Live Green | Declutter | Simplify Life
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!
Living a greener, more sustainable life doesn’t have to be difficult, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. You can start today by making simple swaps of everyday items. The kitchen is a great place to start. Here are 21 simple eco-friendly kitchen swaps you can make to live a greener life.
Despite Wiarton Willie’s Groundhog Day prediction of an early spring, it’s unlikely we’ll see any real spring weather for at least a couple of months here in Ontario. That doesn’t mean we can’t get a head start on spring gardening.
If, like me, you’re anxious to shake the winter doldrums and look ahead to green grass and warmer days, here are 5 things you can do now to get ready for spring.
Reflexology is a natural healing art that activates through touch. I recently had the opportunity to interview Sandy Edwards, a certified Reflexologist registered with the Reflexology Registration Council of Ontario. During the interview, Sandy and I discussed the principles of reflexology and its health benefits.
Lent starts on Wednesday. Every year since I was a child, I’ve heard the question “What are you giving up for Lent?”. This year, instead of giving up the standard temptations like potato chips, candy or alcohol, I’ve decided to do something different. I’m going to try a Buy Nothing Challenge.
In 2020, I set a goal to buy no new clothing for the year. Since then, I’ve been thinking about expanding that to a Buy Nothing Challenge. Lent feels like a good opportunity to give it a try.
If you’re just getting started decluttering, or even if you’ve been at it for a while, you probably have lots of questions. Today, I’ve teamed up with Suzanne over at Happily Decluttered to answer the top decluttering questions we hear the most.
With everything going on in the world, we could all use a little shot of positivity to lift our spirits from time to time. If you’re looking for a unique and fun gift idea for someone you love for Valentine’s Day, consider making a personalized pick-me-up box for them.
In today’s post, I’ve got step-by-step instructions and a free printable to get you started.
