Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful holiday season. If one of your goals for this year is to simplify your life, you’ll love today’s post. It features 52 ways to simplify your life in the coming year, along with a free printable download to help you stay on track.
Sharing my best Pinterest tips for bloggers
Since I got serious about using Pinterest for my blog in 2021, it has consistently been one of my top sources of blog views. When I tell other bloggers about my success, they often ask what my strategy is. If you’re thinking about using Pinterest for your blog, read on for my best Pinterest tips for bloggers.
December 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
And just like that, 2024 is in the books and we’re halfway through the first month of 2025. In addition to my goals update, my December 2024 roundup has terrific posts on decluttering, and getting started even when we don’t feel ready.
The Sunday Spark – Canada as the 51st state? Not a fan!
I usually avoid politics here on Boomer Eco Crusader, but the conversation dominating Canadian news this week is too important to ignore. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, my thoughts on Canada becoming the 51st state. Plus, ladder safety, renewable energy wins, and tracking progress on goals.
Throwback Thursday – Planning fun and sustainable experiences
Planning a fun getaway is an excellent way to break out of the post-holiday doldrums. Today’s Throwback Thursday post offers ways to reduce the environmental impact of experiences.
The environmental impact of food waste
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. This month’s lead post comes from A Sustainably Simple Life who considers the environmental impact of food waste. It contains some statistics that should shock you.
The Sunday Spark – What’s your theme for the new year?
This week in The Sunday Spark, I wrap up 2024 and reveal my theme for the new year. Today’s edition also discusses National Bird Day, eco-friendly search engines, and setting smaller goals instead of sweeping resolutions.
Blog highlights of 2024 and a sneak peek at 2025
And just like that, the last day of 2024 is upon us. What an eventful year it has been! Once again, I’ll wrap up the year with a look at some of the highlights of 2024 here on Boomer Eco Crusader, along with a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2025.
The Sunday Spark – Delivering smiles with handwritten notes
Does the sight of a handwritten envelope in your mailbox make you smile? One of my 2025 goals is to deliver more smiles! Along with handwritten notes, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at sustainable universities, the strange practice of Christmas tree flocking, and the final week of the 52-week decluttering challenge.
Looking back on a year of decluttering
Last weekend, I finished a marathon year of decluttering as I completed the final task in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. And what a year it was! Today, I look back on what I learned and accomplished during the year—including my final decluttering tally. And if you’re ready for your own decluttering challenge, my five easy steps will help you get started.