Would you slow down time if you could? I ponder that question in week 7 of The Sunday Spark—a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week. Also this week: a look at alcohol consumption trends among young people, new AI widgets in WordPress, and excessive packaging.
The Sunday Spark – Dreaming of summer vacation
This week, I decided to chase away the winter blahs by starting to plan a summer vacation. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with glimmers of hope for sustainability, nihilism, and the problem with single use coffee cups.
How to use less energy at home
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Today, the conversation continues with the sixth post in the series. Cristiana from Crisbie Coach has some ways to use less energy at home. By implementing these tips, you’ll be kind to your bank balance and the Earth at the same time. Win-Win!
The Sunday Spark – Turning off notifications to be more present
Twenty years after the invention of the push notification, I consider turning off distractions to improve my focus.
The Sunday Spark – From Dry January to Dry 2023?
Welcome to the week 4 of The Sunday Spark, a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week. This week: a look at how I made out with Dry January; how wine corks compare to screw caps; chocolate and heavy metal; and why we should make BYOC an everyday word.
Is privatization of recycling a good thing?
Changes are coming to recycling programs in Ontario. As the new program rolls out province wide as of January 1, 2025, there’s an important question on my mind. Will privatization of recycling solve our waste woes?
The Sunday Spark – Friendships that stand the test of time
Welcome to week 3 of The Sunday Spark, a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week. This week, a look at friendships that stand the test of time, new alcohol consumption guidelines, the economic impact of biodiversity loss, and why buying local is a good thing.
The Sunday Spark – What’s the big deal about habits?
Welcome to the week 2 of The Sunday Spark, a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week. This week, I’m thinking about habits, and shopping, and how shopping can become a habit.
New for 2023 – The Sunday Spark
A new year is an opportunity for fresh ideas and new beginnings. To celebrate the arrival of 2023, I am changing up my Sunday posts. Welcome to the first edition of The Sunday Spark, a new series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week.
Bring back the sparkle with this easy homemade jewellery cleaner
If your loved one didn’t surprise you with something sparkly for Christmas or Valentine’s Day, it might be a good time to clean up some of your old jewellery. Today’s post will show you how to bring back the sparkle with an easy homemade jewellery cleaner.