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Sustainable Sights from Vancouver to Vegas
Earlier this summer my friend and I went on a road trip from Vancouver, BC to Las Vegas, Nevada. I know, a road trip doesn’t sound like the most sustainable type of trip, but we were heading to Vegas to see a nostalgic band and it was a far cheaper and more fun way to travel than by air. We rented a vehicle so we had a more fuel efficient car to drive and hit the road for a 9 day tour of 6 states. Why not make the most of our time on the road?! Our Road Trip Itinerary With nine days on the road we had an ambitious…
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4 Simple ways to enjoy garden tomatoes all year long
If you garden, and you have any number of tomato plants in your garden, you know that there comes a point every summer when the garden tomatoes seem to ripen all at once! While eating them fresh is one of the best parts of having a garden, sometimes there is too much at one time to eat fresh, so this is our chance to preserve a taste of summer to enjoy year-round. Tomatoes are incredibly versatile so there are plenty of simple and delicious ways to use them. Below I’ll share a few of my go-to favourite options for handling the wave of end-of-summer tomatoes headed our way! Even if…
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Sustainable Lifestyle Ideas for Starting Fresh as the Seasons Change
Heading towards the end of August, feeling the crispness to evening air, and seeing the occasional leaf change colour are all reminders that we’re about to head into a new season. Changing seasons can be a great time to reflect on how things are going and what we would like to bring into our new season. This can apply to every area of our life, even our sustainable lifestyle choices. Sustainable Lifestyle Motivations to take with you at the Change of Seasons If you are feeling reflective like I am, here are some thoughts and questions to consider as we embrace the incoming fall season. They may not feel explicitly…
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Sustainable back-to-school ideas that save money
I can’t quite believe it’s already August, which means I’m starting to wrap my mind around back-to-school season. It feels like summer just got started, but September is coming quickly with it’s back-to-school shopping list. Between clothes, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, lunches, and fall gear, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea that everything needs to be new. The good news is that getting ready for a new school year doesn’t have to mean buying everything brand new. With a little planning it’s not hard to use items already on hand, shop secondhand, and be intentional about things that do need to be purchased. These simple choices allow…
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6 Ways our Lives Became More Sustainable by Moving to the City
To say I’ve had a major life change in the last month is an understatement. I recently bought my first home and moved right into downtown Vancouver. Major cities don’t come across as the most environmentally friendly places, but my life has become instantly more eco-friendly since moving here only a few weeks ago. Eco-Friendly Changes Resulting from our City Move While I knew there was going to be some immediate impact to our lifestyle moving to the middle of a city, I didn’t realize how immediate the sustainable lifestyle changes would be. Moving to a concrete jungle doesn’t scream sustainable lifestyle to me, but I was pleasantly surprised at…
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Make the most of summer with your local library
Between vacations, camps, extra outings, and finding ways to keep the kids entertained while school’s out, it’s easy for summer entertainment spending to add up. That’s one of the reasons I love our local library: it’s one of those places that offers so much without costing a thing. Whether you’re looking for a stack of great books, a fun family activity, a quiet place to escape the heat, or something new to learn, the library is a great place to start! And today’s libraries are about so much more than borrowing books. They offer free programs for all ages, ebooks and audiobooks you can access from home, community events, clubs,…
