GPB: #KilltheKcup a Horror Film about the Single Brew

I have some "eco" aspects that I can set aside judgement... but single serve coffee brews aren't one of them. 

K-cups and the like are one of my soap boxes, my line in the sand. They cost more long term, make crappier coffee and are wasteful as shit. 

If you'd like to read a bit of my rant (take two since I posted about this pre-full blown craze in 2010) AND see a ridiculously amazeballs short "horror" film spoof about K-Cups, check out my post at the Green Phone Booth today:

#KilltheKcup A horror film about the single brew

May your weekend be filled with GREAT delicious organic fair trade coffee NOT from a pod.

GPB: How to hang clothes to dry over the Canadian Winter Months

Winter solar clothes drying... sounds super cool and hip right? All the cool kids are doing it. If you want to check out some fun tips on how to keep hanging your clothes on the line over the winter months (some from my mom, some that I found out on my own), OR if you have tips of your own to share, go on over and read my post at the Green Phone Booth:

"How to hang clothes to dry over the Canadian Winter months"

(Like a boss)

GPB: Halloween DIY Lovin'

It's that time of year.... HALLOWEEN IS COMING!

This year I am SO extra excited... go read about all my DIY nerdiness at the Green Phone Booth- and share your DIY Halloween tips and ideas :)

Me+DIY+Halloween=LOVE

GPB: Glowing: Soulful Skincare Review

Who here has issues with their skin? Yes?

Peeps, I have just finished reading a fabulous book by one of my fav bloggers/natural beauty product lovely: Yancy Lael. It has forever changed my views on my skin and my health.

On top of that- it was the perfect "eco+Yoga" fit for my skincare journey.

So. Curious? Click over to the Green Phone Booth for my review:

Glowing: Soulful Skincare- A Paradigm Shifting Book

Happy New Moon :)

GPB: BirdNerding: Caving to the Squirrel Baffle

Happy Day after Canada Day!

I'm not sure if I truly shared here how much my life currently is spent thinking about bird watching and planning how we can attract different birds....

Over at the Green Phone Booth, my post this week is an update on the birds we've managed to attract and our latest, ridiculous, birdnerd purchase.

Go on over and take a peak!

BirdNerding: Caving to the Squirrel Baffle

GPB: Loss and Connection

Today I'm at the Booth... writing about the amazing hot topic of...

Hearing loss.

"How I took my hearing for granted and how losing it affects my connection with Nature"

It's an important post. Go read it. Comment, share.

And enjoy the sounds of nature for me will ya?

GPB: The Nest Thermostat Rocks my Socks Off

Our latest new homeowners learning adventure: heating our home. Go check out my Green Phone Booth post on our new love: the Nest Thermostat and why we love them :)

The Nest Thermostat: We're in Love!

GPB: The Woes of Commuting: Did We Make the Best Choice?

We are moved in to our new pad and I've finally had a minute to sit down and blog!!

First post, post move... on our awful commute.

Go check out my  post on the Green Phone Booth to read about my cognitive dissonance and share some of your thoughts on commuting.

"The Woes of Commuting: Did we Make the Best Choice?"

GPB: Why Do Starbucks Customers Drink Their Coffee "For Here" in "To-Go" Cups?

Taking a break from the "Halifax Yuletide" posts to share my Green Phone Booth post on Starbucks customers and the ridiculous phenomenon of drinking their coffee IN the café out of "to-go" mugs.

I have lots of thoughts, suggestions and reflections- go check it out and share your ideas, perspective!

"Why Do Starbucks Customers Drink Their Coffee "For Here" in "To-Go" Cups?"

Happy Weekend! (I am off painting our new house!)

GPB: Saying No to Body Shaming and Lululemon

Everyone is abuzz with the latest Lulu fiasco. Yours included. Come on over to the Booth to read why:

 Lululemon is now the Walmart of the yoga world...

