Live Green | Declutter | Simplify Life
For years, parents and educators have touted university as the only path to “a good life”. Working in the skilled trades is often viewed as a last resort for students who aren’t smart enough for university or college.
Today, I look at why we need to change that view, and why careers in skilled trades are an excellent choice for students of all academic ability. Plus, some ideas on how parents, educators, governments and employers can attract more young people into the trades.
This year, instead of giving up the usual things like chocolate or potato chips for Lent, I decided to do something I had been thinking about for a while – a Buy Nothing Challenge. How hard would it be to avoid all non-essential purchases for six weeks?
In today’s post, I’ll recap my experience and share what I learned from the Buy Nothing Challenge.
I’m so excited to share another guest post I’ve written for my friends at T.B.C… for their new series “My First Time”.
“Love at first…song!” tells the story of that moment when I realized I was destined to be a rock star.
Decluttering is an ongoing learning experience. There’s so much inspiration out there and I pick up new tips and ideas every day. Today, I’m sharing the wisdom with 21 decluttering quotes from the experts, including some of my favourite bloggers who regularly put out terrific content.
In my journey to reduce waste and eliminate single-use plastic, I’ve found that some products are easier to replace with plastic-free alternatives than others. Today, I’m excited to share that I have finally found an eco-friendly toothpaste option that I am happy with.
Read on for my honest, unbiased review of Smyle Brush Mints.
March 22 is World Water Day. This day is all about valuing water and the role it plays in our lives. In today’s post, I’ll talk about the importance of this vital resource, and why we need to conserve it. Then, I’ve got 10 ways you can use less water.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Slainte! To mark the day when we celebrate the Emerald Isle and everyone is just a little bit Irish, I’ve got 17 ways to be green on St. Paddy’s Day (or any day).
Of course, I’m talking about being green in the eco-friendly sense but, in keeping with the theme of the day, I’ve kept the list as festive as possible.
Many people who are into zero-waste and green living spend a lot of time making homemade lotions, potions and cleaning supplies. While I am not a big fan of DIY, I do have a few simple things that I make at home.
In today’s post, I’m sharing one of my recipes – an easy DIY body powder you can make in 5 minutes with 4 ingredients you probably have in your kitchen.
It’s International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate the achievement of women and take action for equality. Over 100 years after the first International Women’s Day, how are we really doing when it comes to equality for women?
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is Choose to Challenge. In this post, I’ve got some sobering statistics on the status of women in Canada and around the world. I hope after reading, you’ll realize we all need to Choose to Challenge every day. The future of our daughters depends on it.
Decluttering isn’t always about things you can physically see. Today, I’m excited to share a guest post written by Michelle from Growing with Spawn. She’s going to tell us about four toxic things you need to purge from your life today!
