Is this the year you plan to declutter your life and get organized? Well, you’re in the right place. Today I’m excited to introduce my 52 Week Decluttering Challenge! I hope you’ll join me on this journey to gain control over the chaos and clutter in our lives.
World Refill Day is an opportunity to think differently
It’s World Refill Day, a global day of awareness to prevent plastic pollution by accelerating the shift to systems designed for reuse and refill rather than single use. It’s an opportunity for all of us to take another look at the packaging waste on the products we use and resolve to do better.
The Sunday Spark – Would you want to live on the moon?
As NASA announced the Artemis III crew, the tone of the presentation made me wonder who would want to live on the moon. Read my thoughts on that in today’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with fighting food insecurity with food waste, the environmental impact of chocolate, and the connection between diet and dementia.
Hidden joys and benefits of sustainable living
When I started this blog, my mantra was that sustainable living is about progress not perfection. A recent blog post from Cecilia at The Kitchen’s Garden made me pause and think about how my approach has evolved. As I pondered the question “What kind of environmentalist am I?”, I considered all the benefits of sustainable living. Read on to find out what I discovered.
Trying something new for Audiobook Appreciation Month
Are you a fan of audiobooks or do you prefer reading? June is Audiobook Appreciation Month, so I decided to step outside my routine and “read” my very first audiobook. Read on to find out how it went and whether I’ll make audiobooks part of my life in the future.
The Sunday Spark – The sad decline of workplace connections
A recent conference presentation brought home to me how workplace connections have eroded as technology has exploded. Read my thoughts on this in today’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with neighbours offering rideshare services, transforming windows into solar panels, and the connection between endocrine disruptors and fertility.
It’s time for a May 2026 goals report
June is here and it appears warmer weather may have arrived to stay here in southern Ontario. Read on for my May 2026 goals report and a look at my goals for June.
It’s time for my May 2026 blog roundup
My May 2026 blog roundup has a summary of my writing activity for the month, and terrific posts on the danger of a frictionless life, the importance of making fun a habit, and why handwriting still matters in a digital age.
The Sunday Spark – The joy of being home again
We arrived home from our trip to the east coast on Tuesday, exhausted from the long drive but happy to be home again. This week’s edition of The Sunday Spark has thoughts on the joy of returning home, the UN’s stand on climate change responsibility, highway noise barrier solar panels, and a hub for repairing outdoor equipment.
Simple space saving tips for smaller homes
As many people struggle to get into the housing market, tiny homes and micro-condos have emerged as the latest trend. These tiny condos mean many people are looking for tips on maximizing space and staying organized in smaller spaces. Today’s post has a roundup of space saving tips for smaller homes.
An adorable letter to the Tooth Fairy
Sorting and decluttering our daughters’ rooms has brought back many memories, but an odd find in Laura’s room reminded me of how the Tooth Fairy left more than money at our house. It’s time for another Clutter Tale!