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Articles related to "Simple Living"
20 Simple Money Saving Ideas Money tends to drain out of our lives by drips and drops. Making even a few minor changes to the way we spend our money can make a significant difference in our financial outlook. Simple and easy ideas. money • family • budget • debt • credit
Back to School Back to school philosophy on consumerism. How to build steps to reduce consumerism in your home. consumerism • recycle • reuse • back to school • simple living
Be a Tourist at Home When traveling it is second nature to see the sights of the city or town - museums, monuments, galleries, shops, restaurants and so on. Yet this rarely the case at home. local tourism • staycation • green living • locally owned businesses • unique gifts
Book Review: Busy Mom's Guide to Simple Living Jackie Wellwood, a homeschooling mother of six, has written a informative gem of a book for those starting to think about simplifying and decluttering their lives. practical simple living guidebook • jackie wellwood • busy moms guide to simple living • creative frugal ideas • inspiring christian downshift strategies
Conscious Simple Living Benefits How voluntarily living more simply can help reduce poverty by consuming less and contributing more. living simply • reduce poverty • frugal living • help environment • recycle and reuse
Contentment Robbers Struggling to be content with what you have? Perhaps some theives have moved into your life unaware and stolen a bit of your piece of mind. finances • money • frugal • contentment • simple
Nature and Simple Things Often it's the simple pleasures of life that bring the greatest joys ... and the lowest cost! frugal • nature • homeschooling • homeschool • charlotte mason
PATIENCE The secret to a successful simple/natural lifestyle. My personal revelation on how to be happy with my choices. simple living • simple life • natural lifestyle • choices • patience
Questions For the Journey Questions to ask yourself as you begin the journey of living simply. living simply • simple living • voluntary simplicity • questions to ask yourself • creating change
Simple Pleasures: An Evening at Home This article describes one of the gentle pleasures of living simply. simple living • living simply • voluntary simplicity • home • evening
Simple Pleasures: Friendship Friendships are one of life's greatest pleasures. simple living • living simply • voluntary simplicity • friends • friendships
Something from Nothing: Using Scraps and Leftovers A heel of bread, a rind of cheese, the water you cooked your potatoes in last night...These scraps and leftovers may sound more like trash than treasure, but they are ingredients in some of my favorite recipes. bread • cheese • leftovers • cooking • frugal
The Basics A crash course in the basics of frugal living. frugal • save money • family • penny pinching • savings
The Warmth of Fall Great activities to keep you busy during the cool months of autumn. Ideas to keep you outdoors and enjoying all that fall has to offer. fall • autumn • activities • crafts • leaves
Time: Kronos or Kairos? Definitions of time; time as sacred; making careful decisions about how to spend time. time • time as sacred • kairos time • kronos time • living simply
Whatever Happened to Sleep? Sleep deprivation is prevalent in our culture. Living simply may be able to help with this. sleep • simple living • living simply • voluntary simplicity • sleep deprivation
Winter Pestos Delicious pestos can be made with the dried herbs on your shelves and the greens in your freezer. And they are not only great on pasta -- try them in soups, sandwich spreads, with meats... pesto • cooking • herbs • basil • garlic
Barter Is Better, part one: Round Robins A Round Robin Exchange is a cross between a barter system and a surprise gift. Here are instructions for starting and managing your own Round Robin. barter • swap • exchange • swapping • freebies
Barter Is Better, part two: Seed Swaps Online Now is the time to start planning this year's garden, but don't spend a small fortune on what you see in the catalogs. Get the same plants for the cost of a stamp by swapping online. garden • gardening • seeds • swaps • barter
Beginning the Journey Introduction; my journey from the fast lane to simple living. simple living; accumulating material goods; attitu
Book Review: Back to Basics Increase self-sufficiency and learn to buy land, select an energy type, raise food, enjoy the harvest, practice new hand skills, and enjoy homemade fun and recreation. back to basics traditional skills • practical off-grid self-sufficient lifestyle tips • complete homestead ideas guide • peak oil simple living energy options • learning new ways
City Herbs, Part One: Mugwort The herbs and edible plants you've been seeking are growing on your doorstep--grab a field guide, and step outside! The first article in City Herbs focuses on Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris. mugwort • artemisia vulgaris • herbs • herbal medicine • edible wild plants
Contemplating simplicity Breaking old habits of consumerism can be painful. One of the best way to encourage change is to remind ourselves of the benefits. simplicity • lifestyle • health • resources • land
Easy Crochet Drapes Here is an easy surprizingly quick pattern for crochet window coverings. Give them a try! crochet • yarn • cotton • house and garden • drapery
Henry David Thoreau Biography Biography of Henry David Thoreau, writer, transcendentalist and political activist, famous for his book 'Walden' and essay 'Civil Disobedience.' henry david thoreau • thoreau and transcendentalism • thoreau walden • civil disobedience and thoreau • thoreau and emerson
Herbal Gifts, Part One Enjoy the making as much as the giving of these fragrant presents that are sure to delight. gifts • presents • holidays • ornaments • herb
New Beginnings - Start Organizing An easy way to start organizing without getting rid of anything. clutter • organize • stuff • storage • down scale
Resolutions ... or the Power of Habit? Getting control of our family's financial situation can be the subject for many New Year's resolutions. But do you find your New Year's resolutions failing almost before they've started? You'll discover some clues to success in this article. charlotte • mason • education • home • school
