Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you’re a mom, stepmom, or just a mother figure in someone’s life, I wish you all a wonderful, joy-filled day! In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I reflect on the first Mother’s Day I’ve spent without my daughters. Plus: bee facts, dandelions, and decluttering bathroom counters.
Decluttering challenge – Week 19 – Bathroom counters
Have you had a good look at your bathroom counters lately? Are they in need of decluttering? Welcome to week 19 of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. This week, we continue our bathroom clean-up by decluttering our bathroom counters.
Little things add up to a lot
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. This month’s lead post is from Smelly Socks and Garden Peas, and it’s all about how little things add up to a lot when it comes to sustainability.
The Sunday Spark – On faith and friendship
Thursday night was the last night of the Alpha Course. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I reflect on the gifts of faith and friendship I’ve received over the last 12 weeks. Plus: Europe’s reduction in emissions, harnessing the power of sand, and decluttering bathroom drawers.
Decluttering challenge – Week 18 – Bathroom drawers
Do you have any idea what’s lurking in your bathroom drawers? If you’re like me, you probably haven’t got a clue. In week 18 of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge, we’re going to venture into the unknown. Yes, I’m talking about decluttering bathroom drawers. I promise it will be an adventure.
Some facts about Canada’s Carbon Tax
Canada’s Carbon Tax went up on April 1. That increase has created a lot of conversation—very little of it productive. In today’s post, I look past the political shenanigans. Read on for some facts about how Canada’s Carbon Tax works and how it financially benefits the vast majority of Canadians, despite what special interest groups and climate deniers want you to think.
The Sunday Spark – We can all make a difference
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, the inspiring story that prompted me to consider how we all have the power to make a difference in our own corner of the world. Plus, interesting facts from an Earth Day webinar, the important role of pollinators, and decluttering under the bathroom sink.
Decluttering challenge – Week 17 – Under the bathroom sink
Welcome to Week 17 of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. This week, we’re moving on to the bathroom. It’s one of the most-used rooms in our homes, and it’s where we start and end our days so we can enjoy immediate benefits from our decluttering efforts.
We’ll start with an easy task by decluttering under the bathroom sink.
Third quarter update on my 60 before 60 list
With less than three months to go until my 60th birthday, it’s time for another update on my 60 before 60 list. At the halfway point in January, I was ahead of schedule. Read on to find out how much progress I made in the 3rd quarter of my 60th year.
Happy Earth Day! How Will You Reconnect With Nature?
Hello and Happy Earth Day! I don’t usually post on Mondays but today is special. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Earth Day, take a look at my post this morning on Wise & Shine. It has five simple ways you can reconnect with nature on Earth Day or any day. 5 Ways to […]