Life can be tough. Some days, it’s hard to find the motivation to keep going. To celebrate Never Give Up Day on August 18, this week’s Simple Living Sunday post is all about perseverance. Read on for tips to help you know when it’s time to dig in and keep going, and when it’s okay to walk away.
Mid-year progress report on 2022 goals
It’s hard to believe that we are more than halfway through 2022. It feels like only a couple of weeks ago that I sat down and made my list of goals for the year, and now I’m writing a mid-year progress report.
Simple Living Sunday – Owning our privilege
Today, the United States observes Juneteenth, and Tuesday is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. These days provide an opportunity to reflect on the history of our two nations and the horrific treatment of Black and Indigenous people, so it feels appropriate to make owning our privilege this week’s Simple Living Sunday focus.
Simple Living Sunday – Pay it forward with kindness
“Kindness costs nothing.” I remember my dad saying those words often when I was growing up. Sadly though, while that statement may be true, kindness seems to be a rare quality in our world these days. To mark Global Pay It Forward Day on April 28, this week’s theme for Simple Living Sunday is Kindness.
First quarter progress report on 2022 goals
Where is the time going? April is already more than half over. With the first three months of 2022 in the books, it’s time for a first quarter progress report on my 2022 goals.
Simple Living Sunday – Small steps to improve our patience
Are you a patient person? How do you react to a long line at the supermarket checkout, or a traffic jam on your way home from work? In a world where we demand quick service and instant results, minor inconveniences quickly escalate into major stressors. We’re just not willing to wait for anything.
Today, on Simple Living Sunday, we’ll take a deep breath and look for ways to improve our patience.
Simple Living Sunday – Keeping things in focus
Hello everyone and welcome to week two of Simple Living Sunday. This week’s simple living theme is focus—an area most of us can improve on in some way.
Read on for three things you can do this week to improve your focus.
52-week decluttering challenge – Free printable
Is this the year you plan to declutter your life and get organized? Well, you’re in the right place. Today I’m excited to introduce my 52 Week Decluttering Challenge! I hope you’ll join me on this journey to gain control over the chaos and clutter in our lives.
Farewell 2020 – A look back on the year that wasn’t
Welcome to 2021. Happy New Year! 2020 was definitely a bizarre and challenging year that many of us will be happy to see the back of. Before we jump headlong into 2021, let’s say “farewell 2020” with a look back on the year that was – or maybe the year that wasn’t is a better way of looking at it.
How to green your cleaning routines
It’s time to dish the dirt on cleaning. Let’s face it, it’s a necessary evil that no-one really enjoys. The November goal in our Year of monthly waste reduction goals is to reduce waste in our cleaning products. Today’s post will focus on how you can green your cleaning routines and adopt sustainable methods that will reduce waste, protect your family’s health, and save you time and money.