In one of my very first blog posts, I introduced three unwrapped—or naked—bar products that had helped me as I started my waste reduction journey. Replacing plastic bottles with bars is the simplest plastic-free swap you can make. Today’s post is a roundup of all my favourite bar products. I hope it will inspire you to give one or two of them a try.
Since that early post, I’ve added many more bars to my personal care and household routines. Today’s post is a roundup of all my favourite bar products. I hope it will inspire you to give one or two of them a try.
Decluttering challenge – Week 17 – Under the bathroom sink
Welcome to Week 17 of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. This week, we’re moving on to the bathroom. It’s one of the most-used rooms in our homes, and it’s where we start and end our days so we can enjoy immediate benefits from our decluttering efforts.
We’ll start with an easy task by decluttering under the bathroom sink.
Decluttering challenge 1 – Under the kitchen sink – Free printable
Are you ready for the first task in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge? Start by downloading your Easy Decluttering Checklist. Then we’ll get to work with our first weekly challenge. It’s a fairly simple one—decluttering under the kitchen sink.
Bring back the sparkle with this easy homemade jewellery cleaner
If your loved one didn’t surprise you with something sparkly for Christmas or Valentine’s Day, it might be a good time to clean up some of your old jewellery. Today’s post will show you how to bring back the sparkle with an easy homemade jewellery cleaner.
A year of monthly waste reduction goals
For many people, the new year is a time to set goals and make plans. Truthfully, there’s nothing magical about turning the calendar page to January 1, but it does give us an opportunity to reflect and think about the path we’re on. If you’ve set a goal to reduce waste and live a greener life, my list of 12 easy monthly waste reduction goals is a great place to start.
What you need to know about green dry cleaning options
After hearing that dry cleaning is bad for the environment, I did a little research. Today’s post summarizes what I learned about dry cleaning, including new green dry cleaning options, and wet cleaning—something I’d never heard of before.
Frugal living tips to simplify your life and save money
Between high interest rates and out-of-control inflation, 2022 has taken a toll on wallets and bank balances around the world. November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, and this week is Talk Money Week in the U.K. There feels like no better time to dive into the advantages of frugality and share a roundup of frugal living tips that will simplify your life and save you money!
Throwback Thursday – Helpful tips for chemical-free cleaning
Do you ever wonder what’s in the cleaning products you use? It’s not an easy question to answer because cleaning product manufacturers aren’t required to disclose their ingredients. This week on Throwback Thursday, I bring back a post from 2019 about chemical-free cleaning.
August 2022 roundup – Check out these awesome blog posts
September is here and the cooler mornings are bringing a feeling of fall to the air. As we get ready to say farewell to summer and head into my favourite season, I’m delighted to share my August 2022 roundup of awesome blog posts.
This month’s roundup has cleaning tips, plus ideas on dealing with toxic positivity, the pressure to be an overachiever, and more!
Simple ideas for a green and sustainable spring
It’s April Fool’s Day. Will you be playing any pranks on your loved ones and co-workers? I thought about posting some sort of joke or silly prank but couldn’t come up with any good ideas. Instead, I’ll leave the joking for others and continue to celebrate spring. If you’re looking to adopt some new eco-friendly habits, today’s post has ten ideas for a green and sustainable spring.