GREEN GOALS FOR 2021
More than any other time, the beginning of the year feels like a good chance to start fresh, plan new ideas, dream big, and make new goals for the year ahead. Through the past year, Covid forced many eco-minded folx…
DIY LOW WASTE CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
Christmas crackers are a fun holiday tradition that even dates back more than 150 years. Sprouting from the idea of a bon-bon and the crackling of a fire, combining into a fun, fancy, and collaborative dinner table activity during Christmas.…
SUSTAINABLE GIFT WRAP
As the Christmas season approaches, it is important to keep a “green” Christmas in mind, despite dreaming of a white, fluffy-snow filled time. Around the holidays, collectively our waste typically increases by 25-30%. From extra packaged foods, to extra trips…
REAL vs. ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES
Christmas trees are one of the first holiday decorations to go up in a home. It makes your space feel cozy and creates excitement for the holiday season ahead. Over the past couple decades there has been much debate over…
WHAT TO DO WITH A PUMPKIN AFTER HALLOWEEN (THAT DOESN’T INCLUDE PUMPKIN PIE)
For the month of October, pumpkins are all the rage with pumpkin pie for thanksgiving and jack-o-lantern Halloween decor. As soon as November 1st hits, pumpkins get kicked to the curb and go to the sale cart in stores. One…
FALLING FOR A LOW WASTE HALLOWEEN
Falling leaves and Halloween, the spookiest time of year! And, even more frightening is the waste this holiday leaves behind. From candy wrappers to plastic decor, and store bought costumes, Halloween has become one of the most wasteful...
ONE YEAR OF A PINT SIZED IMPACT
This week, A Pint Sized Impact celebrates its one year anniversary since it began in October 2019. It brings me back to the notion of why I began this blog space in the first place. I was feeling disheartened by…
SHARING MY GARDEN
Cucumbers, herbs, hail, and more! A garden can look a little different for everyone. Based on your space available, the climate you live in, what you choose to grow, and how much time you have to put into the harvests…
HOMEMADE DILL PICKLES
Canning foods is an extension of sustainable living, shopping at the farmers market, and reusing packaging materials. It is one of my favourite ways to preserve food, and reuse old store bought pickle jars. With all the cucumbers growing in…
CANNING & WHY YOU SHOULD START
Walking down the path on a crisp morning, with water dripping on my toes, gripping the handle of a sturdy watering can. From seedlings soaking up the sun to harvesting the fruits of your labour, gardening is a rewarding process.…
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