This week on Throwback Thursday, I bring back another Christmas-themed post from 2019. This one is about what can be the least sustainable of all holiday traditions…gift wrapping.
What’s on your Don’t Want List?
At this time of year, I see a lot of blog posts sharing gift guides and Christmas wish lists. Gift giving is an important part of the holiday season but, the more I seek to declutter and simplify life, the more I find there is very little on my “Want List”. On the other hand, my “Don’t Want List” is constantly growing.
Simple Living Sunday – Choosing presence over presents
Christmas is just two weeks away. How are you feeling? If you’re like many people, you may be feeling stressed about everything you still need to do, or gifts you still need to buy. This week’s Simple Living Sunday post is about shifting focus, and discovering how consciously choosing presence over presents can make our holiday celebrations more meaningful…and less stressful.
33 great ideas for sustainable stocking stuffers
Now that we’ve turned the calendar to December, Christmas shopping season is in full swing. If you love stocking stuffers, but don’t love the waste they often create, you’re in the right place. Read on for 33 great ideas for sustainable stocking stuffers that won’t fill the landfill.
Throwback Thursday – Best gift ideas for minimalists
This week on Throwback Thursday, I bring back a post I wrote in 2019, long before I started decluttering.
It originally focused on low-waste gift ideas. But these are also the best gifts for minimalists and declutterers.
Christmas is coming…but feel free to wish me happy holidays!
And just like that, we’re getting ready to welcome the final month of 2022. As holiday preparations kick into high gear, it’s only a matter of time before the annual debate over Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays begins. Read on to find out why this discussion makes me shake my head, and why I’ll love it if you wish me happy holidays.
That’s a wrap on Blogmas 2021 – Christmas greetings to you
Christmas Eve is here. Blogmas is in the books for 2021, so all that remains is for me to wish you a Merry Christmas. Today’s post is short but heartfelt. Here are my simple Christmas greetings for each of you.
Things I’m excited about for Christmas 2021
Most people have things they look forward to at Christmas. For some, it’s the anticipation of opening presents on Christmas morning. For others, it’s getting together with family and friends. Or maybe it’s that delicious Christmas dinner. With just three more sleeps until Christmas Day, I thought I’d take a break from the last-minute preparations and reflect on what I’m excited about for Christmas 2021.
A plastic-free Christmas is harder than you think
Is a plastic-free Christmas achievable, or is it an impossible dream? As I strive to live more sustainably, I’ve made great progress in eliminating single-use plastic in all areas of my life. But every once in a while, I see plastic that I hadn’t noticed before—and Christmas is no exception. In today’s post, I’ve got an update on several changes I still need to make in my quest for a plastic-free Christmas.
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.