As we say good-bye to February, there’s a sense of hope and anticipation in the air! It has been a long, hard winter so I’m excited for warmer weather as spring approaches. In Ontario, we’re finally seeing the end of some pandemic restrictions, so I’m hopeful for better times ahead. Although I felt like I didn’t spend as much time reading blogs last month, I did identify 7 fabulous February blog posts to share with you.
The “Be Unapologetically You” blogging tag
Since this week’s simple living theme is authenticity, it feels like a good week to respond to a couple of nominations for the Be Unapologetically You tag. Tom over at The Doubting Thomas tagged me in this blogging tag a few weeks ago. Then, a few days later, I was tagged again by Em from Invincible Woman on Wheels.
January roundup – 7 brilliant blog posts
January went by in the blink of an eye, and we’re now a full week into February. Here in southwestern Ontario, it was one of the coldest and snowiest Januarys in recent memory. It was a great month to curl up with a cup of tea and read some blog posts, and the blogging community delivered. I’m happy to share my roundup of 7 brilliant January blog posts.
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.
Why sending Christmas cards is a tradition worth keeping
Christmas cards! Is there any better feeling than opening your mailbox to find a brightly-coloured envelope with a beautiful card inside? I love to send Christmas cards, and I love to receive them. Sadly, sending Christmas cards seems to be a dying tradition in our fast-paced digital world.
In today’s post, I’ll keep the tradition alive with a look at the history of Christmas cards and why I’m not ready to give them up. I hope to inspire you to send a card or two this festive season!
Clutter Tales – A decluttering dilemma (Guest post)
Welcome to Volume 14 of Clutter Tales, a series where we tell the stories of our lives through our clutter. Today, I have another guest post and it’s one I know many of you will relate to. This post comes from Tom from The Doubting Thomas. He shares his story of a common decluttering dilemma – What to do with several bags of school day memorabilia given to him by his Mum?
It’s my 2nd Blogiversary – Highlights of year 2
Two years ago today, I pressed publish on my first blog post. At the time, I had no idea what I was doing or if I’d be able to keep the blog going. Two years on, I can’t imagine life without this blog. It has been a lifeline and creative outlet during the pandemic when I desperately needed the distraction.
To celebrate my 2nd blogiversary, I’m recapping the highlights of year 2 on Boomer Eco Crusader.
Blogging Calendar and Checklist
Click the download button and grab a copy of my handy blogging calendar and checklist. Use it to stay organized with your blogging tasks.
5 easy ways to organize your blogging life – Free download
Today is Get Organized Day. To mark the occasion, I’ve got 5 easy ways to help you organize your blogging life. If you could use some help getting organized, download my free blog planning calendar and content creation checklist.
Blogging is a lot of work! Although I’ve been blogging for almost 2 years, I usually stay away from writing posts like this because I don’t think of myself as a blogging expert. But, I do consider myself an organizing expert so this is one area where I can share my expertise with the blogging community.
Love at first…song! (Collaboration)
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.