For years now, I’ve saved on the huge time-consuming costs of writing and sending cards, (not to mention the costs) with few exceptions. I send eCards. And friends and family really like receiving them too! I know this, because they tell me so. 😊 However, there are those times when I prefer the handwritten touch,…
Category: Minimalism
Self-care Thoughts on Deodorants
On this last day of focusing on our personal hygiene self-care, we’re talking about deodorants and anti-perspirants. (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this post.) It’s pretty common knowledge that anti-perspirants block our natural sweat glands. Many people worry about the aluminum in anti-perspirants increasing the risk of breast cancer. There’s actually…
Minimizing Grooming Supplies
Take some today to evaluate your grooming appliances. Razors, electric razors, trimmers, nail clippers, hair dryers, curlers, wave irons, tweezers, etc. (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this page.) What do you no longer use? How many pairs of tweezers do we really need? Keep only your favourite pair and let the…
Minimizing Make-up & Toxin Considerations
I had picked make-up as one of the categories for my March Micro-Minimizing Challenge, but quickly realized it was a big topic that covered several areas. I decided instead to discuss minimizing these items, now, during my intentional self-care theme instead and do a five-part series this week. I’ll be discussing minimizing our make-up, grooming…
Purses
Today’s challenge and the final challenge in this month-long March Micro-Minimizing event, is a double assessment. (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this post.) Starting with project one: Have your keep and donation areas ready. Do you have a collection of purses/wallets/backpacks/tote bags, etc.? When was the last time you assessed how…
Cookbooks
Over the decades my cookbook preferences have made large shifts that showed growth and change in our eating habits. Early on when I was learning to cook I relied heavily on Company’s Coming series of cookbooks. About 15 years ago I shifted to much healthier options as I discovered detoxing and raw vegan diets. Although,…
School & College Keepsakes
Do you have boxes in your storage of school and/or college memorabilia? (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this post.) Without opening a box, can you state what’s inside the box(es)? Items from our school days remind us of our youth. You become a teenager in high school again, you remember your…
Subscriptions
We subscribe monthly to so many things these days – TV streaming, music streaming, premium content for podcasts and newsletters. Each item individually may seem like only a few dollars per month, but what is easy to lose track of is how many subscriptions we have. Do we even still use some of the things…
Eyeglasses
A super easy one for you today. Do you have old reading glasses, or maybe got a new prescription and still have your old glasses lying around? Not sure what to do with them? (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this post.) Today’s challenge is to collect all of your unused eyewear…
Herbs & Spices
I finished some cinnamon recently, ordered fresh, and learned just how much more potent spices can be when they are fresh. Wow! I hadn’t realized how much I had increased the quantity of cinnamon I added to my smoothie over time. And that first smoothie with the fresh cinnamon was pretty much undrinkable as it…