Our relationship with possessions we’ve worked hard to accumulate over a lifetime can be complicated. Whether you’re just getting started, or have been decluttering for a while, you’ll enjoy my tips and strategies to help you overcome common decluttering barriers.
The Sunday Spark – Products that may soon disappear
Earlier this week, a box of old film negatives prompted a discussion about products and companies that have disappeared from our lives. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I discuss products that may soon disappear thanks to changing consumer tastes, three promising environmental innovations, and simplifying life with a daily priority list.
The Sunday Spark – Canada as the 51st state? Not a fan!
I usually avoid politics here on Boomer Eco Crusader, but the conversation dominating Canadian news this week is too important to ignore. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, my thoughts on Canada becoming the 51st state. Plus, ladder safety, renewable energy wins, and tracking progress on goals.
The Sunday Spark – What’s your theme for the new year?
This week in The Sunday Spark, I wrap up 2024 and reveal my theme for the new year. Today’s edition also discusses National Bird Day, eco-friendly search engines, and setting smaller goals instead of sweeping resolutions.
52 ways to simplify your life this year
Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful holiday season. If one of your goals for this year is to simplify your life, you’ll love today’s post. It features 52 ways to simplify your life in the coming year, along with a free printable download to help you stay on track.
Decluttering challenge – Week 48 – Toys & games
Christmas is coming and children are counting the sleeps until Santa’s arrival. This is the best time of year for decluttering toys and games. You will free up some space for any new items you receive at Christmas. And it’s an excellent time to donate toys to charity shops, or try to sell them, as parents may be looking for bargains.
The Sunday Spark – Your simple holiday joys
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I share your simple holiday joys. Plus: eco-friendly Christmas tree nets, a new type of tree, the sad truth about your “recycled” clothing, and financial decluttering and organizing.
Tell me about your simple holiday joys
At this magical time of year, the material aspects often distract us from what really matters. This year, let’s get back to basics and focus on simple holiday joys. I’ll get things started and, for the next three Sundays, I’m turning The Sunday Spark over to the little things that make your holiday season special.
Turning seeds of doubt into a fruitful harvest
Today I’m delighted to share a guest post I wrote for Cecilia at The Kitchen’s Garden. It’s all about my history as a writer, and how I overcame seeds of doubt and turned them into a fruitful harvest.
60 valuable life lessons I’ve learned in 60 years
Good morning! I’m away from my devices this weekend so The Sunday Spark will be back next week. Yesterday was my 60th birthday. To celebrate this milestone, I put together a list of 60 life lessons from my years on this planet. I hope you’ll enjoy reading them.