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Earth Day Celebrations

On Saturday, my mom and I walked the kids to our town’s Earth Day celebrations. It was also the opening day of this years farmers market and the 40th anniversary of our recycling society. I could go on...

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There is no “away”.

When people throw things “away” where do they think the stuff is going? There is no away. It is either going to a landfill to live buried in there forever. Or (worse) to the incinerator. “What is the...

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And now for a slight rant that’s probably not directed at you.

Today I am going to share with you a rant.  The idea that we should continue buy crap that we don’t need in order to support the economy is unsustainable. The people who are mad at others that are not...

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Inspired by Ed Bigley Jr.

Here’s just a little post to share how much I admire Ed Bigley Jr. What I love about Ed Bigley Jr. is that he doesn’t just talk the talk. He actually rides his bike to make his morning toast. Here is...

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Our -$8.01 Fortis BC Gas Bill!

Sometimes a human likes tangible proof that their actions do make a difference. We have received that proof this week. Our year-end (reconciliation) gas bill arrived. We have monthly equal payments...

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The Dentist, compostable floss, and the fillings.

It’s painful to see things in the waste perspective. My oldest son went for a cleaning a few months ago. I noticed things that have been there since I was a kid like the chairs and the lights. I also...

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Styrofoam heaven.

  I have just found styrofoam heaven at our local recycling depot! For only $2 they will take a large garbage bags worth of styrofoam and send it off to be recycled.  I have a box of assorted styrofoam...

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Going Paperless

What is the next step after cancelling your local paper and stopping junk mail? Our next step will be to get paperless statements for ALL of our regular monthly bills. Over the last few years we have...

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Thrift store kids golf bag and more.

My husband golf’s. I don’t. People could be injured… but I am all for my kids learning the sport. I lucked out Friday and found a really great kids golf bag at Value Village. It looks just like Dad’s...

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Plastic Bagless Bellingham!

I was very happy to learn that Bellingham has a no plastic bags given at stores policy. While shopping there a bit over the weekend no one asked me if I wanted a bag. They had paper ones available but...

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