“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci “I haven’t got a thing to wear!” Does that sound familiar? We stand in front of our closets looking for something pretty only to revert back to our “uniform” – the …
Last week we had a massive snow fall in Toronto and since there was absolutely no way to even attempt to leave the house, I decided I had no excuse and looked at some long forgotten “treasures” that were hiding …
One of the most common remodeling projects undertaken by Canadian homeowners is the kitchen. But what do we really want in a kitchen? North Americans, of course, need LOTS of storage. We want a big enough pantry to store all …
If you have old towels and sheets or any shabby clothing for that matter, why not consider donating them to the Salvation Army. Their thrift stores generate a lot of money for shelters and social programs and at the same …
Is your closet filled with items that don’t fit you anymore? This is the place to go to donate and maybe even find something new for yourself or your kids. This year Evergreen Brickworks has included costumes as well! So …
For all the bikers out there – Ever thought of donating your old bike that never gets used? Here is your opportunity: May Bike Drive Donate your unwanted and abandoned bikes, bike parts, trailers and more and earn good bike …
If you are like most people, then you have a corner in your home filled with bags of electronics that are either obsolete or don’t work anymore. This coming weekend is your opportunity to get rid of it! Bring your …
A friend shared this with me recently. It’s really funny and very relevant for most people. http://youtu.be/MvgN5gCuLac George Carlin’s classic standup routine about the importance of ‘Stuff’ in our lives. This was from his appearance at Comic Relief in 1986.
It started with an idea to protect the planet and tomorrow at 8:30pm 147 countries will participate in Earth Hour reaching 1.8 billion people! WE ALL HAVE THE POWER! Watch this inspiring video produced by the Earth Hour Team.
There is no spring without spring cleaning! Give the clothes that don’t fit you anymore a new home or even do a shop’n swap. How cool is that? Sunday, April 1, 2012 10am–3pm BMO Atrium $5 suggested donation Evergreen Brick …