My October 2026 blog roundup has terrific posts on the mindset shift from saving to spending, an introvert’s view of our chaotic world, and marketing tricks to watch out for this holiday season. As a bonus, there’s also a couple of spooky true life ghost stories to get you in the Halloween spirit.
Inspiring reads in my August 2026 blog roundup
Along with a summary of my writing activity for the month, my August 2026 blog roundup has terrific posts on saving money by consuming less, thoughtfully passing along our things, and interacting with digital assistants.
Cool summer reads in my July 2026 blog roundup
August is here so it’s time for my July 2026 blog roundup. Along with a summary of my writing activity for the month, my monthly roundup has terrific posts on U.S. tax rules impacting Canadian snowbirds, poetry for a planet in peril, and the importance of memoirs.
The Sunday Spark – Earth on Fire – A poem
When eerie orange wildfire haze blocked the sun during my time in B.C. this week, I was prompted to write a poem about our Earth on Fire. Read my poem in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with important tax information for Canadian snowbirds, fun facts about emus, and a new climate website.
Throwback Thursday – Are your spending habits costing the Earth?
Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2023 discusses the environmental impact of our love of shopping. Find out how to get started on reducing your impact by revisiting your spending habits.
Throwback Thursday – Regifting etiquette to make your holiday budget go further
Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2021 discusses regifting etiquette, and how smart regifting can relieve some of the financial stress many people feel at this time of year.
Frugal living tips to simplify your life and save money
November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada and this week is Talk Money Week in the U.K.—a terrific time to dive into the advantages of frugality, and share a roundup of frugal living tips to simplify your life and save you money!
What is fair trade and why does it matter?
October is Fair Trade Month—a time to recognize the farmers, workers and communities behind the products we enjoy every day. Although I’ve seen the fair trade symbol on products, I knew very little about how fair trade works, so I decided to do some research. Read on to find out what I learned.
A subscription review can save money and simplify life
When was the last time you took a close look at all the various monthly fees you pay? Automating bill payments is a terrific way to simplify your finances. But companies are counting on you not paying attention, so a regular subscription review is so important. It can save you money and simplify life.
Food storage tips that will reduce waste and save you money
An earlier piece in the Climate Change Collective series highlighted the environmental impact of food waste. This is an area where we can all do better, so today’s post provides food storage tips to help you cut food waste in your home. Plus, I’ve got a free download you can print and put on your fridge.