Green Living

Recycling is not the same as a zero-waste lifestyle. Read my journey in learning the difference and why you should care about it too. I used to love telling people that my family recycled so much. Our large recycling bin is front and center in the kitchen and our smaller…

Looking for ways to stay eco-friendly for back-to-school season? Why not reuse school supplies? This is not another blog post trying to convince you to buy more reusable bags, water bottles or containers. Don’t get me wrong, we use all those things already, so our family is already being less…

I have been waiting to get a haircut until the weather changes because every summer, my hair gets somewhat damaged from the sun, the chlorine in the pool and anything else summer brings. But I must admit, this summer my hair has kept its shine and softness, thanks to a…

If you love the smell of lavender, this will make you happy – the Quebec company, Bleu Lavande, known for their cosmetic creams and essentials oil, has now created a line of cleaning products with their lavender, called Loft. Bleu Lavande said is was an easy decision to add Loft…

Ok mamas, you know what it’s like. Cleaning the house and making sure things are germ free for your little ones, but trying your best not to use products that are dangerous in any way. There have been some products I have found in the past that work well, others…

This weekend Montreal is home to the annual Eating Well and Living Green Expo at the Palais des Congres. Stephanie was my guide through the maze of information there and we had a great time!

With three children under five years old, you can bet that the concept of spring cleaning sounds glorious. A spotless hallway free of sand and mud? A kitchen without finger prints all over the fridge and stove? Or how about a floor that shines? It’s a lovely thought.