Approximately 50,000+ children and youth were living in poverty in Calgary before the pandemic hit. With the economic downturn, times are even tougher today. I Can for Kids realized that childhood hunger is real and pervasive, especially in Calgary with 13%…
Preserve your summer veggies and fruit so none of it goes to waste. With a little bit of planning ahead, you can enjoy these deliciously sunny flavours for months to come. Do you wish the summer season would never…
Certain ingredients in chemical sunscreen pose a threat to humans, but did you know that they also pose a threat to our environment? Oxybenzone, a common ingredient in over 3,500 sunscreen lotions and personal care products, has shown damaging effects…
This is an ode to broccoli, which has played the villain role for far too long, ever since we’ve been passing it to the dog under the table as kids. Maybe broccoli didn’t dress like Cruella de Vil, didn’t betray…
You would never guess it based on appearance, but chard is actually a relative of beets. And while it seems to be often overlooked in the produce section--much like the kid who’s always picked last in P.E. class--chard is actually…
Grilling season is upon us, and before you reach for all the sausages, patties, and steaks, consider all of your options–including fruits! If you’re only grilling meat and veggies, you’re doing it wrong. I’m not saying you should neglect all…
Mineral Based vs. Chemical Based There are two types of sunscreen: mineral based and chemical based. Mineral sunscreens act as a shield. They’re basically a layer of protection between you and the sun and literally “block out” the sun’s UV…
