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10 Reasons to Keep Track of Every Purchase you Make
It has been a while since I’ve written a post about finances, so am diving back in with something I’m passionate about doing: I keep track of every purchase I make. Doing this is one of the things that helped change my financial habits and helped me gain control of my finances, but often people react negatively to the idea. Because of that, I want to share 10 reasons to keep track of every purchase. Looking Closely at our Finances A number of years ago I was in a financially abusive relationship which left me in a pretty poor financial state once I got out. Rebuilding my life and regaining…
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Climate Change Collective: Sustainable and Simple Change
What are sustainable and simple change? This week on the blog I’m sharing our response to the monthly Climate Change Collective lead post about sustainable and simple change. This month the lead post shares several Tiny Steps to Save the Planet as encouragement that collectively we can all do small things that add up to large impact…and these small things don’t have to take up a lot of time and money. Our blog name was born as Alison and I thought about the changes we wanted to make in our lives as a response to issues in our world, but also wanted to recognize that these changes would have to…
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10 Reasons to Shop at Thrift Stores (and 3 fun things I’ve found recently!)
Thrift stores are some of my favourite places, but I get that not everyone is ready to embrace the idea of shopping second hand stores. If you’re wondering why to do so, I’m sharing 10 reasons to shop at thrift stores and also have a few fun things to share that I’ve found second hand. 10 Reasons to Shop at Thrift Stores From living sustainably to having fun, there are so many reasons to shop at thrift stores. Here are 10 reasons to consider if you’re wondering why to shop second hand. 1. Reduces textile waste Thrift stores give clothes a second life, diverting them from landfills where they would…
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Celebrate Real Bread Week by making Easy Homemade Bread
Real Bread Week is a celebration of one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved foods: bread! This annual event, typically held in late February or early March, invites bread enthusiasts from around the world to enjoy the goodness of real, wholesome bread – often by making homemade bread! What is Real Bread Week? Real Bread Week is a global initiative that aims to raise awareness about the joys of real bread. Organized by the Real Bread Campaign, an organization dedicated to promoting additive-free bread made with natural ingredients, this week-long celebration encourages people to embrace traditional homemade bread making and support local bakeries. How to take part in Real Bread…
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How I’m saving over $100 on my Energy Bill this Year with the BC Hydro Team Power Smart Challenge
Everything in life is expensive right now and that includes paying for electricity. This is why I wanted to share how I’m saving money on my energy bill with the Team Power Smart Challenge. The first time I saw BC Hydro email about their Team Power Smart Challenge I actually dismissed it thinking there’s no way I could achieve the targets they set out. Turns out I was wrong! And I’m glad I am giving the challenge a try so I can (hopefully) earn my $100 at the end of the year. What is the Team Power Smart Challenge? BC Hydro has a program you can opt into where, if…
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The Power of the Sun: 2023 Residential solar panel update
As we flip the calendars over to 2024, maybe you’re considering some sustainability goals for the coming year. As stated in the recent UN Climate Change activities, we are at the “beginning of the end of the fossil fuel era”. If you’ve ever thought about a transition to solar energy as a clean and renewable energy solution for your home – this might be the year! My family made the move to solar panels a couple of years ago and have been very happy with the experience. I’ve shared about the reasons we chose to do it, process of installation and set up, and other updates in past posts here.…
