I grew up foraging for morel mushrooms, Saskatoon berries, wild blueberries, strawberries and raspberries in Alberta. On the West Coast now, I forage for salmonberries, blackberries and young stinging nettle.
Lindsay Coulter
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Not all chemicals are bad. But I suggest everyone — not just parents — watch Little Things Matter: the Impact of Toxins on the Developing Brain, narrated by Bruce Lanphear.
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Family & RelationshipsHealth & Well-being
How to ‘Green’ Your Toddler
by Lindsay Coulter March 8, 2016Learn how to avoid toxic chemicals that are persistent and bioaccumulative, which means they build up in the environment and our bodies.
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There is no evidence that antibacterial products actually do a better job than regular soap in a household setting. So avoid them UNLESS you work in a hospital. Why? Overuse of antibacterial ingredients — like triclosan — is helping create superbugs. Our increasing obsession with avoiding germs could actually be making us sick.
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Don’t confuse “best before” with “expired”
by Lindsay Coulter November 14, 2015Did you know that milk can be consumed 7 days after the “best before” date, opened or unopened?
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How to leave the leaves
by Lindsay Coulter October 20, 2015DO NOT rake your leaves! (Because butterflies begin in leaves, as larvae.)
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How to get your yard off grass
by Lindsay Coulter July 28, 2015What to do instead of seeding, mowing and aerating your lawn?
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How to conserve water
by Lindsay Coulter July 15, 2015Five water-saving habits inside your home (in order of impact)
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I was beginning to worry about mould in my home — airborne spores can be inhaled and become a health concern.
I wasn’t feeling sick, but we discovered mould during a recent bathroom renovation, my husband had been rather sneezy and we have a child (children and the elderly can be more vulnerable). -
How Not to Squelch a Kid’s Curiosity About Nature
by Lindsay Coulter June 3, 2015To cultivate nature connectedness, fuel my son’s curiosity and keep plants and critters alive, we have rules
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How to get under the influence…of nature
by Lindsay Coulter May 8, 2015Each spring, we challenge people worldwide to take a daily dose of nature — 30 minutes for 30 days. Three years of data reveals that participants not only spend more time outside, they also reduce their indoor screen time and report better sleep.
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Family & RelationshipsHealth & Well-being
These Simple, Selfless Acts Will Change Your Life
by Lindsay Coulter March 3, 2015The proposition that a few simple, selfless acts will make your neighbourhood a better place to live was tested nation-wide
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How to Stop Killing Bees
by Lindsay Coulter July 28, 2014It’s pulled at your heart strings for years — the bees are dying. But why?
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I walk. It would take me longer to bike and honour the stop signs. So, I quiz fellow staffers — Karianne, Jodi, Akua, Barry, Jeremy, Theresa, Monica and Calvin — for bike to work dos and don’ts for a safe and fun commute:
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Everyone could benefit from a food circle sometime. Maybe you already have?
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The sun is out! Don’t waste it. Here are four things sunshine can do for you — free of charge
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Get happier with me. Join the 30×30 Nature Challenge! Get into nature for 30 minutes for 30 days and you’ll be happily hooked.
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Three planet-saving myths debunked
by Lindsay Coulter April 28, 2014There is more than one way to save a planet. It’s Earth Month. Time to blow your mind and debunk a few myths about planet saving!
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Whether you have a small plot in the big city or a few acres, transform your yard into a butterfly garden!
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How to make soap part two
by Lindsay Coulter March 24, 2014Did you know that exfoliants — poppy seeds, oats or herbs — scrub skin to release debris and remove dead skin cells?
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I make soap. You can, too. Learn new terms like sodium hydroxide (lye),saponification, cold-process and curing —- and come out smelling like a rose!
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