alternatives
Are your tampons and pads harming your body without you even knowing? Tampons and pads are something that the majority of women require every single month, but did you know there are natural feminine hygiene alternatives to toxic tampons and pads? Reusable menstrual cups have become popular in recent years and not only are they far less toxic… [Read More]
How to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Backyard
With gardening season upon us, I’m happy to share with you some wonderful information on how to create a wildlife-friendly backyard. I recently wrote about natural pest remedies for the garden, and these graphics below have some amazing information about beneficial insects and how they can help your garden. There is also some great info… [Read More]
