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3 Ways to Preserve Summer Produce
The plan for freezing summer produce It’s officially the end of the summer season, though it’s been an extended summer here in Southwestern BC! As a result we’ve still been seeing some amazing summer produce in the last month or so and the question is – how best to keep a taste of summer to enjoy through the winter? In the past many people canned peaches, pears, beans, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes… and I’m just not confident enough to do it! I had attempted pickles once and a couple of the jars went bad which made me nervous to try again. So this year I’ve decided to freeze some of our…
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Sustainable & Natural Skincare with Gamanity Cosmetics
|PR| We were kindly gifted some products from Gamanity in exchange for an honest review. As always, all thoughts are our own. Please read more on our Privacy Policy and Disclaimers Page. Have you ever looked at your skincare or cosmetics and thought about how much plastic there is and what impact they are having on our environment? I think about it quite often as I’m still trying to eliminate plastic from different areas of my life. In this week’s post, I’m sharing about Gamanity Cosmetics and some of their products that can help us make those small changes to healthier and more sustainable products. Plastic in our Skincare Routines When Krista…
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4 Reasons Not to Celebrate Single Use Plastic Bans
It’s encouraging to see many places in the world, including Canada, adopting single use plastic bans. Plastic is a huge problem for the planet since it doesn’t break down and disappear. According to the BBC, over 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year and 40% of that is single use plastic. Clearly something needs to be done and banning single use plastics is great, but there are a few reasons I hesitate to celebrate the single use plastic bans that have been put in place. 4 Things to Consider About Single Use Plastic Bans I’m in no way against single use plastic bans. I think it is a…
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A Second Try at Making DIY Beeswax Wraps
Plastic Free July: Simple Actions As we continue through Plastic Free July, I’m revisiting a project that I had attempted previously, but failed at: DIY beeswax wraps. I moved away from regularly using cling wrap some years ago but still had a couple of things I would use it for — and cringe every time. Thankfully I found beeswax wraps as an alternative, which are made of natural and biodegradeable ingredients such as cotton cloth and beeswax. However, purchasing them can be expensive, so I decided to try making my own budget-friendly version. Making my DIY Beeswax Wraps The more complicated versions of these wraps blend beeswax, jojoba oil, and…
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Going Waste Free Doesn’t Have to be Fancy or Expensive
When you think of “plastic free” or “zero waste,” does a certain aesthetic come to mind? It does for me. I picture those beautiful HGTV-type kitchens with matching jars in the pantry or bathrooms with bamboo and linen or amber glass. I think I do that because companies have caught onto the profitability of zero-waste and sustainable products and found a way to effectively market it. I don’t think there is anything wrong with owning a beautifully curated zero-waste home, but I do think it is important to remember that going waste free does not have to be fancy. Being sustainable doesn’t have to mean purchasing a ton of new…
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Plastic Free July: 3 Years On
Plastic Free July: Background Plastic Free July is a month long event that encourages people to examine their plastic use and minimize plastic in everyday life. Plastic Free July started with a small group of people in Western Australia and has since become a part of the Plastic Free Foundation. Events are held worldwide with millions of people participating. The great thing about Plastic Free July is that anyone can participate and that you can join in at your own pace. You don’t have to ditch 100% of your plastic right from July 1st – small, continuous changes over a period of time make a huge difference. To get started, simply…
