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The unicorn theme set is here!! This one has to be

The unicorn theme set is here!! This one has to be my fav! So much gold and pink! What little unicorn loving human wouldn’t love this!? I’d love to hear - what’s your favourite piece in the unicorn collections?
How do the rental packs work? DM me and let me know what you’re interested in. I’ll check the availability and if it’s free we need a 50% deposit to hold the items. You can either pick up the rentals for free from my home in West Hamilton or have them delivered (price varies based on location). Items are typically delivered the Thursday or Friday before your party and picked up the Monday or the Tuesday. All you need is scissors and tape unless otherwise specified. Easy peasy. No shopping, no hassle.
Swipe left to see some of the unicorn items in more detail.
#Kidsparty #kidspartyideas #kidspartydecor #firstbirthdayparty #firstbirthdayideas #1stbirthdayparty #firstbirthdaytheme #birthdaygirl #birthdayboy #secondbirthday #thisissix #unicornpartytheme #unicornpartyideas #unicornpartydecor #unicornparty🦄

Throughout January, I’ve been sharing my eco-fri

Throughout January, I’ve been sharing my eco-friendly goals for 2020 here and going in depth in my newsletter. This week I shared goal 3 which is to learn all the things I can about sustainability, owning a company that cares about the environment and what’s happening in the world. I was already reading lots of articles but I want to take a deeper dive with books and podcasts. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’m currently reading “The Responsible Company” by founder of Patagonia Yvon Chouinard and they discuss how what it means to run a responsible company and how that’s changed over the years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’m currently listening to The Sustainable Minimalists podcast which I’m really enjoying - recent topics include greenwashing, what happens when we donate clothes and planned obsolescence. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Comment below with your favourite podcast or book about climate change, environmental issues or sustainability. And DM me to signup for my newsletter to see what’s on my reading & listening list next. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#ecofriendlyliving #sustainableliving #sustainableminimalists #whatimreading #readmorebooks #bookclubs #whattoreadnext

Do more things that make you forget to check your

Do more things that make you forget to check your phone - I need to listen to this one too. I find this one pretty easy on the weekends when I’m with friends or family but during the more regular tasks of life I can end up scrolling to procrastinate or scrolling to multi-task (inefficiently I might add) or scrolling as a break. Anyone else relate to that? While that can be ok sometimes, I’m really trying to waste less time on my phone.
What makes the scroll so satisfying? What makes you drawn back to it? I don’t want to completely stop because I follow some really motivating people and learn some really great tips for my life, just want to cut back. What are your tips for curbing the scroll?? My best one so far would have to be setting limits on social media time in settings and because I use social media for work, knowing that if I get to my limit before the end of the day could result in not seeing a client question or inquiry.
#stopthescroll #letterboardquotes #letterfolk #feltletterboards #creativehappylife #entrepreneurlife #lifequotestoliveby #createyourlife

What’s your favourite gummy candy? We had this d

What’s your favourite gummy candy? We had this debate over the weekend. Mine are Swedish Berries. 🍭 This Olympic themed candy bar included candy only in the colours of the Olympic Rings. This setup was done at a local skating arena where party guests got to do a little skating before activities, pizza and candy. What a great theme these moms came up with to go along with the venue.
If you are looking to have a candy bar at your next party, I rent out all the accessories needed for it. I have glass jars of various shapes and sizes, tongs and candy scoops. It can include just the supplies, or can include themed decorations and a themed sign. DM me for more details!
#candybarideas #candybars #candybarparty #kidspartyideas #kidspartydecor #firstbirthdayparty #firstbirthdayideas #1stbirthdayparty #firstbirthdaytheme #secondbirthday #thisissix

Happy 31st birthday to this guy! Not only is it hi

Happy 31st birthday to this guy! Not only is it his birthday it’s also the one year anniversary of having our offer on our house accepted and our move to Hamilton a reality. It was quite the 30th birthday party.
At the time it was a super hard decision - the majority of our friends and our families lived in Toronto. Andrew worked there and I was building a business there. But we decided that we wanted more backyard, more nature, a community feel and didn’t want to hear our neighbours anymore. And while it was a terrifying jump, we couldn’t be happier.
So happy birthday @beakaleak. Thanks for taking that scary jump with me last year! Thanks for not ripping my head off during the months without a kitchen and thanks for being my biggest cheerleader and coach.
#hamiltonishome #hamiltonontario #hamontmakers #hamont #happy31 #yearofchange #2020goals

