Christmas is just two weeks away. How are you feeling? If you’re like many people, you may be feeling stressed about everything you still need to do, or gifts you still need to buy. This week’s Simple Living Sunday post is about shifting focus, and discovering how consciously choosing presence over presents can make our holiday celebrations more meaningful…and less stressful.
November 2022 roundup of outstanding blog posts
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.
How climate change impacts the animal world
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Today, I’m delighted to continue the conversation by sharing the fourth post in the series. In a thoughtful and insightful post, Caroline from Enviroline Blog reminds us how climate change impacts the animal world.
Simple Living Sunday – 10 things that give me hope
Last weekend, we observed the first Sunday of Advent by lighting the first candle on the Advent wreath at church. Each of the four candles on the wreath has symbolic meaning, with the first representing hope. We all need something to hope for, so today’s Simple Living Sunday post is a simple list of 10 things that give me hope. Will you help me add to the list?
33 great ideas for sustainable stocking stuffers
Now that we’ve turned the calendar to December, Christmas shopping season is in full swing. If you love stocking stuffers, but don’t love the waste they often create, you’re in the right place. Read on for 33 great ideas for sustainable stocking stuffers that won’t fill the landfill.
Throwback Thursday – Best gift ideas for minimalists
This week on Throwback Thursday, I bring back a post I wrote in 2019, long before I started decluttering.
It originally focused on low-waste gift ideas. But these are also the best gifts for minimalists and declutterers.
Christmas is coming…but feel free to wish me happy holidays!
And just like that, we’re getting ready to welcome the final month of 2022. As holiday preparations kick into high gear, it’s only a matter of time before the annual debate over Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays begins. Read on to find out why this discussion makes me shake my head, and why I’ll love it if you wish me happy holidays.
Simple Living Sunday – How will you help on Giving Tuesday?
Black Friday is behind us and tomorrow is Cyber Monday. Everywhere you turn, the pressure is on to spend money. Today’s Simple Living Sunday post is about casting aside the commercialism and focusing on a more important day—Giving Tuesday. There are many who need help and many ways to give.
Buying spices in bulk – save money and reduce waste
Spices are an excellent way to add variety and flavour to your recipes. But those individual bottles, cans and packages of spices are expensive. Did you ever stop to think about what you’re paying for? Today’s post looks at the advantages of buying spices in bulk.
8 ways to reduce the environmental impact of hair care
Are you ready to reduce the environmental impact of hair care? Whether you love your hair or hate it, chances are you have a lot of hair products in your bathroom. Hair care is an often-overlooked area where some small changes to our habits can have a positive impact on the environment—not to mention simplifying life and saving money.