Why maximize protein intake? For the last year and a half or so I’ve been struggling with some health issues that seem to have finally been tied to variations in blood sugar. I recently purchased and used a continuous glucose monitor to try to correlate what I eat to how I feel, and ultimately to improve my day-to-day functioning – and wow was it ever eye-opening! The benefits of protein for my own health became immediately apparent as I monitored food intake against blood glucose and realized how key protein is to maintaining balance in glucose, which is the power system for our whole bodies ..read more

Climate change is one of those things that touches on every part of our planet even when those parts are out of sight and out of mind. For our Climate Change Collective conversation this month, Michelle at Boomer Eco Crusader raises the topic of how climate change in the Arctic affects us all. Shrinking ice surfaces on the earth are one of the clearest indicators of climate change in my view, but it can be hard to pinpoint how these far away happenings are affecting my life over here on the west coast of British Columbia. Michelle does a fantastic job of identifying direct impacts of climate ..read more

As a companion post to last week’s re-introduction that Alison posted of me, I’m sharing about her! I hope you enjoy getting to know her beyond the details on our About Page! Getting to Know Alison I think one of the first things Alison and I bonded over was our shared love of salt and vinegar chips. From there we’ve moved on to finding treasures in thrift shops, going for walks, and dreaming about buying a chateau in France. It’s hard to narrow down what to share because there’s so much! For example she’s incredibly thoughtful and comes up with the most personal gifts, a few of which she’s po ..read more

Krista and I have been writing this little sustainability blog for three years now and it’s a project we are so proud of. In all of the things we talk about, though, ourselves is rarely one of them. That’s why I thought it would be a good idea to hit pause and take a moment to introduce ourselves a little further than our About Page. This week, I’m taking some time to introduce Krista to you all. I hope you love her as much as I do! Getting to Know Krista Krista and I met over 10 years ago when we were in a small study group together. We met right before my life kind of fell apart, so she m ..read more

Easter is a time for vibrant colors and festive traditions, and dyeing eggs naturally has, in the past, been at the heart of these celebrations. While store-bought dyes offer convenience, there’s something special about harkening back and creating your own natural dyes using ingredients found right in your kitchen! Not only is it a fun and creative activity, but it’s also a way to avoid the chemicals found in commercial dyes and the plastic these items are usually wrapped in. In this guide, we’ll explore how to dye eggs naturally. If you’re looking for more fun spring activities, check out our ..read more

|PR|  This post contains sponsored content. As always, all thoughts are our own. Please read more on our Privacy Policy and Disclaimers Page. Small businesses on a mission to do good are one of my favourite things. It’s so encouraging to see people creating ways to improve life on our planet through products that reduce environmental impacts, packaging that has minimal waste, and using profits to give back to communities. When we met Susana from Goodwash Soap, it was clear she was on a mission to do all of these things. I’m excited to share about this woman-led business with you ..read more

Have you ever wondered if you’re doing enough when it comes to reducing your climate impact? There are definitely days that I see a news headline or the latest report on the impacts of climate change and feel overwhelmed by the current state of our planet and my ability to make meaningful change. However, looking back across many of the posts Alison and I have shared, I realize that there are many good, small things that I’ve changed for the better. However, they’ve become so routine that I don’t think about or give myself credit for them! Photo credit: Pixabay This post is part of the Cl ..read more

For over a year now we’ve been a part of a great group of bloggers called the Climate Change Collective that have a monthly conversation through our blogs about climate change. There have been some visiting Climate Change Collective bloggers through the months, but our core group of participants are: Jamie, from JamieAdStories, Michelle from Boomer Eco Crusader, Molly from Transatlantic Notes, Caroline from Enviroline Blog, and Krista and I from A Sustainably Simple Life. I love how we’ve all come together to talk about big topics such as the difference between weather and climate, food secu ..read more

Real Bread Week is a celebration of one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved foods: bread! This annual event, typically held in late February or early March, invites bread enthusiasts from around the world to enjoy the goodness of real, wholesome bread – often by making homemade bread! What is Real Bread Week? Real Bread Week is a global initiative that aims to raise awareness about the joys of real bread. Organized by the Real Bread Campaign, an organization dedicated to promoting additive-free bread made with natural ingredients, this week-long celebration encourages people to embrace tradi ..read more

Everything in life is expensive right now and that includes paying for electricity. This is why I wanted to share how I’m saving money on my energy bill with the Team Power Smart Challenge. The first time I saw BC Hydro email about their Team Power Smart Challenge I actually dismissed it thinking there’s no way I could achieve the targets they set out. Turns out I was wrong! And I’m glad I am giving the challenge a try so I can (hopefully) earn my $100 at the end of the year. Photo by Benjamin Suter on Pexels.com What is the Team Power Smart Challenge? BC Hydro has a program you can opt into ..read more