Michelle, Author at Boomer Eco Crusader

March 8, 2021June 20, 2024Everyday life

International Women’s Day – Choose to Challenge

It’s International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate the achievement of women and take action for equality. Over 100 years after the first International Women’s Day, how are we really doing when it comes to equality for women?

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is Choose to Challenge. In this post, I’ve got some sobering statistics on the status of women in Canada and around the world. I hope after reading, you’ll realize we all need to Choose to Challenge every day. The future of our daughters depends on it.

March 3, 2021November 28, 2021Decluttering Tips Health

4 toxic things to purge from your life (Guest Post)

Decluttering isn’t always about things you can physically see. Today, I’m excited to share a guest post written by Michelle from Growing with Spawn. She’s going to tell us about four toxic things you need to purge from your life today!

February 24, 2021January 27, 2024Reduce Reuse Recycle

21 simple kitchen swaps to be more eco-friendly

Living a greener, more sustainable life doesn’t have to be difficult, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. You can start today by making simple swaps of everyday items. The kitchen is a great place to start. Here are 21 simple eco-friendly kitchen swaps you can make to live a greener life.

February 22, 2021February 2, 2024Everyday life

5 ways to get a head start on spring gardening

Despite Wiarton Willie’s Groundhog Day prediction of an early spring, it’s unlikely we’ll see any real spring weather for at least a couple of months here in Ontario. That doesn’t mean we can’t get a head start on spring gardening.

If, like me, you’re anxious to shake the winter doldrums and look ahead to green grass and warmer days, here are 5 things you can do now to get ready for spring.

February 17, 2021April 19, 2024Health

Reflexology and its benefits for your health

Reflexology is a natural healing art that activates through touch. I recently had the opportunity to interview Sandy Edwards, a certified Reflexologist registered with the Reflexology Registration Council of Ontario. During the interview, Sandy and I discussed the principles of reflexology and its health benefits.

February 15, 2021January 18, 2024Shopping

Buy Nothing Challenge for Lent

Lent starts on Wednesday. Every year since I was a child, I’ve heard the question “What are you giving up for Lent?”. This year, instead of giving up the standard temptations like potato chips, candy or alcohol, I’ve decided to do something different. I’m going to try a Buy Nothing Challenge.

In 2020, I set a goal to buy no new clothing for the year. Since then, I’ve been thinking about expanding that to a Buy Nothing Challenge. Lent feels like a good opportunity to give it a try.

February 10, 2021February 8, 2024Decluttering Tips

Valentine’s Day DIY – A Pick-Me-Up box is sure to please

With everything going on in the world, we could all use a little shot of positivity to lift our spirits from time to time. If you’re looking for a unique and fun gift idea for someone you love for Valentine’s Day, consider making a personalized pick-me-up box for them.

In today’s post, I’ve got step-by-step instructions and a free printable to get you started.

February 2, 2021February 1, 2021Positive thoughts

Love Is… Seasons of love

February is heart month. It’s a month associated with romance and heart health. A few weeks ago, Eric over at The Thoughtful Beggar invited me to write a piece about love for their February “Love Is” collaboration series.

February 1, 2021January 20, 2024Holidays & celebrations

14 eco-friendly Valentine’s gifts to fit your budget

It’s February. That means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It can be hard to find the perfect gift for that special someone, especially if you’re looking for low waste or sustainable choices. Today, I’ve got 14 ideas for eco-friendly Valentine’s gifts to fit any budget.

Author: Michelle