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Fresh herbs! 🌿 anyone else loving cooking with

Fresh herbs! 🌿 anyone else loving cooking with herbs right now?? Every year I grow herbs in the summer and every winter I get made at myself for letting them die and not preserving any. So this year I’m doing it! I’m going to bring some inside in smaller pots and I’m also going to preserve some of the extra by freezing them in an ice cube tray with a little broth. Waaay tastier than the dry stuff!

Here I have mint, oregano, thyme and basil (I just made spaghetti sauce so it basil is a little sad looking) I also have rosemary in the garden. No cilantro for this household though 🙅🏼‍♀️ Do you have a favourite way to preserve fresh herbs?

#growyourownfoods #nofoodwaste #herbgarden #reducereuserecycle♻️ #gardeningideas #freshherbs #hamiltonontario #ecofriendlyliving

March was the longest month ever. April dragged on

March was the longest month ever. April dragged on too but now I feel like I blink and weeks have gone by. Anyone else feel like we are still in June? Time is flying!

This backdrop can be rented with or without the “1” depending on what you are celebrating. It’s a free standing backdrop that can be used for those backyard family milestone parties. It can be rented with the red paper airplanes or with the hot air balloons (swipe left)

#kidsparty #hamiltonmoms #waterdownmoms #burlingtonmoms #kidspartyideas #kidspartydecor #firstbirthdayparty #firstbirthdayideas #firstbirthdaytheme #secondbirthday

Last weekend we took our new to us canoe out on th

Last weekend we took our new to us canoe out on the Welland River. I did not realize all the amazing spots to hike, bike or canoe less than an hour away. I knew Hamilton had great green spaces but I always figured you had to go up north to get peaceful trails and water - WRONG! It can be found right in our own backyard.
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Not being able to explore this fantastic restaurants, bars and shops of Hamilton because of Coronavirus has been sad but using that time to plan day trips to explore nature has been so fantastic.
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Have you discovered any new gems because you haven’t been able to do your regular routine during Coronavirus?
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#moveyourbodyeveryday #hamiltonontario #hamont #getoutsideandplay #getousideandexplore #movementismedicine #exploreyourcity

Do you have a rain barrel? I always thought rain b

Do you have a rain barrel? I always thought rain barrels were just a great way to conserve some water and save money on your water bill - but there’s so much more to it than that!
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Rain barrels help lower the strain on the sewer system during heavy rains. This helps prevent flooding, erosion and contaminated water supplies.
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Preventing the sewer system from becoming overwhelmed is hugely important. @greenventure does a great job at talking about this on their Rain Blog found at the link in their bio. But essentially if the system becomes overwhelmed and the overflow storage tanks become full, wastewater from our homes will end up going directly into Hamilton Harbour. Gross. This is one of the many ways rain barrels are helpful to the environment.
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#rainbarrel #hamiltonontario #hamiltonharbour #ecofriendlylife #lowwasteliving #conservewater #waterconservation #cleanwater

We’ve had some questions about what is actually

We’ve had some questions about what is actually included in the nature craft kit so here’s a photo of everything you get - all in minimal paper packaging. Each craft has it’s own labeled paper bag so you can easily grab your supplies. You also get a scavenger hunt bag that you can use as you collect the nature items you need for your crafts.
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You get all 5 crafts and 5 environmental lessons for $45 via etransfer or $50 via credit card on my website (link in bio) you can also get crafts separately with our most popular being the big hotel which is $25 for that kit.
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DM me to get your order in for this Friday’s delivery! @hamiltonsupportslocal
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#naturecrafts #craftsforkids #waterdownmoms #burlingtonmoms #hamiltonmoms #dundasONT #hamont #ecocraft

It’s Plastic Free July and while I’m all for r

It’s Plastic Free July and while I’m all for reducing the amount of single use plastic you use, I don’t really partake in Plastic Free July - and here’s why.
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1) doing a month where you try to rid all the single use plastic from your life is overwhelming and expensive. I prefer to use up what I have and then switch to an alternative once I run out. This is a gradual process that takes time and becomes a part of life. Not a one month challenge.
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2) some elements of plastic free July feel a lot like consumerism. That must have zero waste product that will help you reduce plastic in your life. Moving to a low waste lifestyle should be about buying less - not more gadgets you don’t really need.
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3) going plastic free is a privilege- often the single use plastic option are the cheaper option. Not everyone has the financial ability to access to pretty zero waste products that help you go zero waste.
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So while I try to limit my single use plastic all year round, I also focus on other ways to reduce waste in other ways. Buying second hand, repairing items before trying to replace them, participating in a local buy nothing group, growing your own food and just buying less are some ways to reduce waste. What are some other ways you reduce waste without having to buy new items?
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#plasticfreejuly #reduceyourwaste #ecofriendlyliving #wastefreelife #buysecondhand #reducewaste #reducereuserecycle♻️
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Another photo from a happy client! 😃 This is th

Another photo from a happy client! 😃 This is them holding their plant person that they made as those sprouts started to come up! I love that they made it their own by adding in eyelashes! Soon the sprouts will be long enough for a haircut! I’m so glad they had a great time putting together this craft and learning about the vegetable growing cycle!

