When I decided to revisit my 52-Week Decluttering Challenge this year, I knew it was just a matter of time before I’d find something that would inspire me to reprise the Clutter Tales series. It took a few weeks into the year, but then I discovered my old blue suede bowling shoes. They brought back a lot of memories, but it was time to let them go.
The Sunday Spark – A suitcase of memories
A few weeks ago, I bought a new carry-on suitcase to replace one I’d been travelling with for over 20 years. As I prepare to retire my old blue suitcase, I fondly remembered the places we travelled together.
In addition to my suitcase of memories, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, looks at Earth Overshoot Day, banning fossil fuel advertising, electric vehicle economics, and decluttering purses and bags.
The Sunday Spark – What do green dresses and earworms have in common?
As I was out shopping for a green dress this week, an earworm found its way into my head. If you’re Canadian and old enough to remember the 1990s, you’ll know exactly what song I’m referring to.
In this week’s Sunday Spark, I delve into the phenomenon of earworms. Plus, a look at the math behind leap years, eco-friendly eyewear, China’s progress with renewable energy, and decluttering shoes.
The Sunday Spark – What is the meaning of life?
Have you ever asked yourself, “Is there more to life than this?” This week I took some time to ponder the meaning of life. Heavy stuff, right?
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I ponder the meaning of life. Plus: vodka in paper bottles, the benefits of puzzles, automotive start-stop systems, and decluttering blazers and suits.
The Sunday Spark – Do you miss dressing up to go out?
In this week’s Sunday Spark, how a Wordless Wednesday blog post inspired a trip down memory lane to the days when people used to dress up to go out. Plus: making fillable PDFs, the brain benefits of exercise, the value of e-waste—and closet decluttering continues.
January 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
January was a strange month. In some ways it flew by, but the dreary foggy weather made it feel long at the same time. Let’s hope we see the sun a little more in February.
Read on for my monthly goals update, and terrific posts on kitchen scrap gardening, being a responsible steward when visiting nature reserves, and Canned Food Month.
60 before 60 progress update #2
When I celebrated my 59th birthday in July, I decided to do something a little fun and different in my 60th year. I made a list of 60 things I wanted to do before my 60th birthday and shared it here to keep myself accountable. Halfway through the year, here’s how things are shaping up…
The Sunday Spark – It’s never too late to rethink your goals
Friday was Quitter’s Day, but all is not lost. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, why it’s never too late to rethink your goals for 2024. Plus, a look at houseplant appreciation day and decluttering kitchen drawers.
Throwback Thursday – Workplace fun ideas to brighten up 2024
As I reviewed my blog stats at the end of 2023, the post at the top of the list surprised me. I first published my list of easy workplace fun ideas in 2022, but it accounted for 40% of my blog views in 2023. This tells me many workplaces are in dire need of some fun, so I’m bringing back that post for the first Throwback Thursday post of the new year.
The Sunday Spark – Welcome to my year of reinvention!
Happy New Year. Welcome to the first edition of The Sunday Spark for 2024. Are you excited for the coming year? For the first time ever, I’ve chosen a personal theme for the year—I’m calling 2024 Michelle’s Year of Reinvention. Read on to learn more about my plans and how you can help!