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Reducing waste: Creative ways to use egg shells and cartons
Egg shells and cartons often end up discarded, but with a little creativity, they can be transformed into useful items that can also be budget-helpers. A couple of weeks ago Alison shared about the significant impact of food waste on our environment – every bit of waste that can be reused is helpful! For other ideas to reuse items around the house, see a few of our past posts here: A few ideas to use eggshells: A few ideas to use egg cartons: Repurposing egg shells and egg cartons is one small way to reduce waste and embrace sustainable living – and every little bit helps! By finding new uses…
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Looking Back at our 2024 Blogging Year
The beginning of a new year is a natural time for reflection. A new year marks the passing of time, a fresh start. With all of my health challenges this last year, I’ve been in quite a reflective mood just in general. So as the new year starts, I thought I’d take a look back at our 2024 year of blogging. Our 2024 Year of Blogging This blogging reflection generally happens often, but the actually putting it down on paper seems to happen every two years. The last time I made a post like this it was about our 2022 blogging year. In a way these posts feel a bit…
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Planning for next year’s garden: 5 ways to make it a great year
I know, I know, it seems too early…But I had my copy of the Westcoast Seeds Gardening Guide dog-eared and was ready to order my seeds last month! I can’t be the only one… Whether you’re a long-time gardener or a first-time grower, getting ahead of planning and organizing in the fall and winter months can lead to a fantastic garden in the coming year… Which means that now is the perfect time to start planning! So as I’m going through these steps myself, I thought I’d share what I consider each year to prepare for the coming season. 1. Reflecting on past years’ gardens Before diving into planning for…
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Why Food Waste is a Big Deal and How to Prevent it
If you want to get me fired up in a conversation, simply mention food waste. This is a large topic and a huge problem that is minimized in our society. At least, that’s what it feels like to me. On a small, personal scale, wasting food can seem harmless, but food waste is actually a big problem for our planet. This post is a part of our Climate Change Collective conversations. We’re excited to be starting off the group’s conversation this month with the topic of food waste. Learn more about the Climate Change Collective below. What is food waste? First, let’s define what we’re talking about. At its basic level, food…
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6 Easy appetizers you can make with pantry staples
Are you planning a get-together or need something to bring to a holiday gathering? I find that planning and purchasing the ingredients for appetizers can be fun but also a bit overwhelming because there are so many amazing recipes! Inevitably I find myself at the grocery store buying expensive ingredients I don’t usually use – and so may not use all of. This week I started thinking about how helpful it would be for budget, food waste and overall simplicity purposes if I could make several easy appetizers with ingredients that I already have on hand. I started to look around for recipes that will use items I already have…
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Why Bottle Deposit Systems are Good for the Planet
Incentivizing people to participate in climate positive actions such as recycling can be an effective way to tackle climate change. While adding financial stresses to already maxed out grocery budgets could be a controversial conversation, bottle deposit systems have a proven track record of environmental and economic benefits. This post is a part of our Climate Change Collective conversations. Michelle at Boomer Eco Crusader is starting off our conversation this month with her post “Carrot or stick? Which works better to reduce our environmental footprint.” Learn more about the Climate Change Collective below. History of Bottle Deposit System in BC I’m always surprised to hear that other places—even within Canada—do not have…