#naturecrafts #kidscrafts #growyourfood #summeractivities #summeractivitiesforkids #hamiltonontario #hamont #hamiltonmoms #burlingtonmoms

It’s summer and it’s hooooot out! Who’s read

It’s summer and it’s hooooot out! Who’s ready for a luau? We’ve added a few new items to the luau themed package including a palm leaf platter which is under all those chips and a treasure chest filled with sand and your own little beach chair 🏖

Did you have plans to go away this summer on a beach destination that had to get cancelled? Recreate it in your own backyard. Get out the kiddie pool, make margaritas and have a backyard beach party.

#beachtheme #luautheme #beachchair #partythemes #partyrentals #partydecorations #luauparty

July 1st! Canada Day! 🇨🇦 🍁 This Canada Da

July 1st! Canada Day! 🇨🇦 🍁 This Canada Day I’m thinking about it differently though...

There is so much to love about this beautiful country - the gorgeous landscapes (like this one), universal health care, poutine, fantastic maternity/paternity leave, maple syrup, the Raptors, the changing seasons, free public school, the freshwater lakes and wildlife diversity.

I am however deeply ashamed of the treatment of Indigenous individuals - both past and present. And it’s disgusting that the whole history of Canada is not taught in schools. So it’s up to us to educate ourselves on this topic and learn how far there still is to go to reconciliation. Canada also needs to get it’s act together on fighting climate change, which disproportionately affects Indigenous and minority groups.

So while I will still celebrate everything I love about living in this country, I know we have a long way to go and am committed to learning more and searching out the Canadian history I didn’t learn in school.

#canadaday2020 #hamiltonontario #exploreoutdoors #explorenature #canadadayactivities #naturehike #explorecanada #learncanadianhistory

I got these photos from a client of mine and she t

I got these photos from a client of mine and she told me a story about her daughter’s bug hotel which gave me all the feels! Here is her daughter admiring the bug hotel she made from my nature craft kit. Not only did she love making it, but she listened to every word of the lesson and went on to explain to her neighbours how bug hotels protect bugs from bad weather and why her neighbours should make one! 🥰 This is why I do what I do!

Swipe left to see what she found the first morning after making it! 🐞 DM me to get your craft kit today!

#naturecrafts #craftsforkids #bughotel #beehotel #hamiltonmoms #burlingtonmoms #activitiesforkids #summercrafts #dundasontario #hamiltonontario

Do you love the sound of a babbling brook or the f

Do you love the sound of a babbling brook or the feeling of pine needles under your feet? Getting out into nature brings me a sense of calm and I’m so thankful for the countless green spaces we have in the Hamilton area. This week in my newsletter I’m sharing my favourite trails I’ve done so far since moving to Hamilton. Click the link in my bio to get on the newsletter.
There is so much research that concludes that walking in forests and in nature is incredibly good for both your mental and physical health. And recently studies have determined that you need 2 hours of nature time per week to maximize these benefits. Do you notice a difference in your mental state when you go for a walk in the woods?
#naturewalks #forestbathing #naturelovers #explorenature #hamiltontrails #dundasvalley #moveyourbodyeveryday

Who’s going to watch Toronto’s virtual Pride P

Who’s going to watch Toronto’s virtual Pride Parade this weekend? Pride week is always such a fun one in the city. The parties, the events, the dancing, the colour!
I remember the year I used to be a tour guide on the double decker buses in Toronto - the Pride Parade fell on Canada Day. Traffic was an absolute nightmare but the energy and joy throughout the city was amazing! 🌈
The parade is taking place virtually on June 28 from 12:00-1:30 - I so look forward to when events can be in person again but am excited to see how Pride Toronto has adapted to the challenges with COVID-19.
#pridetoronto #prideparade #pride2020 #virtualpride

These planet Earth wildflower seed balls are fun t

These planet Earth wildflower seed balls are fun to make and make great gifts for family and friends too. They are made by soaking construction paper in water, blending it up and then draining it with cheesecloth. Make small balls with your wildflowers inside and let them dry. They will look like little planets. Plant them in the garden and you’ll grow some beautiful wildflowers which are great for the environment because they are great pollinators and it introduces native Ontario plants back to the environment.
This craft is easy to do for little hands. This is one of the 5 crafts in the craft kit which can now be purchased on my website at the link in my bio. (though you do save some fees by purchasing by DM)

#naturecrafts #naturecraftsforkids #kidscrafts101 #wildflowerseeds #nativeplants #hamiltonmoms @hamiltonsupportslocal #hamiltonontario #burlingtonontario #hamont

