Does the sight of a handwritten envelope in your mailbox make you smile? One of my 2025 goals is to deliver more smiles! Along with handwritten notes, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at sustainable universities, the strange practice of Christmas tree flocking, and the final week of the 52-week decluttering challenge.
Christmas memories – A poem about what matters
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! With the preparations out of the way, it’s time to make some new Christmas memories. Today’s post features a Christmas poem about a mismatched Christmas tree. It’s a reminder that we can find joy even when things aren’t perfect.
The Sunday Spark – An extra helping of holiday joy
With just three days to go until Christmas, family gatherings and last-minute preparations are in full swing. In between the hustle and bustle, take some time to pause and savour the simple pleasures of the season. Today, I’m serving up an extra helping of holiday joy.
Decluttering challenge – Week 49 – Christmas decorations
This is it! We’ve reached the final week of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. This week, we’re wrapping up the last item on our checklist by decluttering Christmas decorations and other holiday items.
The Sunday Spark – More simple holiday joys
Earlier this month, I promised to fill my Sunday posts with joy! I’m delivering on that promise again in The Sunday Spark with more simple holiday joys. Plus: balance as an indicator of healthy aging, solar chimneys, extra senses beyond the five you already know, and doubling down on decluttering.
The Sunday Spark – Your simple holiday joys
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I share your simple holiday joys. Plus: eco-friendly Christmas tree nets, a new type of tree, the sad truth about your “recycled” clothing, and financial decluttering and organizing.
Throwback Thursday – Sprinkling a little Christmas cheer
Are you looking for ways to sprinkle some kindness and Christmas cheer into a world that desperately needs it? You’ll love today’s Throwback Thursday post.
Tell me about your simple holiday joys
At this magical time of year, the material aspects often distract us from what really matters. This year, let’s get back to basics and focus on simple holiday joys. I’ll get things started and, for the next three Sundays, I’m turning The Sunday Spark over to the little things that make your holiday season special.
Holiday decoration storage tips from the experts
With December just around the corner, you may be starting to think about decorating your home for the holidays. I’m delighted to share that Redfin recently asked me to contribute to an article about holiday decoration storage featuring tips from top organizing experts.
Resolve to choose sustainable gift wrap this year
In this month’s Climate Change Collective post, Jamie from JamieAdStories tackles one of my gift-giving pet peeves—wrapping! Christmas may be over for another year, but resolving to choose sustainable gift wrap all year round would be a big win for the Earth.