Author Archives: Lynn Bee

Father’s Day

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Lynn Bee

Happy Father’s Day to all the rad dads out there! I realize that now I am in charge of supervising gifts from Koa to his Daddy. This year, Koa actually got his dad something thoughtful, useful, and it will be … Continue reading →

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Dandelion-pineapple iced tea

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Lynn Bee

I recently wrote a post about loose leaf iced teas, but I decided to try this superfood recipe for iced tea – and I am being lazy and using tea bags. So if you are lazy but also like pretending … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: Smart packaging

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Lynn Bee

Tip of the Week: Avoid over-packaging! This series is all about how to reduce your reliance on plastics. And the tip of the week is to avoid buying items over packaged in plastics. We are making good progress by not … Continue reading →

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Mystery Gardenia

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Lynn Bee

Don the Beachcomber strikes again! The Mystery Gardenia is an amazing tropical cocktail to help you cool off (and loosen up) on those warm summer nights! This is a 2 part recipe, but it’s worth the extra effort. I promise. … Continue reading →

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Delicious Iced Tea

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Lynn Bee

Summer is right around the corner and nothing is more refreshing than a cool glass of iced tea on a summer afternoon! Why make your own iced tea? It tastes better: Loose leaf tea is higher quality than most tea bags, … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: Soaps

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Lynn Bee

Tip of the Week: Get the soap, skip the bottle! This series is all about how to reduce your reliance on plastics. And the tip of the week is to look for easy alternatives to soaps packed in plastics. Did … Continue reading →

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Tip of the week: bag-free!

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Lynn Bee

Just say no to that plastic bag! Most of us already know about bringing a reusable bag or basket to the grocery store. Many stores will even credit you a few cents to promote this good behaviour. But sometimes we … Continue reading →

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Introducing: Tip of the week!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Lynn Bee

I’m starting a new weekly series on how to reduce your plastic use. No groaning! I’ll make each weekly tip simple and straightforward. And it will be easy, I promise. I won’t try to convince you to grow all your … Continue reading →

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Mint Cubes

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Lynn Bee

A simple trick to jazz up any drink instantly! My friend came over and brought me a pack of fresh Mint so we could make the delicious Missionary’s Downfall. After using approximately 12 leaves to make the drinks I was … Continue reading →

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PET PSYCH

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Lynn Bee

It’s that time of year, everyone is graduating. Which usually means I am green with envy watching my friends enjoy their continued education. But this time, I’ve decided to be motivated instead of just envious. I loved school. I miss school. And … Continue reading →

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