With all four members of our family under the same roof, in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark I consider how family time these days is precious—something to be savoured! Plus: rising coffee prices, environmental justice, soaring temperatures, and china cabinet decluttering.
Decluttering challenge – Week 25 – China Cabinet
This week’s task in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge is one that’s bound to inspire debate on usefulness versus sentimentality. If you have a china cabinet, you’ll know exactly what I mean. Are you ready for china cabinet decluttering week?
Take a look at these environmental learning resources
Knowledge is one of our best weapons in the fight against climate change. With that in mind, I’ve compiled a list of environmental learning resources to explore. If you’re looking for ideas for films, online courses, podcasts and newsletters related to climate change and sustainability, you’re in the right place.
The Sunday Spark – Nuggets of wisdom from dad
Happy Father’s Day! This week on The Sunday Spark, nuggets of wisdom I learned from my dad. Plus: Indigenous languages in Canada, bank investment in fossil fuels, and decluttering the front entranceway.
Decluttering challenge – Week 24 – Mud room / Front entrance
Does your house have a grand front foyer that belongs in a fancy magazine? Ours definitely doesn’t! This week in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge, we’re taking on the clutter we see when we first enter our homes.
You might call this area a mud room, front entrance or foyer. Whatever you call it, there’s probably an opportunity to declutter the place where you enter your home to make it more welcoming.
May 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
I can’t believe we’re into June already. It’s a big month for me—my retirement month. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. It’s time for my May 2024 roundup. In addition to my monthly goals update, I’ve got some terrific blog posts on experimenting with new things, appreciating rocky landscapes, and charting your own path.
The Sunday Spark – Retiring on my own terms
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I consider how fortunate I am to be retiring on my own terms. Also this week: celebrating the end of offshore oil permits in British Columbia, World Ocean Day, and linen closet decluttering.
Decluttering challenge – Week 23 – Linen closet
Is your linen closet one of those “out of sight, out of mind” areas where you stuff your clutter so you don’t have to look at it? If it is, get ready for week 23 of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. This week, it’s time for some linen closet decluttering.
Nature documentaries to grow your knowledge
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. In this month’s lead post, Molly from Transatlantic Notes discusses nature documentaries and how you can differentiate the good and the bad.
The Sunday Spark – A portfolio of friends and connections
This week I travelled to Montreal where I had a chance to catch up and say goodbye to my work friends there. It gave me the opportunity to pause and reflect about the different types of friends and connections that cross our paths throughout our lives.
In addition to friends and connections, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at the state of biodiversity in Canada, sustainable and affordable power, and laundry room decluttering.