The first quarter of my 60th year is coming to a close this week. Although I’ve shared some progress in my monthly goals posts, it’s time for my first official 60 before 60 update.
12 useful tips for travelling with just a carry on
Are you a minimalist when it comes to travel packing? Or do you overpack “just in case” you might need something? Read on for 12 tips for travelling with just a carry on.
The Sunday Spark – Overcoming my fear
In week 32 of The Sunday Spark, I consider whether I’ll ever fully conquer my fear of heights. Plus: surprising things made of oil, the best time of day to fly, food transportation emissions, and a way to conserve water that you might not have considered.
Could active travel save the planet and make us healthier?
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. This month, the conversation continues courtesy of Tim at Midlife on Earth. Tim proposes active travel as a solution to many of the issues plaguing our planet and our health.
The Sunday Spark – It’s not a small world after all
In week 22 of The Sunday Spark, a reminder that it’s not really a small world. In addition to considering just how big this planet of ours is, a look at electric buses, the climate cost of your summer barbecue, climacteric produce storage tips, and cutting back on driving.
The Sunday Spark – Airport adventures at O’Hare
As I sit down to write this, I’m stuck at O’Hare Airport in Chicago pondering life’s little inconveniences. In this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, I have a harrowing tale of airport adventures to share, along with promising innovations on the plastic front, and an airline sustainability report.
The Sunday Spark – Making the best of winter travel woes
Despite what the groundhog predicted in early February, there’s no sign of an early spring here in Ontario. This week on The Sunday Spark: making the best of winter travel woes, why flying isn’t always the fastest way to travel, plastic-free chewing gum, zero-waste stain removers, and protecting yourself from fraud.
The Sunday Spark – Dreaming of summer vacation
This week, I decided to chase away the winter blahs by starting to plan a summer vacation. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with glimmers of hope for sustainability, nihilism, and the problem with single use coffee cups.
Your transportation choices and climate change
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Today, I’m happy to continue the conversation by sharing the third post in the series. Jamie, from JamieAdStories, reminds us of the link between our transportation choices and climate change.
Simple Living Sunday – Hello from Colorado Springs
Hello everyone! This week’s Simple Living Sunday post is coming to you from beautiful Colorado Springs. As I mentioned last week, I’m travelling the next couple of weekends so I’ll be taking a break from my usual Sunday posts.