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Eco-Birthday Party Ideas

Eco-Birthday Party Ideas

Michelle Carchrae April 28, 2011 0

Kid's birthday parties can be environmentally friendly affairs by asking for pre-loved toys or a donation instead of gifts, using biodegradable cutlery, quality going-away gifts and reusable decorations

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Grow Local Food with Community Gardening

Grow Local Food with Community Gardening

Michelle Carchrae April 27, 2011 0

Getting involved with community gardening and agriculture is easier than you think! Community gardens and community supported agriculture are helping to increase our local food production and make growing food accessible to everyone

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Reduce Waste by Composting Kitchen Scraps

Reduce Waste by Composting Kitchen Scraps

Michelle Carchrae April 26, 2011 1

Learning how to reduce the amount of waste your family produces is an important part of living a greener lifestyle. While most people know the three R’s - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, fewer

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50 Things to Do for Earth Day 2011:41-50

50 Things to Do for Earth Day 2011:41-50

Michelle Carchrae April 22, 2011 1

Happy Earth Day 2011! Our week-long countdown of 50 great things has been a big hit with lots of positive feedback from readers. What is your favourite idea? What are you doing today to

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50 Things to do for Earth Day 2011: 31-40

50 Things to do for Earth Day 2011: 31-40

Michelle Carchrae April 21, 2011 0

Wondering what to do for Earth Day tomorrow? Here are numbers 31-40 on our list of ideas

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50 Things to do for Earth Day 2011: 21-30

50 Things to do for Earth Day 2011: 21-30

Michelle Carchrae April 20, 2011 1

What are your plans for celebrating Earth Day this year? Here are numbers 21-30 on our list of 50 Things to Do for Earth Day 2011. 21. Take the bus. 22. Clear out a

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How to Go Cycling With Kids

How to Go Cycling With Kids

Michelle Carchrae April 20, 2011 1

Springtime is the perfect time of year to go cycling with kids. After months of clouds and rain, the wide open blue skies beckon with promises of adventure and cherry blossoms. Families with kids

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50 Things to do for Earth Day 2011: 11-20

50 Things to do for Earth Day 2011: 11-20

Michelle Carchrae April 19, 2011 0

Continuing our countdown to Earth Day 2011, here are numbers 11 to 20 on our list of 50 things to do to celebrate

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Green Housecleaning

Green Housecleaning

Michelle Carchrae April 19, 2011 1

Cleaning house may not be everyone's favourite activity, but did you know that some chemicals in household cleaners can be hazardous to your health? Instead of giving up housekeeping, consider using greener cleaning solutions.

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50 Things to do for Earth Day 2011: 1-10

50 Things to do for Earth Day 2011: 1-10

Michelle Carchrae April 18, 2011 0

Since Earth Day is coming up on Friday, April 22, we've rounded up 50 great ideas for ways you can celebrate (and many of them are free). Watch for our ten daily picks every

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