Welcome to Volume 18 of Clutter Tales, a series where we tell the stories of our lives through our clutter. Today’s tale was inspired by something I found when decluttering my bookshelves. It took me back to the days when answering the question “What’s on TV tonight?” wasn’t as simple as bringing up an on-screen guide.
Simple Living Sunday – Good is better than perfect
“Practice makes perfect.” Three simple words you probably heard hundreds of times growing up. It sounds like an admirable goal, but the pressure to be perfect is at the root of a lot of stress and anxiety. This week on Simple Living Sunday, I challenge you to say no to perfectionism and make “good is better than perfect” your new mantra.
Simple Living Sunday – Finding peace
Amid the chaos of life, there are people who give off a feeling of peace and calm, no matter the circumstances. Do you know someone like that? I always wonder how they manage to stay grounded in a world that rarely promotes a feeling of peace. This week’s Simple Living Sunday theme is finding peace. Let’s work on it together!
Searching for the best eco-friendly air fresheners
Seasonal scents are such a delight to the senses. The aroma of pine at Christmas, pumpkin spice and apples in fall, and spring flowers at Easter time instantly gives the home a seasonal feel. But there are so many things not to like about many air fresheners on the market. Let me take you on a sensory adventure as we search for the best eco-friendly air freshener options.
Simple Living Sunday – Your gratitude practice
Tomorrow is Blue Monday—the gloomiest day of the year according to some. With spring still a long way away, and the excitement of the holidays a distant memory, it’s easy to see why this is a difficult time for many people. It felt appropriate to make gratitude today’s Simple Living Sunday theme. Read on to learn what gratitude can do for you, and for tips on how you can establish a gratitude practice.
Simple Living Sunday – Keeping things in focus
Hello everyone and welcome to week two of Simple Living Sunday. This week’s simple living theme is focus—an area most of us can improve on in some way.
Read on for three things you can do this week to improve your focus.
New feature for 2022 – Simple Living Sunday
Hello and Happy New Year! 2022 is here and—like many of you—I wasn’t heartbroken to say good-bye to 2021. As we step into the new year, I’m introducing a new weekly feature on the blog for 2022. Welcome to the first edition of Simple Living Sunday. Read on to find out what it’s all about. You can also download a free journaling template in case you’d like to follow along with me.
2021 blog recap – Highlights and best posts
It’s the last day of the year—and what a year it has been! This 2021 blog recap post will sum up some of the highlights of the year here on Boomer Eco Crusader. In case you missed them, I’ve got a list of the 2021 blog posts that I’m most proud of. Then I’ll wrap up the year with a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2022.
Christmas Clutter Tale – A tree trimmed with love
Welcome to Volume 17 of Clutter Tales, a series where we tell the stories of our lives through our clutter. Blogmas is winding down for this year and I couldn’t let it go by without a Christmas Clutter Tale. Today, I’m taking a look at some of the homemade ornaments on our Christmas tree that hold a special place in my heart, although many people would dismiss them as clutter.
Seasonal favourites – Beloved Christmas jewellery
Only a few days to go now until the big day. Today, I wrap up this year’s seasonal favourites posts with a look at few of my beloved pieces of Christmas jewellery.