Spending time in your natural surroundings is arguably one of the best ways to develop a connection to the environment. For me, that means spending as much time as I can in the forest or on the lake, breathing in the fresh air and listening to the bird songs. If you’re not someone who lovesContinue reading “How to Connect with Nature (on a budget)”
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What’s In My Adventure Bag?
If you know me, it’s no secret that I love outdoor adventuring/exploring. Any spare time I have is spent hiking, paddling, or even just sitting outside amongst the trees, basking in the glory that is Mother Nature. Being connected to nature is such an important part of being a sustainability advocate – if you don’tContinue reading “What’s In My Adventure Bag?”
12 Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Feel Good About Giving
Mother’s Day is just around the corner (May 9th in case you need the reminder) and I think all of our Mothers/Moms/Mums/Guardians/Mother Figures deserve some appreciation, especially during a long pandemic stretch like this. I live in Ontario, Canada and we’ve been in lockdown since essentially November, so I haven’t been able to see myContinue reading “12 Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Feel Good About Giving”
Q&A with Growfish.co!
Why did you start Growfish.co? After working in marketing for over a decade and witnessing the many evolutions within the digital industry I wanted to see whether it was possible to create a truly sustainable business using design and tech for good. I firmly believe that all industries have a responsibility to be greener asContinue reading “Q&A with Growfish.co!”
The Do’s and Don’ts of Foraging
Food foraging is something I feel very interested in, but truthfully I didn’t know much about it until recently. I’ve always been super freaked out about picking something and poisoning myself (hello ending of “Into the Wild”) or it tasting just plain bad. Since the pandemic began, I think a lot of people have beenContinue reading “The Do’s and Don’ts of Foraging”
10 Dresses on My Spring Wishlist (under $200!)
Woo Spring is upon us! It has me thinking about all the cute, sustainable dresses that I want in my closet, BUT I know better than to just replace a bunch of stuff every season for no reason. First, I need to make sure all of my items fit and I feel good wearing them.Continue reading “10 Dresses on My Spring Wishlist (under $200!)”
How to Have a Sustainable Work from Home Setup
As we approach the anniversary of “two weeks of working from home” that turned into a whole year, it has me reflecting on HOW people are working from home! Whether you have a 9-5, you’re a student, you’re a blogger, or you’re just looking for work, you inevitably spend a lot of time at someContinue reading “How to Have a Sustainable Work from Home Setup”
6 Eco-Friendly Day Trips (for after lockdown)
Welcome to lockdown 2.0: on your left you’ll find your couch and on your right you’ll find all of your past travel memories that you took for granted. But wait, could there be a light at the end of this Covid tunnel? I think we’ve all spent (nearly) the past year wondering when this willContinue reading “6 Eco-Friendly Day Trips (for after lockdown)”
My 2021 Sustainable Intentions
2020 was a shit show and honestly, this year isn’t magically renewed with the sprinkle of some fairy dust. HOWEVER, I am feeling optimistic about the things I can control in my own life. Namely, the goals I have for myself (and my partner) to live more sustainably and low waste. I’ve never pretended toContinue reading “My 2021 Sustainable Intentions”
Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping
I don’t know about you all, but I find gift wrapping to be such a cathartic, heart-warming part of the holiday season. I always pop on a holiday movie (maybe Home Alone or The Santa Clause tonight) and just enjoy the slow process of parceling up little treasures for my family and friends. In theContinue reading “Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping”
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