For the past week I have been attempting to stick to a diet of sorts – for health, not weight loss. The foods I am supposed to eliminate are: coffee, sugar, wheat, dairy products, soy, meat, chocolate (aaagh), caffeine and all the other fun stuff that makes life worth living. I have already cut way back on caffeine over the …
As you can see, we still have some uncluttering to do . . .
The entire time I was growing up, our family never parked the car in the garage. It was always packed to the rafters with junk. In our case, we try to use our garage for the intended purpose, but that doesn’t mean there is not a ton of stuff in there. Believe it or not, these pictures reflect the garage …
Decluttering the Garage
If you have any issues with letting go of your stuff, this book, “Throw Out Fifty Things, Clear The Clutter, Find Your Life”, may just be the inspiration you are searching for. I can attest to the fact that the more stuff you chuck, the easier it gets and the feeling of lightness and freedom is without parallel. I have …
Summertime and the livin’ is easy . . .
Here is a flock of seagulls flying free over the waves. What you can’t see is a rambunctious child chasing them along the beach. Make time this summer to get outside to enjoy nature. Sunshine in moderation is good for us in many ways – a better mood and elevated Vitamin D levels for instance. Listen up, any workaholics out …
Throw Out 50 Things: Clear the Clutter, Find Your Life
This is the title of a very inspirational book I read recently. In the process of simplifying and organizing my house over the past months, I am sure I have thrown out much more than 50 things, but I am definitely seeing good results from this journey of letting go of stuff. The more things I get rid of, the …
So what are you doing this summer?
Of course, most everyone loves the beach, but lots of people these days are planning a “staycation” and doing things in their own town that they have not had a chance to experience yet. Here in Canada, we tend to go hogwild and overdo our time in the sun, since we are deprived of sunshine for most of the year. …
Things Start Looking Up – And Then They Go Down Again . . .
Well, you know that green living is now the “in” thing when you discover that the push reel lawn mower you have had since 1992 is now for sale in COSTCO. They also have some makeup (tinted moisturizer, blush/bronzer and powder) that is completely natural and organic and made without any toxic stuff. And there was “Pink Solution”, a completely …
The Musical Fruit?
One thing I know for sure is, if everyone ate a lot more beans on a regular basis they would be: 1. thinner;2. richer;3. healthier – definitely more regular, with less risk of colon cancer and other diseases. Regular consumption of beans acclimatizes your body and you slowly acquire a resistance to any untoward effects (I think you know what …
My peonies are in bloom! And I am not :(
I love rollerblading, but here is a cautionary tale for you. Do not do it if you are at all tired. It was a beautiful spring evening and, although feeling really worn out, I forced myself off the couch to go on an epic rollerblading expedition. Off we went, down to Costco to pick up a prescription, over to the …
Lasting Satisfaction
We may get a temporary high from shopping. Discovering just the right item can be exhilarating, but that feeling does not last. It wears off quite soon, and then we have to get another fix. It can truly be addictive. So what is the problem with shopping if it is pleasurable and we can afford it? I am glad you …