It is officially Secondhand September! Buying items secondhand is more sustainable than buying new. This month I challenge you to try to buy any items you might need secondhand! I have been purchasing secondhand clothing for years now without any issue and I have previously discussed secondhand clothing purchases in detail here. Today I thought […]
As a person with several autoimmune diseases and mental illnesses, I am very used to doctors pushing medications that are only bandaid solutions for my problems. These medications usually mask or numb the problem, without actually helping to treat it. They also come with an incredibly long list of side effects. I am aware of […]
One of my favourite things to do is to chat with my grandparents over the phone. They often wish they could see what I am talking about, as my grandparents do not have cell phones and live far away. This makes sharing pictures with them a little more difficult than we are used to. Therefore, […]
Over the past five years I have been working towards my degree which focused on researching and studying the environment in a holistic and comprehensive manner. I have focused on soil genesis, plant ecology, plant and soil identification, assessing environmental impact, Indigenous studies, anthropology, environmental soil science, sustainable plant and soil management, forest ecology, terrestrial […]
I have been rather busy lately and my latest project is something that I am incredibly proud of. This month, I collaborated with Naked Kitty Naturals to make two lip balms! These lip balms are packaged in cardboard, not plastic, and are made from natural ingredients. More importantly, all proceeds from the purchases of these […]
Hosting events and parties is exciting, however it can also be overwhelming and quite unsustainable. Nevertheless, there are ways to make your gatherings more sustainable – it’s actually not as difficult as you may think! I have been putting together quite a few events this Spring and I am proud to say that I have […]
Okay – let’s talk CBD oil. CBD is derived from the hemp plant. CBD is not psychoactive, therefore it won’t give you the high that THC gives you. CBD is more like a little plant miracle that tackles inflammation and pain (that I am completely obsessed with). When applied topically, CBD can help with inflammation, […]
