Earlier this week, a box of old film negatives prompted a discussion about products and companies that have disappeared from our lives. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I discuss products that may soon disappear thanks to changing consumer tastes, three promising environmental innovations, and simplifying life with a daily priority list.
Sharing my best Pinterest tips for bloggers
Since I got serious about using Pinterest for my blog in 2021, it has consistently been one of my top sources of blog views. When I tell other bloggers about my success, they often ask what my strategy is. If you’re thinking about using Pinterest for your blog, read on for my best Pinterest tips for bloggers.
December 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
And just like that, 2024 is in the books and we’re halfway through the first month of 2025. In addition to my goals update, my December 2024 roundup has terrific posts on decluttering, and getting started even when we don’t feel ready.
The Sunday Spark – Canada as the 51st state? Not a fan!
I usually avoid politics here on Boomer Eco Crusader, but the conversation dominating Canadian news this week is too important to ignore. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, my thoughts on Canada becoming the 51st state. Plus, ladder safety, renewable energy wins, and tracking progress on goals.
The Sunday Spark – What’s your theme for the new year?
This week in The Sunday Spark, I wrap up 2024 and reveal my theme for the new year. Today’s edition also discusses National Bird Day, eco-friendly search engines, and setting smaller goals instead of sweeping resolutions.
Blog highlights of 2024 and a sneak peek at 2025
And just like that, the last day of 2024 is upon us. What an eventful year it has been! Once again, I’ll wrap up the year with a look at some of the highlights of 2024 here on Boomer Eco Crusader, along with a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2025.
The Sunday Spark – Delivering smiles with handwritten notes
Does the sight of a handwritten envelope in your mailbox make you smile? One of my 2025 goals is to deliver more smiles! Along with handwritten notes, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at sustainable universities, the strange practice of Christmas tree flocking, and the final week of the 52-week decluttering challenge.
Christmas memories – A poem about what matters
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! With the preparations out of the way, it’s time to make some new Christmas memories. Today’s post features a Christmas poem about a mismatched Christmas tree. It’s a reminder that we can find joy even when things aren’t perfect.
The Sunday Spark – An extra helping of holiday joy
With just three days to go until Christmas, family gatherings and last-minute preparations are in full swing. In between the hustle and bustle, take some time to pause and savour the simple pleasures of the season. Today, I’m serving up an extra helping of holiday joy.
25 years after Y2K – How are we doing?
In recent weeks, I’ve been thinking back to December 1999 a lot. A quarter of a century after we welcomed the 2000s, I thought it would be interesting to look back at how my world, and the world in general, has changed in the 25 years since Y2K threatened to rain on our new year’s parade.