Have any of you gotten to give your plant person a

Have any of you gotten to give your plant person a haircut yet? This craft from the nature craft kits will give you a harvest of micro greens once you style its hair. Growing micro greens with kids is a perfect way to start gardening with them because they grow so fast! This was only after 4 days of planting! 🌱
Kids will be able to see the transformation each day and will be excited to try growing other things afterwards. Carrots, lettuce, green beans and herbs are other food ones for kids with shorter growing times than other vegetables. In this craft, we learn about where food comes from before it gets to the grocery store and the amount of work farmers put in to grow their crops. 🌱
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#naturecrafts #explorenature #growyourownfoods #kidsgarden #kidsgardening #kidscraftideas #hamiltonmoms #burlingtonmoms a

Any unicorn fans in the house?? This has got to be

Any unicorn fans in the house?? This has got to be my favourite decor set I have. Swipe through to see everything that’s included. Birthday parties don’t have to be wasteful. Everything you see here gets used again and again to eliminate the need for dollar store decorations. Be kind to the planet but still bring the theme to life with decor rentals.
Perfect for backyard family celebrations this summer as things start to open up again. Free local delivery and pickup and items will remain in “quarantine” for a week in between rentals to ensure cleanliness.
#unicornparty #hamiltonmoms #kidspartydecor #unicorntheme #beaunicorn #bemagical🦄 #kidspartyideas #decorrentals
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My fridge is not full of matching containers and d

My fridge is not full of matching containers and definitely isn’t plastic free but I try so to a number of little things to reduce my grocery waste.
1) purchasing eggs in cardboard instead of plastic egg cartons
2) storing leafy greens like kale wrapped in a tea towel to keep it fresh
3) reusing bread bags to store spinach and to place on a jar over green onions (this keeps them fresh for weeks!)
4) buying and storing some produce naked - peppers, carrots, lemons, oranges etc.
5) reusing takeout containers over and over again to store leftovers.
It’s not zero waste but it’s a work in progress. What step have you taken to reduce the amount of waste while grocery shopping?
#lowwastegroceries #groceryshopping #reducereuserecycle #reusablecontainers #fridgeorganization #ecofriendlyliving #sustainableliving

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s our there!

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s our there! This guy has always lifted me up, believed in me and showed me that DIY jobs can apply to literally anything. He’s always been the call when something breaks down (even sometimes when Andrew says he’s “got it covered”) and was the epitome of a renovation helper - coming almost every weekend to work on whatever project we had going on.
We will be celebrating slightly more distantly this year but there will be backyards, beers and burgers!
#happyfathersday2020 #thankyoudad #daddysgirl😘 #fathersday2020

How often do you hold something in your hand unsur

How often do you hold something in your hand unsure as to if it goes in the garbage, the recycling, the green bin or none of the above? I find it happens pretty often - especially for items that we don’t use often. The City of Hamilton says that these items are some of the ones that get disposed of wrong most frequently and that’s because most of them can’t go in any of our bins.

All of these items go to a Community Recycling Centre. They all have elements that are bad for the environment if disposed of incorrectly so make a bin and keep them aside until you have enough to drop them off.
The EXCEPTION to this is if you have empty and dry paint cans and empty aerosol cans. These can be recycled. Just make sure to remove the lid of the aerosol can. But if they still have paint or spray in them, they must be taken to a Recycling Centre.
The Community Recycling Centres in Hamilton: - 27 Olympic Drive, Dundas
- 460 Kenora Avenue, Hamilton - 37 Kilbride Road, Hamilton mountain (includes the Reuse Store)
#reducereuse #responsiblerecycling #ecofriendlyliving #sustainableliving #hamiltonont #hamiltonontario #noplanetb #bekindtotheplanet

This is the solar paper greeting card I was tellin

This is the solar paper greeting card I was telling you about in my stories yesterday. Kids LOVE watching the colours change before their eyes. The paper reacts with the sun so you can create fun prints with any objects. You seal the print with water and watch the colours swap to show your final product!

This is one of the 5 crafts included in the nature craft kits and the educational portion for this one is all about the strength of the sun. Today is the last day to order for this week’s delivery on Friday do DM me to reserve yours!

#naturecrafts #hamiltonmoms #hamiltonsupportslocal #hamiltonontario #kidscrafts #funwithscience #sunart #craftkits #kidactivities

I don’t know about you all but I don’t feel qu

I don’t know about you all but I don’t feel quite ready to sit on a restaurant patio or get my hair done. We have finally started having socially distant backyard hangouts but I think that’s where my comfort ends for now. So this summer is going to be the summer of the outdoors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I want to know what is your must do outdoor activity in the Hamilton/Burlington area? We have a goal to walk every marked trail at Dundas Valley this summer. We are buying a canoe ?! So will use that to our advantage by doing some day trips in the area like Christie Lake. And we plan to explore new trails and parks by doing x-league with @dontgetlostar. what else should we add to this list? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#exploretheoutdoors #hamiltontrails #hamiltonwaterfalls #hamiltonontario #hamont #getoutsideandplay #moveyourbodyeveryday #hiketheworld #discoverontario #ontario_adventures #naturehike #explorenature

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