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.
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!
Canada’s east coast – Simply slower and friendlier
Instead of my usual Sunday post, today I’ll share some sights and highlights of our time on Canada’s east coast where life is simply slower and friendlier.
The wisdom of the Seven Sacred Laws
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s mission patch for the Artemis II mission is steeped in symbolism. Among other things, it highlights the wisdom of the Seven Sacred Laws of the Indigenous peoples—something we can all learn from.
The Sunday Spark – Just the facts, please!
As a new study revealed Canadians are very concerned about misinformation, I recalled something I saw recently about the difference between facts and opinions. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with an EU ban on disposing of unsold clothing, why art is good for us, and fun facts about potatoes.
Helpful tips for decluttering sentimental items
How do you approach decluttering sentimental items? If you have things lurking in your house that haven’t seen the light of day in years but you just can’t bear to let them go, read on for my tips for preserving your memories without keeping the physical items.
The Sunday Spark – My Mother’s Day reflection is lost in the cloud
Happy Mother’s Day! I had written a heartfelt Mother’s Day reflection for today, but you’ll never see it. Find out why in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with the big drought of 2026, a greener greenhouse, and citizens fighting back against data centres.
Throwback Thursday – Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift?
On Sunday, we celebrate Mother’s Day here in North America. If you’re still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, you’ll love today’s Throwback Thursday post.
April goals report and decluttering update
And just like that, it’s May—although the weather still feels more like March. April was a mixed bag both for weather and for progress on my monthly goals. Read on for my April goals report, including my Tidy-Up Tuesdays decluttering update, and a look at my goals for May.
The Sunday Spark – We can’t keep paving paradise
Over 50 years after Joni Mitchell lamented the loss of green space in her hit song “Big Yellow Taxi”, some politicians remain hell bent on paving paradise.
Today’s edition of The Sunday Spark shares a petition to stop Doug Ford from expanding Billy Bishop Airport. Plus: North America’s lack of progress on electric trains, the environmental impact of the World Cup, and preserving coastline using recycled glass.