*This is a guest post from the wonderful Jolyn Decalini, an aspiring virtual assistant I engaged with on Simbi. My interaction with her on the platform was so positive, and it inspired me so much, that I asked her to draft a post about Simbi I could share with my readers. I blogged about my … Continue reading Simbi for Sustainability and Affordability
Author: Mary
I'm wife and mother of two wonderful toddlers. I do my best to minimize my family's ecological footprint while ensuring our lifestyle remains affordable. While I am an environmentally-conscious, I try not to drive myself crazy over it. When I'm not at work, or chasing after my little ones, I enjoy learning about how I can have a more positive ecological impact, learning new skills, and making things.
I live and work in Ottawa, Canada although I just wrapping up my maternity leave in mid-May and preparing to work from home with my kiddos in tow. This affords me the privilege of exploring my passion for sustainability and sharing my discoveries along the way.
Sustainability, Saving Money and Simbi
There are thousands of Simbi users from far and wide offering to help others in exchange of a virtual currency called Simbi, that you receive from other users when you fulfil a job request for them, or helping the community and recruiting new members. No actual money ever needs to change hands, and most services are available virtually or locally, which keeps the environmental impact low.
Writing About Financial Independence During a Pandemic
When hard times do hit, as they have with this pandemic, we must do everything within our individual power to make our family budgets recession-proof. The concepts behind Financial Independence help us achieve that.
An Earth Day Check in, in the Time of Covid19
These are unprecedented times for all, and everyone is trying to do their best to make it through to the other side. In the midst of that, today also marks the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day.
DIY Low Waste Foaming Hand Soap Solution for Germ-Free Kids
DIY foaming hand soap can reduce costs by 80 to 95%, is eco-friendly, and it's really easy to do.
Stop Junk Mail with this Nifty Free Printable
The solution to junk mail may be relatively straightforward or really complex, depending on where you live. Indeed, for Canadian residents, all you have to do is put up a notice, maybe fill out an online form if you're so inclined. If you're an American, however, the process is much more involved and convoluted. Read on to find out how.
16 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Compost
Whether you're composting in your own personal bin or scrap heap, or participating in your municipal organic waste collection program, composting is a fantastic way to reduce your household's greenhouse gas emissions and to regenerate our depleted soils.
The Biggest and Most Unfamiliar Contributor to Climate Change
According to the authors of Drawdown: the Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, the single biggest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions is not burning fossil fuels at all, but instead from the cooling chemicals found in refrigerators and other appliances like residential and commercial air conditioners, even automotive A/Cs.
6 Reasons Why Thrifting is Classy and Eco-Friendly
There are many ways and reasons to shop in second hand or in a thrift store, as well as to donate your unused or unwanted things to keep them circulating in the second-hand economy. He are 6 of them, just in time for the holiday season.
Making 2020 Our Most Sustainable Year Yet – A Manifesto
It starts with you and me, and that is why I am committing to making 2020 the most sustainable year yet for our family. I realize that it is not an easy task and our existing lifestyle is at odds with our goals of carbon reduction. Change will occur incrementally for us, but intentionally and consistently.
