Green Living

I don’t remember the last time I truly made a New Year’s resolution. Not because I don’t want to set goals for myself, but I don’t want to limit them to January 1st. I like to see where the year brings me and role with things as they come my…

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 wasteful. However, the longer my boys are in school, the more I realize, I’m…

Recently, Quebec company Omaiki created their HOM Signé line. The complete line of products is a beautiful effort to help us as a society reuse items instead of disposing of waste on a daily basis. Omaiki sent me over the line and I decided to make a project out of…

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…

I must admit I love telling people that my family recycles so much. Our large recycling bin is front and center in the kitchen and our smaller garbage bin lives under the sink. When there is a party with friends, I might be the one making sure to collect the…

It might be a little hard to imagine right now, but before you know it, school will be out. If your kids are anything like mine, they mentally have one foot out the school door, ready to start summer vacation. These last weeks can be tough to keep them focused…

I have some exciting news to share! I have a new partnership with a fantastic company of women. If you haven’t heard of Omaiki, you have to check them out. They have just relaunched their website to include a blog section with parenting posts and more. The company itself has…

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!