Last year on this weekend we had a 30th birthday p

Last year on this weekend we had a 30th birthday party for my husband and his best friend. Last year on this weekend there was an epic snowstorm. This year there is another snowstorm as we await guests for Andrew’s birthday celebration once again. @beakaleak I think it’s time we change your birthday date. How’s June for you?
Luckily it’s 31st birthday so we kept it real simple - no donuts or beer cake this time.
#30thbirthdayparty #snowstorm2020 #happy31birthday #dirty30s #milestonebirthday #donutwall #beercake

We are about to get hit with some snow my friends!

We are about to get hit with some snow my friends! And with snow comes ice and slippery sidewalks and stairs. Salt is the common thing we use to melt that ice but It is so overly used and has some bad effects on the environment. When the salt and ice melt, the chloride ends up in waterways, affecting the wildlife and can create dead zones in areas of the waters. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Did you know that used coffee grounds can be used to increase the traction on your steps? Being a dark colour it also absorbs the sun which helps melt the ice. I haven’t tried it yet but tomorrow should be a day for it. Have you tried any other salt alternatives??
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#ecofriendlyliving #ecofriendlyalternatives #sustainableliving #ecoliving #ecofriendlytips #tipoftheday #factfriday

My entertaining tip for today is all about serving

My entertaining tip for today is all about serving dishes & glassware. If you love to entertain and host people at your house - you should really invest in some reusable serving platters and glassware. The amount you spend on disposable plates, platters, plastic glassware and more adds up so investing in these items (Ikea has wine glasses for $4.99 a six pack) is the way to go. Real glasses are nicer to drink out of and these platters look much better on your dessert table than plastic plus you won’t have nearly as much waste after your events. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Swipe through to see some of my party supply rentals. This 3-tiered tray is a great way to showcase and elevate food on your table. We have a 4 tiered dessert tower and my favourite - a cupcake Ferris wheel! We also have many wine glasses, a glass beverage dispenser and glass carafes. Reduce your waste at your next party with some of these! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#partyrentals #reduceyourwaste #ecofriendlyliving #entertainingtips #partyplanningideas #nomoredisposables #hamontbusiness #hamiltonbusiness

I love when clients send me photos of how they use

I love when clients send me photos of how they used my decor rentals at their child’s birthday and this one has to be one of my favourites! Dr. Seuss was a big deal for me when I was little so this Oh the Places You’ll go theme always pulls at my heart 💕 What’s your favourite Dr.Seuss quote? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The tall arrow sign is the newest addition to my rentals and the high chair banner is also a rental. They held the party @cmfamilyroom where you can host birthday parties in their space, complete with a whole party room. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#kidspartydecor #kidspartyideas #firstbirthdayparty #firstbirthdayideas #1stbirthdayparty #firstbirthdaytheme #ohtheplacesyoullgo ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Each week of January, I’m going to be talking ab

Each week of January, I’m going to be talking about 1 of my 4 eco-friendly goals for the year here and in my newsletter. This week it’s about plant- based meals. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you’ve been following me for some time now, you know that Andrew and I did meatless October, with the majority of our meals being vegan. We found a ton of new recipes and it was a great experience but some of the plant-based protein alternatives were a little hard on my digestion. So moving forward my goal is for 70% of all my meals to be plant-based. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Breakfast is easy - where I have a smoothie with vegan protein powder, fruit, almond or coconut milk and kale or spinach ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
For lunch I eat salads everyday. But they often had cheese in them and sometimes leftover meat. So Most days I won’t have the cheese and instead have plant-based protein. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Then for dinners we will have a mixture of plant-based meals (hopefully at a minimum 3) per week with the remainder incorporating chicken, fish or pork. I will rarely buy beef. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
To get my 5 favourite plant-based recipes as well as my daily salad recipe that I never get sick of, make sure you are on the mailing list for Wednesday’s email. Click the link in my bio or DM me your email! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#plantbasedmeals #plantbasedprotein #plantbasedrecipes #ecofriendlyliving #sustainableliving #ecoliving #eatyourgreens🌱 #plantbasedpower

