TGIFTF! Thank Goodness it’s Favourite Things Friday! As you know, I’m super picky about what I put on my skin. I’m pickier about my skincare products than I am about my food. (I’m trying to kick the McDonald’s cravings, I swear!) Since learning about the harmful chemicals that are hidden in so many big-name beauty […]

I’m an eager participant in David Suzuki’s 30×30 Nature Challenge. One roadblock to success is that there isn’t a ton of large natural space within reasonable walking distance from our home. (We will make an effort to get to beautiful spots like Parc Maisonneuve and Parc de la Bellerive, but not daily.) That being said, with a […]

Wednesday is many things. Some might call it Hump Day, I call it Waste Less Wednesday!   This post contains affiliate links. One of the main reasons I’ve been able to significantly cut down on the amount of trash we put out on the curb is by switching from heavy, not-so-environmentally-friendly, strip-mined clay litter to a […]

I received the products free for review, but all opinions remain my own. (I went on to purchase more The Copper Hat supplies for my Dad!) Working as a David Suzuki’s Queen of Green volunteer Green Coach this year, I was inspired to find even more ways to cut down on waste in our home. […]

Module 3 for David Suzuki’s Queen of Green Coaching Families focuses on toxic substances in our care products. I’m helping my coaching families find ways to reduce and/or eliminate their exposure to such substances, a practice I have almost perfected at our house! You know what my best friends and I used do for fun? Go […]

Since I’ve been selected as one of David Suzuki’s Queen of Green “Green Coaches” for 2014, on Wednesdays I post my favourite ways to waste less…. #wasteLESSwednesday is my super hashtag. I’ve been using reusable mesh produce bags ever since my Mom made me a set about 6 years ago. Most people have made the switch to reusable shopping […]

Since I’ve been selected as one of David Suzuki’s Queen of Green “Green Coaches” for 2014, on Wednesdays I post my favourite ways to waste less…. #wasteLESSwednesday is my super hashtag.   This post contains affiliate links. You don’t have to make your own body wash to cut back on plastic packaging in your shower stall. Buying bars […]

Since I’ve been selected as one of David Suzuki’s Queen of Green “Green Coaches” for 2014, on Wednesdays I post my favourite ways to waste less…. #wasteLESSwednesday is my super hashtag. I admit that I don’t actually use coconut milk for cooking: it’s the main ingredient in my homemade shampoo. I don’t need a whole can to […]

As you know, I’m a 2014 David Suzuki’s Queen of Green Coach, with 5 families under my charge. Module 1 was all about waste reduction, and Module 2 is about food! Compared to the Waste module, I feel like our family has a lot less to be proud about in terms of our eating habits. […]

At the start of David Suzuki’s Queen of Green Coaching Module 1, I outlined the goals I set for our family. Being a Green Coach has been the kick in the butt I needed to tweak a few things in our household to keep our waste production to the bare minimum. Here’s a follow up […]

Since I’ve been selected as one of David Suzuki’s Queen of Green “Green Coaches” for 2014, on Wednesdays I post my favourite ways to waste less…. #wasteLESSwednesday is my super hashtag.   As part of my DIY haircare routine, I use apple cider vinegar mixed with water in a spray bottle in lieu of conditioner! It works great, […]

I’m now at the 6-month-mark for going ‘no poo, or, at least “no commercial ‘poo” on my lovely locks. I don’t see any reason why I would return to store-bought shampoo and conditioner, considering that… I’m saving time and water because I only need to wash my hair twice a week; I’m saving huge bucks […]

Since I’ve been selected as one of David Suzuki’s Queen of Green “Green Coaches” for 2014, on Wednesdays I post my favourite ways to waste less…. #wasteLESSwednesday is my super hashtag. I really think that wet wipes are one of the most wasteful products out there, next to disposable diapers! I use a bum spray and cloth […]

If somehow you missed the memo, I, Maman Loup, am one of David Suzuki’s Queen of Green‘s 2014 Coaches! In a nutshell, I have now adopted 5 local families to help them achieve their families’ get greener goals. Each of my families is a different shade of green, so each one will have its unique […]