Five Things I Own That Spark Joy

“Does this spark joy?” If it does, keep it. If not, dispose of it.           ― Marie Kondo, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up For the last four years, I’ve focused on living a simpler, more minimalistic life. I think I’ve done pretty well. Since my 50 Things challenge, I’ve definitely become more intentional with what I […]

11 Ways You Can Be an Eco-Friendly Runner

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. – Unknown In honour of Earth Day, which takes place on April 22, 2018, consider implementing some of these earth-friendly practices as part of your running routine. Refuse a plastic bag when you purchase your running paraphernalia. Shop with a […]

Plastic Free/Zero Waste

I am only one, But still I am one. I cannot do everything, But still I can do something; And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. – Edward Everett Hale, American author   My husband Alan and I had no idea that failing miserably […]

50 Things – Epilogue

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci With the old year ending, and a new year beginning, several of you have asked for an update on my 50 Things challenge. I’m happy to oblige and have done my best to incorporate answers to some of the questions I’ve been asked along the way. Stuff […]

50 Things

“Live less out of habit and more out of intent.” – Unknown This year, I’ve resolved to bring no more than 50 things into our house. That’s right, F-I-F-T-Y things. Why, you might ask? Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about minimalism/simple living. My interest in this topic was triggered about a year ago after […]

Food Waste

“Hunger never saw bad bread.” – Benjamin Franklin   At the beginning of 2014, my husband Alan and I made a conscious effort to trim the food that ends up in our trash. We aren’t big food wasters to begin with, but we always feel guilty when we throw out any food, however infrequently. As most […]