Brummet's Conscious Blog

Did you know it is Bat Week now from October 24th thru to October 31st?   Bat Week is an annual event where conservationists and government representatives meet, collaborate, network and learn from one another. Communities across North America host special events from bat counts to bat house building workshops and more.  It is a good time to reflect about our own behaviours, actions, day-to-day choices and purchases. Did you know that I once wrote a column on this topic back in 2000-2007 that was published in several countries around the world? Some publications would use it as a monthly column, others bi-weekly, and it reached all around the world and won several awards. around 2007 I decided to compile all the articles and create a database in book format for people interested in saving money while having a positive impact on the environment. The first edition of the  Trash Talk  book was a success and got noticed by the Recycling council of BC who gave us...

Product Review Last year our neighbourhood was improved with the Shannon’s purchasing a house and bringing all their fur-kids along. Karen immediately started up her “ Rent A Daughter ” services and Glenn had an enviable workshop built in his backyard where he plays with re-claimed wood and produces unique creations. They are a semi-retired couple who have already shown such creativity with the improvements to their new home. We became fast friends so easily, of course, because our dogs all just loved each other instantly. Who could fight that?   One day Glenn had Dave over to see his workshop and we just totally fell in love with his birdhouses.  In a subsequent visit, we learned he also makes bat houses… so you know we had to have one of those as well.  As you can see from the pictures… these are not your average birdhouse creations. Some have swooping roof-lines like those in Whoville (you know: Horton Hears a Who ); others resemble ...