GPB: The True Foodie Read: The Stop Book Review

Hey y'all! Sorry I've been a bit MIA, but I just wrote a fab piece at the Booth on a recent transformative book review on Food Banks and I have some fantastic blog posts in the works bumping around in my head. (A follow up of the "Strong is the new Skinny" post, rave workouts, yoga in Halifax... stay tuned!)

Go on over and check out my review of "The Stop" by Nick Saul and Andrea Curtis and stay tuned!

"The True Foodie Read "The Stop": Beyond Food Banking Book Review"

GPB: The Paleo Diet: A Study of Extreme Nostalgia

What happens when you start working full time again (YOUPEE!): a whole week passes between blog posts.

Today, before leaving for a romantic getaway to Cape Breton with my husband for the weekend, I'm writing over at the Booth about the Paleo Diet.... You should definitely check it out!

The Paleo Diet: A Study of Extreme Nostalgia

GPB: Going Grey: Some decisions are more than simply environmental

Some choices we make in our lives aren't "environmental vs feminism vs spiritual vs health" but a combination of all or several.

Like, for example, deciding whether or not to allow your hair to go grey.

My most recent post at the Green Phone Booth explores how the decision to go grey is more to do with social and cultural pressures (and feminism) and less to do with an environmental choice.

Do you struggle with this choice? Go check out my post (and the inspiration linked within) at the Green Phone Booth and please; comment away and share your thoughts and perspectives! The more we are open about these topics, the less ashamed we will be.

"Going Grey: Some decisions are more than simply "environmental" "

GPB: My Thoughts on Arbonne

After my Lush post earlier this week I got some comments and questions about my passing comment regarding Arbonne.

So... I wrote a blog post about my thoughts on Arbonne over at the Green Phone Booth today. Go check it out!

Arbonne: The Misdirection and Smoke & Mirrors Approach

GPB: Turn Off Technology and Play Some Cards!

All the cool kids play cards. No really. It's true.

A few thoughts over at the Green Phone Booth today on alternate means of entertainment this summer (with some photos of my childhood cottage, mentions of card games, s'mores and geese poo). You should definitely check it out and share your favourite card game!

Turn Off Technology and Play Some Cards!

(My parents cottage in the fall of 2010)

GPB: Play Panel Discussion

Impromptu blogging break!

For the first time in years I decided to take a blogging break. It wasn't quite conscious at first. As the days went on after my last post I just didn't feel I had the space to write.

During this "no blog" time, I even forgot to write for the Green Phone Booth! Eek!

So, before Andrew and I head home to my parent's cottage for a nice quiet (no internet!) Canada Day weekend, I am sharing with you all a fabulous panel discussion and some of my thoughts I attended on Playgrounds. Playgroundology: Play Panel Discussion Go check it out!

Happy Canada Day!

GPB: Ethics of Sponsorship in Blogging

Getting free stuff from companies just for blogging? Sounds fabulous eh?

Today at the Green Phone Booth I chat and share on some ethical concerns around accepting product sponsorship as a blogger and ask how best it would be to disclose to your readers. Please feel free to go on over and join the (honest and respectful!) discussion!

GPB: Navigating the Eco-Beauty Products World

Ever find yourself trying to green your beauty product (baby product) routine and want to scream at the overwhelming amounts of information and choice?

Me too... at the Green Phone Booth today I share a few of the tips that have worked for me over the years- Navigating the Eco-Beauty Products World: go check it out! :)

GPB: Critically Thinking About Research: Thoughts on Autism

I'm ending this week on a bang with some thoughts on critically examining research, the responsibility of health professionals and recent news on placentas and risk for Autism (yep, I said 'placenta').

Go on over, share your thoughts and perspectives. Like I said, just a discussion and observations to share. :)

Happy Friday!

GPB: Why Do You Blog?

On the Green Phone Booth today I shared my personal story as to why I blog. Go check it out and leave a comment (or link to your "Why I blog" post) sharing why YOU blog :)

Happy Friday!