Living Simply
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Simply living without clutter
An article about reducing clutter in the home, with links to useful resources on the Internet to help with the 'de-cluttering' processes. Why do we fill our homes with so much clutter?
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Slow Food --- Life Lived Well
This article introduces readers to the Slow Food and Slow Cities movements and their emphasis on living life well, rather than living it fast. Both movements are a reaction to the increasing global mediocrity and sameness in food and in our built environments.
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Living in a HI rise!
This article summarises what living simply means to me, and how it enriches my life, and improves my Happiness Index.
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Another Path
It's time to take another direction.
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Travel Lightly
If you're like me, you pack everything (including the kitchen sink) when you travel. I am finally learning how to travel lightly.
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Conserving Resources
Tips for saving water and electricity.
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Sedona Getaway
Two great reasons for trying to live simply are spending time with loved ones and being able to take getaways. Here's how I did it.
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Drowning in Paperwork
Paperwork is the bane of most people who would like to be organized. How to deal with it?
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A Work in Progress
Why can't I simplify, once and for all?
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Changing with the Seasons
Take time for some seasonal preparations.
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New Year Goal Setting
Questions to help with goal-setting.
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Gifts from the Heart
We all enjoy giving and receiving gifts, the best of which come from the heart.
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The Little Things
"Little things" inspire gratitude.
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Meals and Meal Planning
Me? Cook? ACK!
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Cleaning House
I don't like to clean house, but my home looks great these days! How did this happen?
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Feline Simplicity
Two cats create a home and teach a human about living simply.
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Another Patio
The author savors the simple pleasure of an "outdoors room."
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Filing
The author goes to the file cabinet to throw out relics from an old life and bring order to the new one.
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WHEN SIMPLIFYING IS NOT VOLUNTARY
Though this topic has focused primarily on voluntary simplicity, there are times when simplifying one's life is involuntary.
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Regrouping
I'm back!
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Vacation on a Budget: For the Birds
Another inexpensive vacation!
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Vacation on a Budget: Time Travel
How affordable is time travel?
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Vacation on a Budget: Going to the Dogs
We're on a budget, but I just had to get away for the weekend.
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Spring Break
Finally, a chance to slow down and enjoy life's finest blessings!
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House Diary: March 2002
Read the ongoing saga of our home make-over!
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House Diary: February 2002
You'll laugh! You'll weep! The first installment of the House Diary series offers a peek at the world of home repairs and redecorating by rank amateurs with a limited budget.
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House Wrecking?
Welcome to our home, which is being repaired or wrecked . . . you be the judge.
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Priorities Revisited
Now, with a new year beginning, may be a good time to discard old "stuff" and make room for the new.
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Living with the Season
Here are some tips for coping with the busy holiday season.
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The Enchantment of Thankfulness
How do we express thanks for what we have?
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Lessons from a Beloved Teacher
Sometimes life's lessons come to us through the simplest messengers of all.
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Desert Fall
Fall brings lessons for living simply.
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What Now?
Simple values can contribute to moving forward into the future.
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From Chaos
How can simple values help us during this time of chaos following the terrorist attacks upon our nation?
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Books for the Journey
This article suggests books that may be useful for those who are interested in starting, or in furthering, their efforts toward living simply.
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Twenty Eight Secrets to Happiness
What are the twenty eight secrets to happiness?
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Simple Attitudes: Part Two
Here are even more attitudes that can help us in simplifying our lives.
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Simple Attitudes
Simple attitudes contribute to our desire and ability to live simply.
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Simple Summer Foods
Quick and simple ideas for summer eating.
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Simple Pleasures: Vacations, Part Two
Here are more ideas for simple vacations.
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Simple Pleasures: Vacations, Part One
Even a luxury vacation can be affordable!
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A Life Lived Simply
A friend's life and death taught me how to live.
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Whatever Happened to Sleep?
Sleep deprivation is prevalent in our culture. Living simply may be able to help with this.
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Simple Pleasures: Friendship
Friendships are one of life's greatest pleasures.
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Simple Pleasures: An Evening at Home
This article describes one of the gentle pleasures of living simply.
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The Rewards of Living Simply: Enjoy the season
Spring brings some of the simple pleasures, along with the rewards, of living simply.
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Living Simply with Money
Money is a part of our journey. Let's explore how we can live with money and have balance in our lives.
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Questions For the Journey
Questions to ask yourself as you begin the journey of living simply.
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Time: Kronos or Kairos?
Definitions of time; time as sacred; making careful decisions about how to spend time.
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New Year Reflections
New Year's reflection on time and being too busy.
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Holidays -- Simple?
Tips for maintaining your sanity during the holiday season
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Beginning the Journey
Introduction; my journey from the fast lane to simple living.
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