It’s the end of January, and that means it’s time for a review of my goals for this month! As a reminder, this year I’m focusing on ways to make the planet a better place, with a different theme for each month. My January theme was personal well-being. By putting my own well-being first, I … Continue reading January Recap: One Month of Better Well-Being
Habit Change Hacks for Personal Well-Being
It’s time for an update on my January goals! This month I’ve been focusing on personal well-being by getting enough sleep, exercising consistently, nourishing my body, and focusing on spiritual well-being with meditation and journaling. I’ve been doing the best with nourishing my body—I’ve made quite a few healthy, plant-based recipes (see my last post), … Continue reading Habit Change Hacks for Personal Well-Being
Living by Kintsugi Wellness
One of the books I’ve been reading this month to help me with my personal wellness goals is Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit, by Candice Kumai. I’ve been so inspired by this book that I decided to write a whole post about it! Kintsugi is the Japanese art of … Continue reading Living by Kintsugi Wellness
January: Personal Well-Being
As I explained in my last post, I am setting small monthly goals toward building a better planet throughout 2019. Each month will have a different theme; and the theme for January is personal well-being. You might be wondering what the heck personal well-being has to do with making the planet a better place. The … Continue reading January: Personal Well-Being
Announcing The All New Better Planet Project
Drumroll please…with the start of 2019, I’m taking on my most ambitious project yet, and rolling out a brand new format on the blog. I’m calling it The Better Planet Project: A Year-Long Journey Toward Building a Better World. The Better Planet Project is an approach to changing the world by changing your life. It … Continue reading Announcing The All New Better Planet Project
Lavender Love: 5 Clean and Calming Lavender Beauty Products
Since delving into the realm of clean and natural beauty products, I noticed that I have accumulated a number of lavender-scented products. I didn’t used to be a big fan of floral scents, but natural products have really changed the game for me in terms of what defines “floral.” I learned that there’s a big … Continue reading Lavender Love: 5 Clean and Calming Lavender Beauty Products
Made in Canada: Ethical Clothing from Montreal
On my recent trip to Montreal, I had the opportunity to explore the local slow fashion scene. There seemed to be quite a few shops that fit the “ethical” model by satisfying the criteria of local production, fair wages for workers, environmentally-friendly fabrics, and more. My first stop was Général 54, a boutique in the … Continue reading Made in Canada: Ethical Clothing from Montreal
Recap: Fall 10×10 Challenge
This was my first time participating in the 10x10 wardrobe challenge, started by Lee Vosburgh of Style Bee. The rules are simple: select ten items of clothing, including shoes, but not including accessories, to wear for ten days straight. The goal is to see how many different outfits you can create with just a few … Continue reading Recap: Fall 10×10 Challenge
Recap: My Month of No Shopping
My month of no spending has come to an end, and I’d say it was pretty successful. During the last week of the month, I traveled to Montreal for a conference. Since it was quite a bit colder there, I had to dig my fall/winter wardrobe out of storage for the occasion. It’s always tempting … Continue reading Recap: My Month of No Shopping
No Spend September: Week 3
Week three of No Spend September has come and gone, and it was another busy one. Early in the week, some friends and I decided to book a trip to Iceland next month, and I could not be more excited! I have wanted to go to Iceland for years, and I came across an airline … Continue reading No Spend September: Week 3
The Better Planet Project 