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10 Practical tips to save money on heating this winter
Introduction If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, then winter is slowly taking hold for you as it is for us here in Southwestern BC. Winter brings with it cozy sweaters, hot cocoa, and…cold! As temperatures drop, energy bills tend to rise, leaving everyone searching for ways to stay warm while staying on a budget. With some simple changes and a bit of planning, it’s possible to keep warm while keeping our wallets happy. And an important bonus to reducing energy use is a reduction in our carbon footprint as well! In this blog post, I’m exploring ten practical ways to reduce energy use and save money on heating this…
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Spooky and delicious: 5 Halloween-themed kid lunch ideas
Getting Creative with Food! I don’t know about you, but it seems that just when I find something that’s working for lunches, my kids decide they don’t like it anymore! So why not use Halloween as an opportunity to experiment with some new fun and budget-friendly lunch ideas? Whether they’re attending a Halloween party at school or just want to enjoy a ghoulishly good meal at home, there are plenty of fun and spooky ideas to make lunchtime a memorable and delicious experience. In this blog post, we’ll share some Halloween-themed kid lunch ideas that are both nutritious and entertaining. Let’s dive into the cauldron of creativity! Check out our…
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4 ways to use your home to combat climate change
The Climate Change Collective Welcome to the Climate Change Collective series, through which a group of environmentally minded bloggers are trying to keep climate change at the top of people’s minds! In this series, one blogger writes a topical post and the Climate Change Collective participants write a response to their post, sharing thoughts or more information on the topic. This month, Michelle from Boomer Eco Crusader shares about the impact that microforests can have on the environment in the latest Climate Change Collective post here. As I read through Michelle’s post about the impact that microforests can have on an area, I began to think about how we all have…
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Backyard garden: 2023 season update
As the seasons (abruptly, here on the southwest coast of BC!) change, it’s a good time to look back on the gardening season that was. As it’s all too easy to forget the nuances of the year, it’s helpful to make notes about what worked, what didn’t, and what could be changed up for next year! All in all I’d have to say it was a pretty good year, see below for highlights! Read along about past years here. Best thing made with garden produce (so far) Have you ever heard of a tomato mill or strainer? I hadn’t until a couple of years ago but then I discovered this…
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Climate Change Collective: Is It Too Late to Address Climate Change?
The Climate Change Collective This post is a part of our Climate Change Collective series, through which a group of environmentally minded bloggers are trying to keep climate change at the top of people’s minds. In this series, one blogger writes a topical post and the Climate Change Collective participants write a response to their post, sharing thoughts or more information on the topic. This month, Molly from Transatlantic Notes debunks several myths about climate change in the latest Climate Change Collective lead post. As I read through Molly’s informative post, the stark reality of climate change hit me yet again. I sometimes wonder if it’s the magnitude of the issue that…
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10 Creative Ways to Repurpose Old Towels
I’m not sure if it’s the change of season, or the movement toward return to school and routine, but I’ve been feeling a need to declutter. And one of the items that I always seem to have too many of is towels! My family and I are planning a sewing day to create head wraps for use with wet hair that will use up some of my many towels, but it got me thinking – what else could I use my old towels for? Here are 10 ideas to help me (and other towel hoarders!) with our overflowing linen cupboards. If you’re also looking to declutter, see our past post…
