One of my favourite lines in the movie Christmas Vacation is, “I don’t know what to say except it’s Christmas and we’re all in misery.” If you’re feeling a bit like Ellen Griswold as Christmas approaches, you’re in the right place! Today’s post is a roundup of ideas to help you get back to basics and simplify your Christmas celebrations.
Simple Living Sunday – Still searching for peace
As Christmas and the end of the year approaches, our world is still searching for peace. Today, I return to the theme of peace with a reflection on why it’s so elusive, and how we might be able to turn it around.
12 awesome low waste hostess gift ideas
As the festive season kicks into high gear, ‘tis the season for parties and gatherings with family and friends. Today’s post has eco-friendly hostess gift ideas that are the perfect way to express your thanks to your host or hostess.
What’s on your Don’t Want List?
At this time of year, my inbox explodes with gift guides and Christmas wish lists. Gift giving is an important part of the holiday season but, the more I declutter and seek a simpler life, the less there is 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
Christmas shopping season is in full swing. If you’re looking for alternatives to cheap plastic trinkets to fill your family’s Christmas stockings, you’re in the right place. Read on for 33 terrific ideas for sustainable stocking stuffers that won’t fill the landfill.
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.
Seasonal favourites – Beloved Christmas jewellery
Only a few days to go now until the big day. Today, I wrap up this year’s seasonal favourites posts with a look at few of my beloved pieces of Christmas jewellery.
Say no to stress! 12 tips for a simple Christmas
Christmas has come to be synonymous with excess. Overindulgence! Overspending! Overscheduling! Sound familiar? It doesn’t have to be that way. Make this the year you say no to all the stress and focus on what matters. Today’s post has 12 tips for a simple Christmas that will bring the peace and joy back to your holiday season.
15 sure-fire ways to get on Santa’s nice list
Good morning, everyone! December is rolling along. Just 10 more sleeps until Santa and his magical reindeer leave the North Pole to make their way to your house. Today’s post is a change of pace and something a little fun. Here are 15 sure-fire ways to get on Santa’s nice list. It’s not too late. Let’s start a kindness revolution!