When James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, spoke at my workplace’s global speaker series I was intrigued enough to read the book. Three years later, it’s still one of the best self-help books I’ve read. Today’s post summarizes the key messages I took away from the book, and how I’ve adopted these learnings in my daily life.
Join the Tidy-Up Tuesdays decluttering challenge
As we gear up for spring cleaning season, you may feel the need to do a little decluttering. If you do, I hope you’ll join my Tidy-Up Tuesdays challenge in April. Read on to find out how the challenge works and how you can participate.
6 ways to reduce the environmental cost of experiences
This post in the Climate Change Collective series explores the environmental cost of the experiences that have replaced material goods for many who want to simplify their lives. Read on to learn why we can’t ignore the impact, and for ways to reduce the environmental cost of experiences.
Putting together a capsule wardrobe for spring
As part of my ongoing efforts to declutter and simplify, I’ve decided to put together a capsule wardrobe for spring. In today’s post, learn how a capsule wardrobe works, and which items I chose for my spring lineup.
Winter survival tips to help you get through February
January 31 is Hell Is Freezing Over Day—a day for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere to commiserate as we try to survive the cold, dark days of winter. If you’re not a fan of winter, today’s post has simple winter survival tips to help you get through the next few weeks.
Inspiring reads in my December 2025 blog roundup
Happy New Year! I wish you a year filled with peace, joy, and good health! Along with a summary of my writing activity last month, my December 2025 blog roundup has terrific posts on the scarcity mindset, and the joys of parenting.
The Sunday Spark – All I need this Christmas is …
In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I reflect on the theme of love, and how all I need this Christmas is the love of family. Plus: a program to connect racialized Toronto youth with nature, the UK’s first all-electric football stadium, and China’s underwater data centre.
The Sunday Spark – The Joy of Singing
As we light the joy candle on the Advent wreath, I reflect on the joy of singing with the choir at this time of year. Along with the joy of singing, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at reforestation drones, the impact of congestion pricing in New York City, and the fun of a recycled gift exchange.
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.
Christmas is coming…but feel free to wish me happy holidays!
As holiday preparations kick into high gear, it’s only a matter of time before the annual debate over Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays begins. Read on to find out why this discussion makes me shake my head, and why I’ll love it if you wish me happy holidays.