2020 hasn’t really had the best start and we can

2020 hasn’t really had the best start and we can’t hide from the reality that climate change is affecting a lot of what’s going on. So many companies are still coming out with “easy use products” that really mean single use & disposable - creating more trash. Companies are still choosing to lower their bottom line by choosing practices that harm the environment.
There’s not much point in having oodles of money if fires are making it impossible to breath and floods are ruining people’s lives. Drastic change needs to happen and hopefully the bleak beginning to 2020 is providing some form of a wake up call.
#climateemergency #thereisnoplanetb #ecofriendlyliving #letterboardquotes #climatecrisis #climatechangeisreal #ecoliving #savetheplanet🌍

Today’s sustainable Saturday goes out to @zeroce

Today’s sustainable Saturday goes out to @zerocery which I only found out about yesterday and haven’t tried yet but I already love!
Tory from @zerowastehamilton responded to my story yesterday about looking for mixed greens not in those plastic boxes and turns out @zerocery has it! They are a grocery delivery service that delivers zero waste, locally sourced groceries to your door. Umm hello! I am trying this immediately and will share what I get!
I was on their site and they do a produce bag that is imperfect fruits and veggies - the ones that aren’t pretty enough to sell in grocery stores for an amazing price! They also have tons of zero waste cheese, meat, seafood, hummus and lots of other goodies. They service Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, Waterloo & Cambridge. I cannot wait to place my first order!! #zerowastegroceries #ecofriendlyliving #sustainableliving #nosingleuseplastic #reducereuserecycle♻️ #sustainablebusiness

Eco Fact Friday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I was

Eco Fact Friday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I was excited to get a smart thermostat so that I could control the temperature from my phone in bed but until I did more research I didn’t realize all the environmental benefits they have too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Did you know that smart thermostats work by learning your schedule so that it can keep the heat or air off for as long as possible - it knows exactly how long it takes to heat your home so will reach your desired temperature for when you get home. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Our @ecobeeinc has 2 sensors, one that’s in the thermostat and one in our bedroom. It looks for motion in a room so when everyone is down on the main floor it doesn’t care what temperature it is in our bedroom and at night it only cares what temperature it is in our bedroom. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Another way to reduce your energy usage is to look at the temperature you are setting your home. Don’t wear t-shirts inside in the winter time - set the temperature so you are comfortable in a sweater. And vice versa in the summer. You shouldn’t need to wear a sweater in your home in the summer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#smartthermostat #ecofriendlytips #ecofriendlyliving #conserveenergy #sustainableliving #ecobee #reduceyouruse #factfriday

🌟 Announcement time 🌟 Most of you are here

🌟 Announcement time 🌟
Most of you are here for my eco-friendly tips for life and entertaining and the vast majority are parents and are likely not planning a wedding. So in order to keep this content focused on you and also better serve couples with creating a sustainable, eco-friendly wedding I have created @awu.weddings. The place to go for all my wedding planning tips, wedding related rentals and tricks to reduce the waste produced by weddings. So if you or someone you know is planning a wedding go give @awu.weddings a follow. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This will still be my primary account where I will post all my kids party rentals, eco-friendly recommendations and sustainable lifestyle tips. And of course the majority of my stories will still be here too! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Thanks for being a part of this community! let me know what topics you want me to cover coming up soon and I hope this change will help you see even more content you love! 📷 by @olivephototo ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#hamiltonweddings #hamiltonontario #hamiltonbride #sustainableweddings #ecofriendlyweddings

