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e-Cloth Review and Giveaway

April 19, 2015 By Megan 14 Comments

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]

Filed Under: Green Home, Reviews

Teaching Children to be Energy-Efficient

April 14, 2015 By Megan 5 Comments

Teaching Children to be Energy-Efficient

With the influx of electronic devices and other items, we live in an age where, now more than ever, we need to be really vigilant when it comes to energy consumption and efficiency. We also need to make sure we’re teaching our children how to be conscious of the energy they’re using as well as ways… [Read More]

Filed Under: Green Home, Learning Naturally

Natural Pest Remedies for the Garden

April 8, 2015 By Megan 15 Comments

Natural Pest Remedies for the Garden

With spring weather finally making an appearance over here, I’m getting anxious to start planting our garden. I’ve been following along Rhythms of Play gardening posts and can’t wait to get our plants in the ground.Last year we dealt with some nasty blight as well as garden pests, ranging from squirrels digging up seeds to… [Read More]

Filed Under: Garden, Green Living, Natural Remedies/Recipes Tagged With: natural garden, natural pest remedies, natural pest remedies for the garden, natural ways to get rid of garden pests

Celebrating Earth Hour

March 25, 2015 By Megan 8 Comments

Celebrating Earth Hour

Celebrating Earth Hour with the family is a fun time to teach children about the importance of creating a more sustainable planet, while also spending special time together. This year, Earth Hour falls on Saturday March 28th, from 8:30-9:30pm. Small kids might already be in bed by then, but if you want to keep the kids up a bit… [Read More]

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Spring Equinox Celebration Ideas

March 11, 2015 By Megan 8 Comments

Spring Equinox Celebration Ideas

I live in Canada, but I don’t like the snow and cold. Oxymoron? Perhaps. But it’s true. I’m just as proud to call myself a Canadian as the next Canuck, but freezing cold temperatures and I just don’t mix. The other three remaining seasons, however? I can dig those. Spring is one of my favourite… [Read More]

Filed Under: Celebrations, Green Living Tagged With: how to celebrate spring, spring celebration with family, spring equinox celebration, spring equinox with family

Greening the Nursery – Creating an Eco-friendly Baby’s Room

February 27, 2015 By Megan 7 Comments

Greening the Nursery – Creating an Eco-friendly Baby’s Room

For many people, making a nursery as free from toxins as possible is a big priority. Here are some easy tips for greening the nursery: creating an eco-friendly baby’s room. Start with Paint For many people, painting the nursery is one of the first things they do.  It can also be one of the most… [Read More]

Filed Under: Babies and Kids, Baby Care, Green Home Tagged With: eco-friendly babies, eco-friendly nursing, green nursery, tips for eco-friendly nurseries

Planning a Low-Key Kids Birthday Party

February 17, 2015 By Megan 5 Comments

Planning a Low-Key Kids Birthday Party

Planning a low-key kids birthday party can take a lot of the stress out of this special occasion. A quick search of kids birthday parties brings up so many results, including instructions on how to plan the perfect party. When I was little, my mom threw some epic birthday parties. But not because they were… [Read More]

Filed Under: Babies and Kids, Celebrations, Play

Eco-friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts

February 6, 2015 By Megan 2 Comments

Eco-friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts

Valentine’s Day seems to have become synonymous with ridiculously-priced roses, sugary chocolate, and expensive jewellery. Like many holidays, sometimes the true meaning can get lost amongst the desire to find a nice gift. But there are many ways to make the day all about love and spending time with those you care about. If you give each… [Read More]

Filed Under: Celebrations, Crafting Tagged With: eco-friendly Valentine's, eco-friendly Valentine's Day gifts

Valentine’s Day Family Activities

February 3, 2015 By Megan 2 Comments

Valentine’s Day Family Activities

This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday, and I’m really looking forward to spending the day with my boys. I’ve been trying to think of some fun, free (or minimally-priced) activities we can do together as a family that day, before the hubby and I get a (rare) night in alone together! I’m excited… [Read More]

Filed Under: Celebrations, Parenting

Eco-friendly Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

January 25, 2015 By Megan 1 Comment

Eco-friendly Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

I’ve never been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, but something about having children makes all the holidays and occasions that much more special and exciting. Am I right? Valentine’s Day is no exception. Growing up, my mom always made a big deal of celebrating every occasion, whether it was my birthday or Easter or… [Read More]

Filed Under: Celebrations, Crafting Tagged With: eco-friendly, eco-friendly valentine's day crafts, valentine's day crafts

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