Put the kettle on love! Growing up in England, I often heard that expression in our house. But I didn’t appreciate the true value of that cuppa until I was an adult. There are many things I love about tea, including surprising health benefits. For today, I’ll stick to sharing my top 12 list.
7 essential elements of a well-rounded life
When you’re at a social gathering and you meet someone new, the first question they will usually ask is “What do you do?” Today’s post considers why who you are is more important than what you do for a living. Read on to learn the dangers of letting our jobs define us and 7 essential elements of a well-rounded life. Plus, some ideas on conversation starters you can try at your next party or gathering.
August goal – No more cotton balls and swabs
And just like that it’s August. With Plastic Free July behind us, it’s time to refocus on our regular monthly goals in the Year of monthly waste reduction goals challenge. This month’s goal is to eliminate cotton balls, pads and swabs.
Plastic Free July Wrap-Up – 10 things I learned
To take the next step in my waste reduction journey, this year I decided to participate in the Plastic Free July Challenge. It was an eye-opening exercise – definitely a lot more difficult than I anticipated.
In this wrap-up post, I reflect on my observations and learnings from the month.
Lawn watering tips – The great grass debate!
To water or not to water! It’s a subject that neighbours and families disagree on. Every summer, the great grass debate wages on. I’m not going to judge. If you’re a non-waterer, you might learn something from my journey from waterer to non-waterer. If you’re on the other side, I’ve got some lawn watering tips to help you do it wisely.
Saving or spending? We reward the wrong one!
Given a choice between saving or spending, most people choose spending. Why is this? Ultimately, I think it’s because our world rewards the wrong behaviour. Read on for a look at why people would rather spend than save and for eight tips to keep your spending in check.
Plastic Free July Challenge – Week 4 Update
With just one week to go, the Plastic Free July Challenge has definitely been … a challenge! I’m sure you’re all getting the message from my first three updates that it has been pretty much impossible to fully eliminate single-use plastic.
With that in mind, this week I’m taking a different approach. Instead of the challenges, I’m going to focus on the wins. Each day, I’ll share the things that I am doing to reduce single-use plastic.
6 helpful green bin tips to reduce smells
Did you know that over half of household waste can be diverted from the landfill either by composting or recycling? In Is privatization of recycling a good thing?, I wrote about our local municipal recycling program and our Waste Whiz app. Today, I’m asking an important question—Why doesn’t everyone use their green bin? Plus, some tips to make green binning easier.
Unlock your future with lifelong learning
School’s out! Or is it? As the pace of workplace change continues to accelerate, the ability to learn and adapt will become even more critical. Today, we’ll look at the benefits of lifelong learning, why it’s critical to success in your career and life, and how you can start your learning journey today.
Plastic Free July Challenge – Week 3 Update
As I shared in last week’s update, the Plastic Free July Challenge is definitely a lot more difficult than I thought. I am learning a lot about how pervasive plastic is in our lives.
In the first 10 days, I came close a few times but I wasn’t able to get through a single day with no plastic. Will this be the week? Let’s find out.