How to Compost
As people begin to be more environmentally and economically conscious, composting is becoming more and more popular. However, for many it’s still a new concept.If you’re interested in learning more about this green practice, here are a few composting basics to get you started. More »
Shop Green
Shopping for eco-friendly items? Visit our directory of green online retailers. More »
Our Story and Why We Eat to Fight Cancer- Part 1: Berries
This is the first in a series of posts on eating to fight cancer, a topic that is very close to our family’s heart. We will be featuring ten foods that have cancer fighting properties with an explanation of what those properties are and a favourite recipe of ours that includes cancer fighting ingredients. More »
How to Kill Weeds Naturally
You don’t have to pour hazardous chemicals onto your yard or garden to kill weeds. Using natural weed killers means the weeds, not you, get poisoned! Here are some ideas of how to rid your yard of weeds without the health risks associated with synthetic weed killers. More »
All Natural Home Remedies for Hay Fever
Unfortunately for allergy sufferers there is more than one hay fever season. Spring, late summer, and fall all feature different irritating pollens. Hay fever symptoms can include runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, “tickle” in the throat or chest, and even skin rashes. More »
Category Archives: Green Food Choices
Sustainable Seafood – Making Ethical Fish Choices
When it comes to eating fish, some choices are more ethical than others. Finding ethical and sustainable seafood can seem like quite a challenge especially when the guidelines are continually changing. Below
How to Buy Meat and Still be Environmentally Friendly
Vegetarian diets are being promoted as the most eco friendly way to eat but meat eaters, for whom eating less meat is not an option, still have other, healthy, environmentally sound choices. If you
I’m Never Buying Yogurt Again!
A couple of months ago I did a post about CSN Stores and how I was trying to choose between getting a Yolife yogurt maker or a solar powered desklamp to review.
How To Reduce the Amount of Food Packaging You Bring Home on Grocery Day
Foods, especially processed and pre-made, often have multiple layers of unnecessary packaging. Food manufacturers usually use this as a way to add bright colours and flashy slogans to catch your attention and convince you to spend
How To Stop Wasting Food – It’s Bad for the Planet and Your Budget
In our house very little food goes to waste. If leftovers aren't eaten within two days they get frozen. Vegetables that are looking a little sad get thrown into a batch of
How to Go Green Grocery Shopping
Part of leading a greener lifestyle is paying closer attention to how you shop and what you buy. Whether you're shopping for food, clothing or household items you need to plan ahead, pay attention