What’s the perfect way to warm up during this co

What’s the perfect way to warm up during this cold season? Have a winter fiesta! Our new fiesta theme is the perfect way to party away the winter blues. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Complete with everything you see here, it’s bright and filled with cacti that you don’t have to keep alive. I love a summer fiesta but I think I like this theme for winter even more because I hate being cold and would love any excuse for a margarita and a summer dress!
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@hammertide.co hosted a first first themed first birthday in December and made her own milestone banner tags (#1-12 with painted cacti and clothes pegs attached to the back) How cute are they!? She gave them to me to add to the collection so now all you have to do is add your own photos of your little one to showcase their first year. Thank you so much @hammertide.co for donating those instead of recycling! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#kidspartyideas #kidspartydecor #firstbirthdayparty #firstbirthdayideas #1stbirthdayparty #firstbirthdaytheme #secondbirthday #thisissix #tacoboutaparty #timetofiesta #fiestatheme

This is probably the least glamorous photo on here

This is probably the least glamorous photo on here but that’s the point. This month I’m talking about the 4 eco-friendly resolutions I’m making this year and this is the first one! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Plastic from the grocery store! I’ve already gotten rid of produce bags but these dang plastic clamshells have got to go! I eat a salad everyday for lunch and I don’t find a head of lettuce is as filling or satisfying as mixed greens. Does anyone know if I can bag my own field greens anywhere in Hamilton or have a solution for these pesky containers? How about grape tomatoes not in plastic? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’ve eliminated a lot of the plastic in my life last year but the grocery store is still one of the hardest for me. DM me to join my newsletter where I will explain my strategy for eliminating the grocery store plastic and my other eco-friendly resolutions for the year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#ecofriendlyliving #eliminateplastic #ecofriendlygroceries #nomoreplastic #sustainableliving #zerowastehamilton #ecoliving #groceryhaul

Back to reality! Anyone else need a vacation from

Back to reality! Anyone else need a vacation from their vacation?? I could not for the life of me fall asleep last night so today is going to be a fun one!
This is a throwback photo to visiting one of my besties last year in NYC. A good girls trip really puts the life back into you after many good chats, laughs and pitchers of margaritas. At the end of this month we’ll be doing a snowshoe getaway weekend and I can not wait!

Do you feel recharged from these past holidays? Or were you super busy like us? Were you eagerly waiting for the moment when you could drop the kids off at school again? Tell me below and show me how much coffee you’ll be drinking today! ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ #backtoreallife #holidaysover #needavacationfrommyvacation #needavacation #allthecoffee #girlstrip2020

Now that we are done with Christmas, I’m going b

Now that we are done with Christmas, I’m going back to posting a sustainable Saturday post! And today is about @terracycleca

They recycle essentially everything. Many companies are getting on board and ordering boxes to have at their stores and offices so customers and employees can recycle responsibly. For example @agreenerplace.ca has a number of their boxes for a variety of typically unrecyclable products. They get sent back to @terracycleca to be recycled responsibly. Their website gives details on what happens to each item.
They also have partnerships with a variety of companies to return back packaging from things like frozen fruit from “Europe’s Best” or “Yves” veggie cuisine packages. Check them out to see if any of the products you use on a regular basis have a recycling program!
#recycledmaterials #reducereuserecycle #ecoliving #responsiblebusiness #sustainablebusiness #sustainablesaturday

Ok - it’s January 3rd, Christmas is over so it’s back to regular programming! If you’re like me, you read Dr. Seuss books as a kid and now you are likely also reading them to your children too! I visited the Dr. Seuss Experience in Mississauga with my two-year old cousin and it was honestly such a magical experience.
It brought all the favourite worlds to life like The Cat in the Hat and the Lorax. Everything was life size so this little one’s eyes were full of glee and wonder the entire time.
The tickets are all time based so it surprisingly didn’t feel too full or chaotic. Make this an outing for the new year - it’s on until March 22 and was loads of fun!
1st 📷 by @danisarusiphotography
#drseussquotes #drseussexperience #tinywonder #littleminds #makememories #experiencesoverthings

Happy New Year! Bring it on 2020! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I love the start of a new year - so much potential and it just has an electric energy that no other part of the year has. It’s a blank slate. What book are you going to write? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Think about all that can happen in one year? Did you know much about Greta Thunberg at the beginning of this year? And now she’s a household name. Think about the potential for this year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Do you make New Years resolutions? If so what’s one of yours? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#newyearsresolutions #newyear2020 #happynewyears2020 #newyearsday2020 #letterboardquotes #starttoday #letterboardlove

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