October 21 to 27 is Waste Reduction Week in Canada, part of Circular Economy Month. This week and month offer an opportunity to learn and take steps to shift away from the Take-Make-Waste mindset that’s so prevalent in our society.
The Sunday Spark – Feeling stressed about sleep
As I hear more about the importance of sleep to our physical and mental health, I’m feeling a little stressed about sleep. Along with sleep stress, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark looks at the link between sleep and Alzheimer’s, California’s new food labelling law, why cats need to eat meat, and decluttering digital files.
The Sunday Spark – Activate 3 levels of gratitude this Thanksgiving
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day here in Canada—a day to reflect on the good things in life and feel grateful for our blessings. Thanksgiving is an excellent opportunity to dive into the concept of “3 levels of gratitude” that I serendipitously found in a book I’ve been reading this week.
Teaching kids about climate change is a shared responsibility
Teacher and geographer Jamie at Jamie Ad Stories kicks off year three of the Climate Change Collective with a post on his concerns about the adequacy of climate education in schools. Jamie’s post reminded me that teaching kids about climate change and sustainable living is a responsibility we all share.
The Sunday Spark – Optimistic October is here
If you’re a glass-half-empty person, Optimistic October might be just what you need. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark. This week’s edition also looks at the U.K.’s shift away from coal, Canadian seniors taking climate action, fracture concerns for older adults, and cleaning up our email inboxes.
September 2024 roundup – Great reads and goals update
Welcome to October, my favourite month of the year! In addition to my goals update, my September 2024 roundup has insightful posts on fast fashion, the value of work, decisions and values that shape our lives, and inspiring sustainable behaviour in our kids.
Disposable underwear? Taking laziness to new heights!
During my recent vacation in Ireland, I had one of those “what the heck” moments. One of my cousins told me she has a friend who packs disposable underwear when she travels. What? Disposable underwear? This takes laziness and convenience to new heights!
The Sunday Spark – Why you need a to do list
Are you a list maker? Since I retired at the end of June, I start every day by making a to do list. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, why I believe everyone needs a to do list. Plus: geothermal energy, polar bear facts, and vehicle theft stats.
The Sunday Spark – Changing seasons – It’s not fall yet!
Is it fall yet? Depending on where you live you might have a different answer to the timing of changing seasons. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I discuss changing seasons, electric school buses, seasonal allergies, peat-free gardening, and decluttering paper files.
The Sunday Spark – Driving outside my comfort zone
And just like that, I’m back from my vacation in Ireland. It was a wonderful trip that I’m so glad I was able to make happen for my mum. The 77th edition of The Sunday Spark recaps the highlights of our 16 days on the Emerald Isle and how I travelled far beyond my comfort zone doing something I swore I’d never do.