Two weeks ago, we covered ideas for cleaning out the garage. We can now see all the tools that remain and think about how to ensure we are ready for summer. The sections below cover ideas for when an additional tool is needed and how to care for the ones we already...
With summer upon us, sunscreen and bug sprays are on the shopping list. For the sunscreen, you can check out this post. Today, we’ll focus on bug sprays. Like many other products, we want to look for ingredients we understand. Avoiding complex chemicals, especially...
Over the winter, our garages can move to a bit of a disarray. It’s cold outside so we don’t spend time tidying up and cleaning up the dirt. However, as the weather gets warmer, I see many homes with their garage emptied onto their driveway during a “deep clean”. This...
As we move from spring to summer, a butterfly garden could be a great idea to consider. The garden will bring beauty to your landscape. The flowers and plants will benefit the environment and create a place for butterflies to thrive. Below are the steps and...
With Memorial Day just around the corner, summer events are on the horizon. Holidays. Graduations. Weddings. Showers. Sometimes you will be a guest while other times you will be the host. For those hosting, the ideas below will step a little lighter on the planet and...
As temperatures rise in the Midwest, lawn care season emerges. Over 50 million households mow (or have a lawn service mow) each week. Research indicates this activity uses 800 million gallons of gas and produces around 5% of the nation’s air pollution. In fact,...
Life is full of tradeoffs. We need to figure out which option will serve us best. This can become challenging when facing space vs. stuff. When we feel overwhelmed, we seek space. Yet, to get the space, we need to remove stuff. The “stuff” can take many forms –...
American culture leans toward more. We move through life searching and striving for more. More education. More money. More (bigger) homes. More things. More travel. More. More. More. My Perspective The irony of the “culture of more” is that it leaves us empty and...
Transportation is one of the top four categories contributing to our carbon footprint. According to Hedges & Company, there are 1.47 billion cars on the road today worldwide. Of those, 19% or 284 million are in the United States. And the transportation sector in...
The paths of personal development are interesting. You may start wanting more time in your day. You might be seeing focus. Or your purpose in life. Adding more joy and happiness. Leaning into a hobby. In all cases, we are looking for space in our life for something we...
