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How to Connect with Nature (on a budget)

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)”

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”

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”

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”

10 Cozy Canadian Sweaters for Snuggle Season

Oops! It’s been a minute since I posted, but after the Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide, I needed a bit of a breather to create some more seasonal content! I love love LOVE this time of year (have I said that before?). Not sure if it’s the magic of the season, the holiday music and movies,Continue reading “10 Cozy Canadian Sweaters for Snuggle Season”

10 Clean Beauty Products (I’m Loving Right Now)

Clean/Eco-Friendly beauty products are becoming increasingly more accessible to everyone, which is such an amazing thing! The best way to figure out if a company is following ethical and sustainable practices is to seek out the “About” page on their website and see what measures they are taking to ensure people, the planet, and animalsContinue reading “10 Clean Beauty Products (I’m Loving Right Now)”