Exchanging gifts can be fun but it can also be costly and stressful. It’s tough to find the perfect gift, especially if you have a lot of people on your list. Today, I’ve got some fun gift exchange ideas for groups. Plus, there’s a free printable gift exchange game you can use to add a little fun to your gathering.
Disposable world – why aren’t things made to last?
In late 2020, we had a run of bad luck at our house. In a three-month period, we replaced our water heater, our stove and our washing machine. That experience made me wonder if anything is built to last in our disposable world.
What I learned from the 31-Day Declutter Challenge
If you want to declutter and need a little boost to get started, a 31-Day Declutter Challenge may be just what you need. I completed this challenge in late 2020. It helped get me serious about simplifying life and clearing the clutter. Read on to find out how the challenge works, what I hoped to accomplish, and what I learned.
Ditch your plastic soap bottles – for good!
September is here. We still have a few more weeks of summer, but I’ve noticed a definite chill in the air on a few mornings recently. The monthly goal for September in our 2020 Waste Reduction Challenge is to get rid of plastic bottles of hand and face soap.
Because of the pandemic, 2020 has been a difficult year for waste reduction. If you’re looking for an easy way to get started with reducing waste, you’re in luck. This month’s goal is one of the simplest changes to make.
5 great reasons to swap plastic bottles for bars
Swapping bottles for bars is one of the simplest changes that can significantly cut the amount of single-use plastic in your household. If you’re just getting started with reducing plastic, this simple swap is an excellent place to start. Read on for 5 great reasons to swap plastic bottles for bars, and for reviews of some of my favourite bar products.
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.
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.
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.