Who here has a ton of stuff cluttering drawers, shelves, cabinets and boxes around the house? Are you running out of space for new acquisitions? I can, with supreme confidence, say that I possess many things that I probably should have gotten rid of ages ago. However, recently, the sudden urge to clean and get…
There are many handy uses for ice cube trays especially when it is summer. Instead of making ice cubes you can put the trays to several other uses. I actually some of these uses and they make my life much easier. From organization to fancy seed bombs the ideas are endless. Try to challenge yourself…
I’m sure we have all been through boring lectures that drone on and on about why the environment is important. But they never really seem to tell us how we can do little things in our lives to go green every day. It doesn’t have to be a huge lifestyle change. These are just small…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLBE5QAYXp8 We buy stuff everyday, no matter if it’s food, water, pen, pants, paper, paint, computer, shoes ……… Just A LOT of things, but wait a minute, do you ever realize where do they go after you trash it? or even what it takes to make some really simple stuff, like a pen! So, I…
Today I went to the Mayor’s Environment Expo, I learned a lot about how to be environment friendly and what we don’t usually know or talk about it. I would like to introduce you to some of the interesting facts and booth. 1. Did you know how long does different materials takes to decompost? Tin Can-…
It’s already a common issue that electricity in third world countries can be hard to obtain. It can be due to their geography, budget, or availability, but many places don’t have the pleasure of electricity at the flick of a button. Think about it, what’s the number one reason we use electricity? Light! Every room…
It’s the beginning of December, and it might seem too early to buy presents for the holidays…but it is better to buy early than wait until the last minute. You have time to find a good gift for someone (and your Secret Santa), are not in a rush to resort to a generic gift, and…
Let’s start with some cultural literacy. What is Nuit blanche? First of all, it is French for ‘All-Nighter’ and is a cultural takeover in the given city in which it takes place. The ‘White Night’ has spread to countless major cities around the world including Canada’s own Montreal and Toronto as well as Europe’s Rome…
Amid all the glitz and glamour of the holiday season (coughconsumerismcough), it can be quite easy to forget its true meaning:
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Continued from last week, here are more ways to bring out your inner Santa without breaking the bank.