The pandemic seems to be easing and school is set to start in September here in Ontario. When planning for back-to-school, here are some eco-friendly back-to-school ideas and sustainability tips that you will want to consider. First off, I should mention that I don’t buy everything new at the start of every school year. That’sContinue Reading
8 Easy Things To Do For Plastic-Free July
I’ve taken my family on a plastic-free journey. Going plastic-free was the inspiration for this blog in fact. I recently came across Plastic-Free July. Plastic-free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Since it’s now July, I thought I could share some of theContinue Reading
A Guide on Bike Buying For The Clueless
I’ve put together this Guide on Bike Buying for the clueless because just a few years ago, that was me but I wanted into the world of cycling! Buying a bike when you don’t know a thing about bikes or biking, in general, can be pretty intimidating. Bikes are not cheap and there is thatContinue Reading
Why I changed my mind about lifting weights
Are you avoiding lifting weights? If so, you are not alone. Once upon a time, I avoided doing weights too. I avoided them because I had no idea what to do with weights. I didn’t want to look bulky and masculine. I didn’t know the advantages of doing weights. For years, my husband wanted meContinue Reading
8 Lessons I Learned From Sewing
Let’s talk about the lessons I learned From sewing, so you don’t make the same mistakes. I’m learning to sew for sustainability’s sake. I not only want to sew to mend clothes, but I want to learn to make my own clothes. My mom sewed, and a couple of my sisters are great seamstresses. I,Continue Reading
5 Tips for a Successful Lunchtime Workout
A lunchtime workout is a great time to workout if you struggle to find the time. If you are a busy mom trying to carve out time to workout, a lunchtime workout might be a great strategy for you! It works well for me since I still have enough energy during that time of day. ByContinue Reading
7 Eco-friendly places to shop in Niagara
Looking for eco-friendly places to shop in Niagara? Here’s a list of shops, from groceries, produce, fashion, essentials and wine that you won’t want to miss. Food and Drink Bulk Barn *Please note that during the pandemic, the Bulk Barn has cancelled their reusable container program but I’m happy to report that it’s back on.BulkContinue Reading
Let’s get NEKID! A Handcrafted Body Care Review
Let’s get Nekid! I was sent two full samples of Nekid body care products a few weeks ago to review. After giving them a fair trial over several weeks, I’m ready to share my thoughts. I received the hydrating unscented aloe face cream and natural body lotion in lavender as gifts with the purpose orContinue Reading
What’s an Apiarist? Here’s what you need to know!
What’s an Apiarist? It’s a beekeeper and I’m so excited about my interview with Abigail who keeps bees as a hobby. I’ve been exploring various eco-friendly hobbies and passion projects lately. Last week I interviewed Amanda from Butter is Better. She had a lot of insightful information to share about her homemade skincare line. ThisContinue Reading
Interview with Amanda from Butter is Better
Today I want to introduce you to Amanda from Butter is Better, who is one of my twin sister’s friends. Amanda makes her own line of handmade skincare. She mostly sells her products to family and friends. I found her story and information so interesting that I thought I’d share it with you in theContinue Reading
Most Popular Posts of 2020
I’m ending 2020 with a round-up of Green Slice of Life’s most popular posts of 2020. Where to start? 2020 was a year that many of us would like to put behind us and even forget. However, there were still lots of remarkable things that happened this past year. New family members were added, nephewsContinue Reading
Update On Going Plastic-Free
So, a year has come and gone. I started Green Slice around a year ago. One of my first post as about my Plastic-Free experiment, and followed with an update two months later. So, now a year in, I’m providing you with another update on my family’s journey ongoing plastic-free. I decided to write thisContinue Reading
