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.
May 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
June is here, although we’re still waiting for the weather to warm up consistently here in southern Ontario. In addition to my goals update, my May 2025 roundup has terrific posts on the wisdom of age, making light of our technological challenges, and reclaiming our hope and joy.
The Sunday Spark – Say something nice today…and every day
It’s Say Something Nice Day. Celebrated every June 1, the purpose of the day is to elevate spirits and spread positivity through compliments and kind words. Learn more in today’s Sunday Spark, along with learnings about longevity and healthy aging, and a board game designed to encourage responsible fashion choices.
How sustainable living helps in uncertain economic times
Economic uncertainty is shaping up to be the financial theme of 2025. Inflation, unemployment, tariffs and unpredictable interest rates make it difficult to plan with any confidence. Today’s post features 10 ways sustainable living can help you weather uncertain economic times.
The Sunday Spark – Oops! AI did it again!
Earlier this week, a news report highlighted the perils of blindly relying on artificial intelligence. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I consider the impact of AI on our future. Plus: a big birthday for the metric system, taxing low-value Chinese goods, the cost of an American-made iPhone, and simplifying healthy snacking.
12 ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable
The post discusses the sustainable practices necessary for reducing the environmental impact of the fashion industry, which generates significant carbon emissions and waste. It offers 12 actionable tips to cultivate a sustainable wardrobe, including buying less, choosing quality over quantity, supporting ethical brands, and extending the life of clothing through care and repairs.
Spring reading update – The road to 1000 books
May is National Get Caught Reading Month in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate the joy of reading. It has also been a year since I announced my ambitious retirement goal of reading 1000 books. What better way to celebrate than a spring reading update!
The Sunday Spark – Gratitude, growth and the reverse bucket list
When I heard the term reverse bucket list for the first time this week, I was intrigued. Not being a fan of the term bucket list, I needed to know more. Find out what I learned in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark.
Throwback Thursday – Benefits of living a greener life
Over the years, I’ve discovered that living a greener life has advantages for us as individuals in addition to the benefits for our beautiful Earth. Today’s Throwback Thursday post from May 2023 discusses six surprising joys and benefits I’ve discovered on my sustainable living journey.
Do you know the environmental impact of pollution?
In this month’s lead post for the Climate Change Collective, Jamie from JamieAdStories suggests we shift away from talking about climate change and instead focus on the environmental impact of pollution. Jamie’s post addresses air and water pollution, so my response considers the impact of light pollution and noise pollution on human health and wildlife.
The Sunday Spark – Seeking truth in an age of misinformation
Happy Mother’s Day to all! As I was growing up, my mum used to say, “Don’t believe everything you hear.” But in the current age of misinformation, how do we separate truth and lies?
Today’s edition of The Sunday Spark has thoughts on the age of misinformation we live in, along with reliable information on papal conclaves, prioritizing the wellbeing of future generations, foods to nourish your eyes, and price matching apps.