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.
What mom really wants for Mother’s Day
On Sunday, we celebrate Mother’s Day in North America. Are you still looking for that perfect gift? Look no further! Let me tell you what mom really wants for Mother’s Day. You might be surprised.
April 2025 roundup – Great reads and goals update
As we roll into May, signs of spring abound, although the temperature is taking its sweet time to warm up with any consistency here in southern Ontario. In addition to my goals update, my April 2025 roundup has terrific posts on the value of rituals, overcoming worry, and the health impacts of plastics.