Camping 5R’s Summer holidays are here!! It is time to plan for your next camping trip! In our beautiful province of British Columbia, with our rolling mountains and crystal clear lakes, campers from many places enjoy their stay. Have you ever pondered about the amount of waste and garbage that can accumulate at the campsite? …
Safety Month For The Family: Ready for Summer?? Vivian Green Living, Our Planet The end of June is here, it is never too late for safety. June is National Safety Month and we need to keep this in mind for the rest of the summer. Since school is over and the weather is wonderful, the …
Barbecue On Father’s Day Father’s day and barbecues are like horses and carriages. Both go hand in hand. Well, this is definitely the case for our family. As soon as our aunts and uncles confirmed the date and location of our Father’s Day barbecue, we, the little people, began our planning. Firstly, as a habit, …
Imagine being with the same group of people in a room for ten whole months…. That is exactly what your children’s teacher is going through this past year. They get to see their students around eight hours a day. This is definitely more time spent than with their own parents! Some teachers are lucky and …
Father’s Day is coming up! As the day gets closer and closer, there are many advertisings with lists of Father’s Day gifts. Fortunately, our local communities are organizing quite a few very unique Father’s Day activities for that weekend. Let’s Be Unique After doing a bit of digging and research, here is a list of …
What is kindness? According to the Wikipedia definition, “Kindness is a behavior marked by ethical characteristics, a pleasant disposition, and concern and consideration for others”. Recently, some comments on our social media platform reminds us of an issue among the zero waste community. The Zero Waste Movement is a global movement and many people are at a …
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Potluck With Less Waste: Success at the Family Gathering Vivian Fun Treats & Activities, Green Living, Holidays, Our Planet, Zero Waste Kitchen This past Sunday was Mother’s Day. Being part of the younger generation and the only mother in this group, I was glad that our family celebrated Mother’s Day with a potluck. Potlucks are …
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Mother’s Day, the Zero-Waste Way Vivian Fun Treats & Activities, Green Living, Holidays Time flies and May is here! The weather is finally warming up. It’s nice to finally be able to see more blue skies and sunshine. A couple months back, March was a month that we celebrate womanhood. Now in May, it is …
It is April and the April showers are arriving in our beautiful province. As I walk around the city, I am starting to see the beginnings of flower bulbs and leaves sprouting from the branches and ground. Cherry blossoms, in particular, are blooming everywhere in the city. Sometimes, the flower petals may even fall and …
Spring break for the little ones and us, parents is holiday time for many of us. It is a time when the children get a break from school. Many may decide to fly off to far or foreign lands for Spring break. This year we are visiting some farm animals! Packing As we are packing …
Every March is the month of focusing on the empowerment of women. Coincidentally, I am watching a series of mysteries whose protagonist is a lady detective. This particular series happens in the 1920s, right after the First World War. Throughout the episodes, the topic of women wanting to work and being frowned upon for wanting …
The month of February is coming to an end. This past month many of us have focused on the theme of love. First, it is romantic love. Then, there is the love of family and friends. Now, it is time to think about self-love and self-care. At Home First of all, let us start …
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Here we are at the beginning of February. The supermarkets and social media starts to remind us that is time for Valentine’s Day. Traditionally, this day often focuses on the topic of romantic love. However, in the modern-day settings, this day can be celebrated differently. Valentine’s Day is for everyone. Besides for couples that are romantically involved, …
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After going through your household with your list of zero-waste challenge activities, it is time to venture outside and into the community! Have you been successful so far? Are you ready? Good Morning! Firstly, most of us start the day with a cup of coffee or tea. For those on the run, bringing your …
Zero-waste Home Challenge Wardrobe Party: – Go through the collection of clothes and sort out items that you have not worn for at least a year. Pack them up and have a swap meet with your friends! Do not open the bags and just swap them. Surprises are more entertaining! Wardrobe Donations: – After going …
