Skin care is big business, with the global skin care market estimated at over $130 Billion USD in 2021. The beauty industry also generates billions of pieces of plastic packaging every year—most of it non-recyclable. If you want to develop a low-waste skin care routine that will be kind to the planet and save you hundreds of dollars a year, you’re in the right place!
Simple Living Sunday – Choose the right influencers for your life
Who do you allow to influence you? In our consumption-driven society, the term influencer has become synonymous with consumerism and keeping up with the Joneses Kardashians.
This week’s Simple Living Sunday post explores the rise of influencer marketing, and how you can reject it and choose the right influencers for your life.
Decluttering regret and “what if I need it” syndrome
One of the biggest barriers to decluttering for many people is what I call what-if-I-need-it syndrome. Many people worry that they’ll get rid of something and later wish they hadn’t, so they hang on to things “just in case.”
In this month’s decluttering update, I address decluttering regret and why you shouldn’t let this fear hold you back.
What happy surprises will you find on Serendipity Day?
August 18 is Serendipity Day, a day when we’re all encouraged to look for the unexpected good things in life. At a time when everyone could benefit from an extra dose of positivity, will you join me in a little serendipity on Thursday? It will be good for your soul!
Simple Living Sunday – Celebrating Never Give Up Day
Life can be tough. Some days, it’s hard to find the motivation to keep going. To celebrate Never Give Up Day on August 18, this week’s Simple Living Sunday post is all about perseverance. Read on for tips to help you know when it’s time to dig in and keep going, and when it’s okay to walk away.
The surprising health benefits of house plants
Are you a lover of indoor plants? You might be surprised to learn that, in addition to the beauty they bring to your home, there are many health benefits of house plants. Read on to learn more about those benefits. I’ve also got some pictures of my growing house plant collection.
Happiness is … candy with no plastic wrapping
Do you love candy? I do. I love all kinds of candy! Chocolate is one of my favourite simple pleasures. I find it very frustrating that most candy comes in non-recyclable plastic packaging. Today’s post has 8 candy options with no plastic wrapping to satisfy your sweet tooth while caring for the planet.
Simple Living Sunday – Hello from Toronto
Hello everyone! This week’s Simple Living Sunday post is coming to you from Toronto, Ontario—Canada’s biggest city. As I mentioned last week, I’ve been travelling the last couple of weekends so I’m taking a break from my usual Sunday posts.
July 2022 roundup – check out these sizzling summer blog posts
And just like that, it’s August. July flew by way too quickly. Sometimes, I wish I had a time machine that could slow things down to make summer last just a little bit longer. Since I don’t have such a machine, I simply encourage you to relax for a few minutes and enjoy my July 2022 roundup of sizzling summer blog posts.
Wrapping up Plastic Free July 2022
Plastic Free July is in the books for 2022. Did you participate this year? Let’s start off the month of August by wrapping up Plastic Free July 2022. Today’s post has a summary of my learnings and observations from the past month. There is hope!