In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, the inspiring story that prompted me to consider how we all have the power to make a difference in our own corner of the world. Plus, interesting facts from an Earth Day webinar, the important role of pollinators, and decluttering under the bathroom sink.
Decluttering challenge – Week 17 – Under the bathroom sink
Welcome to Week 17 of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. This week, we’re moving on to the bathroom. It’s one of the most-used rooms in our homes, and it’s where we start and end our days so we can enjoy immediate benefits from our decluttering efforts.
We’ll start with an easy task by decluttering under the bathroom sink.
Third quarter update on my 60 before 60 list
With less than three months to go until my 60th birthday, it’s time for another update on my 60 before 60 list. At the halfway point in January, I was ahead of schedule. Read on to find out how much progress I made in the 3rd quarter of my 60th year.
Happy Earth Day! How Will You Reconnect With Nature?
Hello and Happy Earth Day! I don’t usually post on Mondays but today is special. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Earth Day, take a look at my post this morning on Wise & Shine. It has five simple ways you can reconnect with nature on Earth Day or any day. 5 Ways to […]
The Sunday Spark – How long will it take me to read 1000 books?
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I discuss how long I think it will take to reach my retirement goal of reading 1000 books. Plus: the best plant-based milk for the environment, the world’s largest solar power site, why water is a precious resource, and decluttering books and magazines.
Decluttering challenge – Week 16 – Books & magazines
Are you an avid reader? Do you have piles of books that haven’t seen the light of day in years? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you’ll want to pay special attention to this week’s task in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. This week, we’re decluttering books and magazines.
Celebrate Earth Day 2024 – Planet vs. Plastics
Earth Day is coming up on April 22. The theme for Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastics. Read on to learn why plastics are a threat to the health of the planet, and to your personal health. Plus, find out what you can do today, and every day, to cut back your dependence on single-use plastic.
The Sunday Spark – In praise of undervalued gifts
Last weekend, I unplugged for 48 hours and returned feeling physically, mentally, and spiritually refreshed. This week, I took some time to reflect on gifts and talents—especially the undervalued gifts that society doesn’t always appreciate.
In addition to undervalued gifts, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at National Gardening Day, daylighting buried rivers, climate change and your morning coffee, and decluttering media.
Decluttering challenge – Week 15 – Media
Welcome to week 15 of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. This week, we continue our living and family room clean-up by organizing and decluttering media—CDs, DVDs, records and even cassettes. If you have a large media collection, you’ll want to join in.
Throwback Thursday – Effects of climate change on health and finances
In honour of Earth Day coming up later this month, today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2022 discusses the effects of climate change on our health and finances. This was the first post in the Climate Change Collective series which has been going strong for almost two years now.