Review of A Handmade Life A beautifully written and illustrated book about sustainable living and work for a better world bill coperthwaite simple living • self-sustainable in nature • democratic bread work non-violence • ecological philosophy practice social design • yurt building
Simplify Your Life (Part 1) In this fast paced world of the 21st century, we would do well to heed the words of this great philosopher. We can easily get lost in the details of our every day lives and forget the things that are truly important to the soul. We are surrounded by technology that is supposed to make our lives 'easier', but when you stop and think about it, do we embrace these items of convenience in a healthy way? This is part one in a series of articles on simplifying various aspects of our lives. This week we will tackle <b>technology</b><br><br> simplicity • simple living • technology • cell phone • email
The Rewards of Living Simply: Enjoy the season Spring brings some of the simple pleasures, along with the rewards, of living simply. spring • spring equinox • vernal equinox • ostara • living beings
Warm, Inspiring Books by Thomas Kinkade Although Thomas Kinkade is best known for his peaceful paintings, he is also a gifted writer, collaborating with his wife on topics such as marriage and parenting. inspiring thomas kinkade books • visionary parenting tips • successful christian marriage ideas • creative peaceful living guide • simple living
Real simple? Real annoying Voluntary simplicity is the latest topic to get its own glossy, ad-heavy magazine. But do we really need a lot of slickness to tell us to live within our means? voluntary simplicity • simplicity • thrift
Living a Simple Life Living a simple life translates into many different lifestyles. Whether you're interested in a back-to-the-land experience or you just want to focus on your family's personal priorities, simplifying life can be the answer. simple • living • simplicity • voluntary • frugal
Simple Toys How many times has your child opened a bunch of new toys at Christmas or his birthday, only to be more interested in playing with the box they came in? simple toys • cardboard box toy • too many toys • unstructured play • self directed play
Dismantling the "Gimme' Monster" Lead by example and don't give in to the "Gimme' Monster" during the Holidays! Instead, get rid of him forever and gain a child that looks forward to Christmas traditions instead of Christmas presents! holiday debt • retail • traditions • instill • material thinking
A Lizard in my Luggage by Anna Nicholas From high-life to simple-life in many difficult lessons Anna Nicholas pulls it off with aplomb. This is a great read especially for those contemplating a change in life. moving to mallorca • commuting between countries • living on an island • new life story • holiday reading book
Advertising a Small Town Business Small town businesses have unique advertising opportunities for marketing products, stores, & services. See how small businesses can grow using local community resources. advertising a small town business • promote business in small town • market a small business • marketing ideas for small business • local advertising ideas
Sites for Information and Sharing websites offering not only recipes but also information on medications, support and someone to talk to websites • supplies • cough syrup • medications • information
Being Thrifty Is Just Good Sense Thrift is a personal lifestyle choice, that can actually improve your life, as well as make a positive impact on the world around you. thrift • thrifty • lifestyle • mean • greedy
Business Planning for Success Good business planning can mean the difference between failure and success for an SME. Find out how a solid business plan can help you achieve your business goals. business planning for small businesses • business plans for small businesses • business planning for smes • why do small businesses fail • business plans for smes
Christmas Ornament Party Great Christmas drinks to serve at your holiday ornament party. christmas ornaments • christmas drinks • applesauce ornaments • irish cream • mulled cider
Environmentally Green Holiday Gifts Local merchants are an excellent resource for creative gifts that won't harm the Earth this holiday season. Thoughtful presents reflect a passion for simple living. environment gifts • green holiday gifts • ecofriendly christmas • ecofriendly present • shop local
Far From Speechless So, is SCC 'speechless' about his latest album? I'm not sure if he is but I'm sure that you will be amazed at the quality of this album. speechless • dive • with • hope • i
Get Your Children Reading From reading aloud to your infant to encouraging your high-schoolers to read the classics, there's much you can do to get your children reading. children reading • reading strategies • family reading • family book night • family reading night
New Year Reflections New Year's reflection on time and being too busy. new year; time; time managment
Running Errands More Efficiently Running errands can be one more way you're the Queen of Efficiency. running errands • grocery shopping • errand solutions • errands to run • combine your errands
Save Money and the Earth Read about some simple ways we can all contribute to conserving the earth while saving money. conserve earth • saving money • conserving energy • save planet • recycle and reuse
Travel Tuscany and Umbria Anyone needing to venture away from modern life, without having to sacrifice civilized living, will find a feast for the senses and imagination in rural Italy. travel italy • travel tuscany • travel umbria • european travel • touring central italy
U.S. Is Revitalizing Urban Living In an era with economic uncertainty and a middle-class that drifts further from the comfort of the middle each day, urban living is stepping firmer into its niche. environmentally friendly • urban dwelling • urban living • benefits of urban living • difficulties of urban living |
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