A few years ago, I had a runny nose – all of the time! I also had lost my sense of smell. I went to a doctor, and she gave me a prescription for Flonase, a steroid that is sprayed into the nose and that mostly stopped the nose from running. I came from a […]
Warning: The Truth About Splenda and Others Diet Sweeteners
I lost my mom to dementia a couple of years ago. Growing up, we ate what I now consider poorly. It wasn’t unusual to have Kraft Dinner, sweet cereals or other processed foods. She eventually got Diabetes, then Dementia. The really sad thing about her death was when she got sepsis, and they couldn’t operate […]
Your eco friend: where have I been?
It’s been several years since I wrote a post on this site, but interestingly, I still get a substantial number of views. While I haven’t updated much, I have kept this site active and free of ads and plan to continue this practice. I also wish to get active again and start a YouTube channel […]
Creating a Vertical Garden from Pallets
We live on a park with a hill and there is an ugly 7 foot tall concrete wall between our house and our neighbours. Last year I got a bunch of pots and some flowers for the wall. This year the project got a lot bigger! Mark and I built this garden wall recently […]
Solar Thermal Heating
Although the majority of the renovation was fixing and replacing, we had decided to install an insulated, attached, front drive, 3 car garage. As we had already decided to heat the home and garage area with solar thermal we were able to put the flexible polyethylene (PEX) into the flooring of the garage. The […]
Growing Tomatoes from a Slice
I was reading a post from Mother Earth News that said you can grow tomatoes from a slice. The post tells us that you can grow your tomato plants quicker and easier, following this easy-peasy tomato slice method. Little Things demonstrates just how easy it is to take a tomato that’s past its prime, slice it […]
How to Decipher Grocery Lables
I am very aware of what products I buy from a grocery store and usually shop the edges where the fresh, not processed food is. I always, always read the labels as well. I recently came across this info graphic from Woodside Health & Tennis Club that does a pretty good job explaining the different labels […]
Move up housing
This is an amusing video from the BBC1 showing a Hermit Crab ‘swap meet’. As hermit crabs grow, they need larger shells. Since suitable intact shells are sometimes limited, competition often occurs. The availability of empty shells depends on the relative abundance of gastropods and hermit crabs, matched for size. If the crabs vary significantly in size, the […]
Breaking the Lawn Habit
Consider the amount of work, water and resources spent on a product that only requires more work, water and resources. It is time to think about repurposing our lawns. It may be time to try a different kind of seed, this can be in the form of a water-saving garden planted with native and drought tolerant plants, even an […]
Geothermal Installation Easy Install
Geothermal systems can save 40 percent to 70 percent on home-heating and 30 percent to 50 percent on home-cooling costs over conventional systems. Yes, Geothermal can work great but may not be efficient in all areas. Here is a great video on the subject.
Passive House Explained in 90 Seconds
I just love this vimeo from www.PinWheelBuilds.com. Passive Houses are energy-efficient buildings that use 80 to 90% less energy. This vimeo explains the concept in 90 seconds.
Best Scratching Post Ever…
I love nature and head to the hiking trails whenever I can. Here’s a great video from a camera set up in the woods.
Baxter Learns to Count to Ten eBook
Enhanced eBook NOW Available! I am a really big nature lover and I love to photograph Butterflies, Bumblebees and other small animals, insects, flora and fauna. I also have a very remarkable and loveable dog. Baxter shows us nature through the eyes of a loveable, sometimes sloppy, somewhat slobbery, very large dog and teach children to love nature […]
