Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and I couldn’t let 2021 end without a gratitude post. This has been another challenging year and I’ve often had to remind myself not to lose sight of the good things that happened this year. With that in mind, here are 21 things I’m grateful for in 2021.
Things I’m excited about for Christmas 2021
Most people have things they look forward to at Christmas. For some, it’s the anticipation of opening presents on Christmas morning. For others, it’s getting together with family and friends. Or maybe it’s that delicious Christmas dinner. With just three more sleeps until Christmas Day, I thought I’d take a break from the last-minute preparations and reflect on what I’m excited about for Christmas 2021.
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!
Monthly roundup – 7 extraordinary November blog posts
November has come to an end and it’s time for my monthly roundup of favourite blog posts from last month. The blogging community was on fire in November with some fabulous and thought-provoking content. Today’s post features seven extraordinary November blog posts that you really must read.
Why sending Christmas cards is a tradition worth keeping
Christmas cards! Is there any better feeling than opening your mailbox to find a brightly-coloured envelope with a beautiful card inside? I love to send Christmas cards, and I love to receive them. Sadly, sending Christmas cards seems to be a dying tradition in our fast-paced digital world.
In today’s post, I’ll keep the tradition alive with a look at the history of Christmas cards and why I’m not ready to give them up. I hope to inspire you to send a card or two this festive season!
Clutter Tales – Visions of 1920s travel and adventure
Welcome to Volume 16 of Clutter Tales, a series where we tell the stories of our lives through our clutter. Today’s post is about a hundred-year-old item I found a few months ago when decluttering my night table drawers. How did the treasure I found in a simple black leather case conjure up visions of 1920s travel and adventure? Read on to find out.
Decluttering challenge – Week 44 – Take a break! Tomorrow is Zero Tasking Day!
The first Sunday of November is Zero Tasking Day. It’s also the day most people in Canada and the United States “fall back” to standard time, giving us an extra hour in our weekend.
We could squeeze an extra decluttering task into that hour, but we’re actually ahead of schedule on our decluttering checklist. To celebrate, our decluttering task for week 44 in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge is … nothing!
Clutter Tales – Clearing mental clutter (Guest post)
Welcome to Volume 15 of Clutter Tales, a series where we tell the stories of our lives through our clutter. Today’s guest post is about a kind of clutter we haven’t addressed in previous Clutter Tales. This post about clearing mental clutter comes from Eric at The Thoughtful Beggar.
Clutter Tales – A decluttering dilemma (Guest post)
Welcome to Volume 14 of Clutter Tales, a series where we tell the stories of our lives through our clutter. Today, I have another guest post and it’s one I know many of you will relate to. This post comes from Tom from The Doubting Thomas. He shares his story of a common decluttering dilemma – What to do with several bags of school day memorabilia given to him by his Mum?
12 things you should never say to someone with cancer
When a friend or family member has been diagnosed with cancer, it’s hard to know what to do or say. In Best ways to support someone with cancer, I shared ideas on how to offer your support. Today, I continue my Breast Cancer Awareness Month series with 12 things you should never say to someone diagnosed with cancer.