July 12 is National Simplicity Day, a day to let go of life’s complications and focus on the essentials. That need to simplify life and get back to what matters is at the heart of this Simple Living Sunday series. Life is hectic and it’s easy to lose perspective. I have this week off work, so I plan to relax and recharge, and take time for simple pleasures. Will you join me?
Delicious smoothie recipe for National Smoothie Day
It’s National Smoothie Day. To celebrate, I’ve got a delicious seven-ingredient smoothie recipe that’s packed with healthy ingredients. There’s no easier way to get your recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. So grab your reusable straw and enjoy!
Simple Living Sunday – Do you care about sustainability?
Today is World Environment Day, an initiative to raise environmental awareness. Regular readers know that reducing my personal impact, and sharing my tips and learnings, are priorities for me. With that in mind, there’s no better theme for this week’s Simple Living Sunday post than sustainability. Our lives, and the lives of future generations, depend on it.
Simple Living Sunday – Active living – No gym required!
Every year, North Americans spend billions on gym memberships and fitness equipment. Despite our best intentions, much of that money is wasted when the initial burst of motivation fades. Today, I continue my May Simple Living Sunday tribute to qualities I admire in my mum, with a look at her simple approach to active living. The best part—no gym membership required!
Alternatives to meditation to help you destress
May 21 is World Meditation Day—a day set aside for everyone to clear their minds and embrace a practice that has been around for thousands of years. Many people swear by meditation but, for some of us with overactive minds, it can end up being more about frustration than relaxation. Fortunately, there are alternatives to meditation to help you destress.
18 simple ways to celebrate spring
Spring is here! Are you ready to say good-bye to harsh winter weather? Although the calendar says it’s spring, we’re probably still a few weeks away from consistently warm spring weather here in Ontario. Even so, just knowing the worst is behind us is enough to lift my spirits. With that in mind, today’s post has 18 simple ways to celebrate spring.
Simple Living Sunday – Increasing happiness
Today is International Day of Happiness, a day set aside globally to make people’s overall wellbeing a priority. To mark the day, this week’s Simple Living Sunday theme is happiness. Read on to learn more about this day, how experts measure happiness, and what we can do to bring a little more of it into our lives.
Easy ways to stay energized when working from home
For a lot of people, working from home—at least part of the time—has been the new normal since the pandemic. If that’s the case for you, it’s a good idea to revisit your working habits from time to time. With that in mind, today’s post has eight easy tactics I use to stay energized when working from home.
Fabulous 30-minute YouTube workouts you’ll love
How are your 2022 fitness goals going? Are you sticking to your plan or do you need a little motivation? If you need a little boost and ideas to stay active during the winter months, you’re in the right place. Today’s post is a roundup of ten of my favourite 30-minute YouTube workouts to help you crush your goals.
15-minute YouTube workouts to keep you fit all year round
Ahhh Christmas. Tis the season for eating, drinking and being merry. But, if you’re not careful, all that indulgence can leave you feeling a little blah.
Exercise is a great way to keep your energy up and burn some of those extra calories. To help you stay active over the Christmas season, I’m sharing 15 of my favourite 15-minute YouTube workouts. We can all find 15 minutes in our day to squeeze in some movement, right!