I am a huge fan of this message, and the messenger for that matter!

And not only does the US need a good Clean Energy Policy, so does Canada. Beacause drill, baby, drill, is just not a good option. Not now. Not ever.

Or at least that's what it felt like anyway.

Dennis and I spent the morning, last Saturday, at Treego Mactaquac, just outside Fredericton. It is a crazy course of zip lines, tightropes, suspension bridges, and other difficult, hard to manoeuvre moving targets! It is a challenge of balance, agility and core strength, and of course, a test of mental tenacity.

There were no pictures, as we wanted to focus entirely on the experience and not worry about clicking shots along the way. And besides, I am glad I didn't document the occasional fear in my eyes from being a hundred feet off the ground, hung from a carabeener. Not to mention my one short stumble, which cost me the skin on my shins, and a little bit of dignity!

Here is a shot that I got off the web of one of the challenges!

All and all, it was a most excellent and fun experience and we can't wait to do it again! It was great to be soaring between the trees, and taking in nature at it's finest! It's what summer is all about - getting out and enjoying what our awesome environment has to offer! And the challenge was certainly one for the books.

If you want to try out Treego, aside from the one in Mactaquac, there is another location in Moncton, NB, Quebec, BC and in New York State.

Just another one of the many reasons I love Annie Leonard. Her latest mini-docu-movie in her 'Story' series, The Story of Cosmetics is another brilliant visual of our obsession goods that aren't good for us, or the environment.

Take a look and let me know what you think! I am a huge fan of Annie and her message, and have already taken the pledge to use safe cosmetics.

Check out some of the coolest Green Blogs on the web!

I know that this type of thing has been going on in other communities for years, but I was happy to find out this morning about a new local company called Real Food Connections.

A young local couple came to Fredericton, and were always looking for locally-sourced food. When it didn't happen as readily as they had hoped, their entrepreneurial spirits came through, and Real Food Fredericton was born! To explain how it works, here is an excerpt fromt he locao newspaper this morning:

"[Real Food] delivers food from no farther away than 75 kilometres from the Fredericton area. Through partnerships with local farmers, they can deliver anything from meat and peanut butter, to dairy products and vegetables. They meet the farmers and visit each location where the food is grown."  (The Daily Gleaner, July 20, 2010)

BRILLIANT!

So basically, you go to their website, pick the local food  - that's in season - that you would like, and then they deliver it to your door! Not only does this promote local food and sustain local farmers, but it helps promote season diets, and the popular 100-mile theory, that teaches us to enjoy what is availabl to us, in close proximity.

What Levi and Kim have done is to be commended! They are teaching us all great things through their Real Food message. I can't wait to order my first box of goodies!

Literally!

Until now, I thought that they were only a myth! Recycled/recyclable razors made out of old Stoneyfield yogurt containers.

I was in Maine on the weekend, and was psyched when I saw the Preserve razors! I picked some up, with some extra blades. Also really cool, the handles can be used with Gilette blades as well!

Preserve products are so cool, and you can get everything from toothbrushes to plates! This makes being 'eco' easy! :-)

Ah yes...it's that time of year! Bring on the vacation! 

Last weekend I had my first round of time off, spending it on Prince Edward Island. There are so many neat adventures to be had over there!

We went back to the Great Canadian Soap Company for more of their fabulous products! We were just in time to feed some super cute 5-week old baby goats! They were very loveable and couldn't wait for their milk! It was so neat!

We also visited Rossignol's Winery, in Little Sands, near Wood Islands (where you catch the ferry to Caribou, Nova Scotia). They grow their own grapes to make red and white wines, but also use local fruit for their delicious varieties of fruit wines! My favorites are the strawberry and blackberry, but the raspberry, cranberry, and rosehip are all yummy too! Rossignol's is laid out on a beautiful piece of property overlooking the Northumberland Strait, and the grounds were pristine! A great testament to the quality of the local vineyard!

Strawberry season is underway in PEI, and so I lended a hand in some berry harvesting. The 'wendy' variety is out and is VERY good, and soon the others will be ready to pick. There I was, crawling through the drills, for the best berries! And eventually, got to try the "fruits" of my labour! They were so good, and as I have said before, the local berries are so much better, juicier, and more tasteful than any berries you could bring in from elsewhere! I cannot wait to get some more!, because before we know it the season will be over!

I must say, there are some many great places to vist, and many adventures to be had, that don't cost a lot of money. It's also interesting to talk to local proprietors who sell their goods, and live off the land, and use local supplies. It makes me very happy to see that this type of buinsess is still alive and well in the Maritimes!

Until the next vacation.....

After a brief hiatus, and a very relaxing vacation, I am back to the blogging world! What a great 6 days I spent in PEI, doing some very cool things, and having some neat adventures. (More about those coming in another post....)

This one is all about something I talked about in my last post....my quest to become a better bulk buyer, and start to streamline my culinary purchases. As I mentioned before, one of my goals was to make a new spice rack, and fill it with all of my favorite flavours. I am happy to report, I was successful!! But, the spice rack that my boyfriend and I built, is actually a great waste diversion story too! One of reuse and of making something new out of something old.