As I sit down to write my November 2022 roundup, it doesn’t seem possible there are just three weeks left in 2022. The holiday season is in full swing, and my head is already full of blogging ideas and other plans for next year. But first, I’ve got six fantastic November blog posts to share with you.
This month’s roundup features posts that discuss clutter-free gift ideas, appreciating our differences, social media detox, Advent calendar inspiration, parenting, and the practice of peace.
This monthly roundup is my way of saying thank you to the blogging community, and featuring some of my favourite bloggers who regularly put out funny, inspiring and informative content.
So find a cozy spot, grab your favourite festive beverage and take a few minutes to read these posts. I hope you’ll love them as much as I did. While you’re at it, explore some of the other content from these bloggers and give them a follow.
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November 2022 roundup – 6 fantastic blog posts
50 clutter-free gift ideas for the holiday season – Mind Beauty Simplicity
Christmas is coming and those who know me well know I am a big fan of consumable and experience gifts. This post has 50 ideas for everyone on your list.
As I’m learning more about intentional living, I’ve been understanding my priorities & what holds more value. For me, I find so much joy in gifting experiences & spending time with others.
50 clutter-free gift ideas for the holiday season – Mind Beauty Simplicity
Appreciating the differences – Crisbie Coach
Here’s a new face in the monthly roundup. I connected with Cristiana through the Climate Change Collective. This inspiring post is a reminder of how our embracing our differences makes us all better.
Differences when they become obstacles take away the opportunity to broaden our consciousness and enrich collective intelligence, where 1 + 1 equals 3.
Appreciating the differences – Crisbie Coach
Social Media Detox – What I Learned from No Social Media for 100 Days – Hello Brownlow
And another new face! Amanda did a social media detox that lasted 100 days. Reading about her experience just might lead you to rethink your relationship with the online world.
But every single day, I was bombarded with ads and videos showing me how to make my life like someone else’s life. … I was no longer content with my own life.
Social Media Detox – What I Learned from No Social Media for 100 Days – Hello Brownlow
Advent calendar activities 2022 – Smelly Socks and Garden Peas
I always enjoy Smell’s Advent calendar posts and the creative and fun activities she plans for her boys. You’ll want to save this post for next year!
But in the interests of not buying tat or lots of unrecyclable stuff that won’t get used, I’ve stopped all that. Instead, we have a treat each day. Some of them are quick and easy to fit around school and evening activities. Some are a bit more involved.
Advent calendar activities 2022 – Smelly Socks and Garden Peas
Raising humans from scratch – Lovely Lucid Life
And, yet another new face in my monthly roundup, this beautiful and insightful post offers a whole new perspective on nature vs. nurture, and provides tips on what parents can do to help with the “baking process”.
The day our children are born, it’s as though we have been handed the ingredients to bake a delicious cake; maybe angel food, or vanilla with chocolate frosting or perhaps an ice cream cake. But just because we’ve been given those ingredients doesn’t mean the cake is going to to bake itself. We need to help combine those ingredients, cook them gently and at the appropriate temperature and when the time is right open up the oven and see what kind of yummy creation has been made.
Raising humans from scratch – Lovely Lucid Life
The practice of peace – The Thoughtful Beggar
Finally, as we head into the holiday season, Eric’s reflection on peace is a thoughtful read. It’s a powerful reminder that the things we pursue in life are often at odds with finding peace.
In many ways the idea of peace is at odds with our modern world which praises money and power above everything. Those unfortunately are arguably the top two pursuits that rob us of a true and lasting contentment.
The practice of peace – The Thoughtful Beggar
In case you missed any of my November posts
In case you missed any of them, here are the posts I published in November here on Boomer Eco Crusader.
- Your transportation choices and climate change – A Climate Change Collective post
- Simple Living Sunday – How you can embrace mindfulness today
- Frugal living tips to simplify your life and save money
- Simple tips for zero-waste laundry
- Simple Living Sunday – Get started on finding your Ikigai
- What you need to know about green dry cleaning options
- 12 practical ways to find motivation to declutter
- Simple Living Sunday – National Absurdity Day
- 8 ways to reduce the environmental impact of hair care
- Buying spices in bulk – Save money and reduce waste
- Simple Living Sunday – How will you help on Giving Tuesday?
- Christmas is coming…but feel free to wish me happy holidays!
Some changes coming to the monthly roundup in 2023
I published my first monthly roundup in January 2021. It has been an honour to introduce you to some of my favourite bloggers over the last two years.
My monthly roundup post will be getting a bit of a facelift in 2023. In addition to sharing my favourite blog posts from the month, I will also provide an update on my monthly goals. Stay tuned for more information in January.
Thanks for dropping by to check out my November 2022 roundup of fantastic blog posts. Please take a few minutes to follow these talented bloggers and read their posts.
Which of these posts did you enjoy the most? Tell me about it below.
You always have such a great variety of posts in these round ups!
Thank you. I read a lot of blog posts and always love to share the ones that really make me stop and think.
Thanks so much for including my blog in this!!!
You’re very welcome. Loved your post!
Will definitely check them out!
Thanks. Happy reading!
Thanks so much for the shout out Michelle!
My pleasure. I’m always amazed by your advent calendar posts. You have so many creative ideas.
They mostly repeat ideas from previous years. I was telling my friends about it yesterday and they were horrified as though I’m some sort of evil super mum. When I explained that it was stuff like a TV tea they conceded that I’m a genius.
That’s what I love about it! It’s mostly about life’s simple pleasures.
Thanks for sharing my blog post, Michelle! Happy holidays! 🙂
You’re welcome. That post was right up my alley! Happy holidays to you too!
Thank you Michelle for ideas and suggestions to put more life into our lives. I think a large percentage of people might have an anxiety attack for even suggesting the idea of social media detox! 100 days seems a bit excessive but will open a door to self discovery. I vote for a week of not watching the News and leave the TV off in my house! That’s Peace!
Yes, 100 days is a long time. Some people can’t be off social media for 100 minutes. LOL Yes, a news-free week with no TV would be just fine by me, too. My husband, on the other hand, might not make it.
Thank you, Michelle, especially for the social media detox post from Amanda. Xx
Hi Jane. Thanks for dropping by and taking the time to comment. I really enjoyed Amanda’s post. It definitely provided food for thought.