Zero Waste Is Not the Only Solution - 4 Tips to Have a Bigger Impact

That attitude drives me bananas! Of course there isn't any ONE thing that will solve all of our environmental problems, since they have a multitude of causes!! We need to do lots of different things, to fix lots of different issues. Reduce, re-use, recycle. And there's so much more. Mother Earth is our home & we need to take care of her! 

Stephen Fry on God | The Meaning Of Life | RTÉ One

Happy Sunday, everyone!

it's Snowing

I looked out my window a little while ago & saw that it was snowing. I didn't want to miss the opportunity to enjoy it for a few minutes & get some video before it got too dark.

Warrior 2 Pose to BE Present

A quick, wonderful energetic wake-up!

Fast fashion alternatives. Take care of your stuff, regardless of its cost.

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Happy New year, everyone! Payday was yesterday, so I did a little shopping today. The Dollar Tree on Marhsall road in Abbotsford had a fair selection of t-shirts! Not a lot of size or colour choices, either. But still a great deal $1.25 plus tax = $1.40

They were made in Guatemala, some were polyester. But the 2 I bought are both 100% cotton.

I know a lot of the fashionistas on YouTube say we should buy quality & not "fast fashion". But I am skeptical that the quality issues are all about cost. I went through my dresser recently & well over 50% of my clothing is more than 10 years old. The jeans in this photo are a recent purchase, the first pair of jeans that I have bought since I moved to Abbotsford in 2005, that cost more than $10.

Safe, free music online

Saturday, December 22, 2018

There are some really awesome places to get free music online. I've been posting this online for the last month on Facebook, along with my Youtube Christmas videos, for people who don't have cable. I realized that I'd forgotten to share my music sites on here.

First, several free Christmas music sites:
https://feelslikechristmas.com/

http://www.freexmasmp3.com/

https://www.christmasgifts.com/free-christmas-music?fbclid=IwAR0QM0yGs28Vbbju1Tyz2PEiLmPVqADNKELW6912Tbs4NXb9D_Cl4uXdfQY

Interested in a free Christmas album? They have 3 here:   https://heyitschristmas.bandcamp.com/

Do you really love some of the theme songs from your favorite TV shows? Here's 2 terrific sites: 
http://www.melaman2.com/tvshows/?fbclid=IwAR1Fh0YWQtkZXzfng35NN3BTU7rJb8lv2xQVfk8kJCMpMQo7Xb7DHfiJ2dE

& http://www.televisiontunes.com/

http://gamethemesongs.com/

http://tvadsongs.com/

I did a little research via Google & found some places you can download nature tracks, since my favourite DIY site, is no more. Here's my list so far:

https://www.freesoundeffects.com/

https://mixkit.co/

https://www.partnersinrhyme.com/

https://www.zapsplat.com/

Happy listening, everyone!

ps - EDIT (June 11, 2020) I forgot to add my personal SoundCloud page, where I share some of my own work.  https://soundcloud.com/michaelann-dahlman

UPDATE: August 26, 2022: I've noticed that if you like a musician's page on Facebook, or if you download free music that comes up in your newsfeed, you will suddenly find a lot more musicians offering you free tracks. It also works with ebooks.

2 vlog posts for today

Friday, August 24, 2018

A double treat for Friday, 2 vlogs (video blogs) from my YouTube channel. One on the recycling of shampoo & other personal care product containers. And one on headphone wiring safety.