Hosting Your Own Wedding On A Budget Photo credit by Unsplash    He popped the question, and you said ‘yes.’ Now all you have to do is plan the wedding, but funds are tight and you both want something really special. What can you do? It’s time to host your own wedding. Setting The Budget Once you know your home can handle the affair, it’s time to set your budget, including cost per head for food and alcohol, attire and decorations. Read all the elements you need to consider in this article from The Spruce. If you’re struggling to set a reasonable budget, these options might help lowe ..read more

Hello everyone! It’s been months since I’ve written anything and then all of a sudden, three posts in a row! It’s your lucky week. Just kidding. Or maybe it is… Three years ago today, I embarked on a journey to reduce my waste. The first year, was this entire blog, posting about my extreme experiment to reduce my waste for one year, which led to a second and somewhat third. Remember my jar? This entire jar was my garbage that my three year old and I produced in one year back in 2015. My son won’t even remember that year and while I’m really proud of that accomplishment, our lives don’t fit int ..read more

**CONTEST CLOSED** Hey everyone, if you haven’t been following on Instagram you may not have known about our give away for this beautiful fabric bowl cover, made by The Edgy Moose Designs. Medium fabric bowl cover, will fit up to an 8” diameter bowl, secures around your bowl with an already sewn in elastic. perfect for covering fermentation, rising dough, potluck casseroles, fruit bowls, chips and dip and breadrolls Reusable, washes in washer and dryer All you need to do is go like both The Edgy Moose and us on Instagram and tag a friend to be entered to win. If you’re not an Instagr ..read more

In the spirit of today being another day that the world tries to make you feel like you need to give presents and buy stuff just so that people feel loved and important, and make you feel guilty for not doing so (Happy Valentine’s Day!) – I thought I’d share three ways to give waste free. Donate to a charity on behalf of your friend, loved one or partner. Thyme & Again had heart shaped cookies that they give you in paper bags, that go towards the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Yummy and kind. Why not give a dried bouquet? If you’re like me and like to make dried arrangements for fun, you ..read more

***CONTEST CLOSED*** Wow! The summer just flew by! Did you know that in a few days it will officially be fall? We have a few updates to tell you about and honestly, so much honesty to be honest about but just haven’t had the chance. Or the courage. On a sidenote, I have had a few online harassment issues that have really made me question if I want to be sharing things online or whether or not I feel comfortable anymore. I go back and forth between privatizing my accounts and then making them public, so for the most part, I’ve really kept everything I do online strictly business… But on to the ..read more

As part of our Summer Giveaway, residents of Canada have a chance to win this beautiful metal straw (along with a bamboo toothbrush and pantyliners) from @greenrevolucia – all you have to do is share this post and comment below with what you’re doing to enjoy summer! We have used many different types of straws: paper, metal and glass. While we sell our own straws that have a bend in them, this straight metal straw feels solid and is made with high quality stainless steel. The opening is slightly larger than the typical metal straw and it has a beautiful, easy to clean brush with a soft bristl ..read more

  As part of our Summer Giveaway in partnership with @greenrevolucia, we’re giving away three brand new Eco-Femme panty-liners, 1 metal straw with brush cleaner and a charcoal infused bamboo toothbrush. All you have to do is make sure you like us on Facebook and leave a comment below with how you try to reduce waste! Made of cotton and lined with PUL, a waterproof layer that helps prevent leakage. Recently we tested out a sample liner and loved them. (tmi maybe?). Eco-Femme liners feel soft yet are made with strong, quality material that feels comfortable down there. Held together by a sn ..read more

**CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED** To thank you for your business, we’ve teamed up with Revolucia and are giving away an amazing package! A Nordic’s Charcoal-Infused Bamboo Toothbrush A metal straw and brush cleaner 3 washable eco-femme cloth pads All you have to do is: Like us and Revolucia on Facebook and Instagram Revolucia‘s Facebook and Instagram A Dream Lived Greener‘s Facebook  and Instagram Share this blog post or photo on any of your social media accounts and make sure to TAG us! We need to be able to see you and reach you when you win! Comment below on how you try to reduce your ..read more

A little while ago I was contacted by a few educators at Cairine Wilson High School to discuss reducing waste. I’ve been there to speak a few times about the subject of waste, but because I couldn’t come in during the specified day I was asked to create a video answering a few questions that the students had. So with some help and the little time I have, I managed to pull this together. The questions were: 1) Was it hard to change your lifestyle? 2) Do you find this lifestyle time consuming? 3) Where do you buy toilet paper or other items that are usually wrapped? 4) How do you make toothpaste ..read more

Happy Earth Day everyone! In honour of today, I’ve started a petition to reduce waste in Ottawa to eliminate single-use plastics & bags in our city! I, along with many others, would love to add Ottawa to the growing numbers of cities implementing a similar ban and need your support. Refusing to use single-use plastic is one step, bringing this signed and supported petition directly to City Council is the next. Please help us by signing this petition! Click HERE to support. Thank you in advance ..read more