Articles related to "Simple Living"
The Voluntary Simplicity Movement
Simple living is not a new concept, but recent economic hardships have given many people a new reason to consider whether "enough" really is just that.
voluntary simplicity • simple living • self-sufficient living • green living • simple living network
Simple living is not a new concept, but recent economic hardships have given many people a new reason to consider whether "enough" really is just that.
voluntary simplicity • simple living • self-sufficient living • green living • simple living network
What is Simple Living?
It is ironic that modern life is simple and old-fashioned, plain living requires more work, but the trade-offs can be rewarding.
simple living • plain living • cut back on lifestyle • simple living to save money • aethetics of simple living
It is ironic that modern life is simple and old-fashioned, plain living requires more work, but the trade-offs can be rewarding.
simple living • plain living • cut back on lifestyle • simple living to save money • aethetics of 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
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
A Practical Guide to Simple Living
Read this and discover that it is possible to simplify life and it doesn't have to hurt.. Marian Van Eyk McCain shows how to stop the treadmill and start the simple life.
7 steps to simple life • book about simple living • book about how to simplify life • the lilypad list • marian van eyk maccain
Read this and discover that it is possible to simplify life and it doesn't have to hurt.. Marian Van Eyk McCain shows how to stop the treadmill and start the simple life.
7 steps to simple life • book about simple living • book about how to simplify life • the lilypad list • marian van eyk maccain
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
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
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
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
Building a Sustainable Future with Duane Elgin
If the consumption habits of a fraction of humanity are already harming the planet, is there another way of living on the Earth without sacrificing quality of life?
voluntary simplicity • green movement • sustainability • duane elgin • simple living
If the consumption habits of a fraction of humanity are already harming the planet, is there another way of living on the Earth without sacrificing quality of life?
voluntary simplicity • green movement • sustainability • duane elgin • simple living
Buy Second Hand for Simpler Living
Landfills are congested and consumerism is taking a turn in today's economy, customers find secondhand savings that are also good for the planet.
thrift shops • thrift store shopping • resale shop • second hand shop • consignment store
Landfills are congested and consumerism is taking a turn in today's economy, customers find secondhand savings that are also good for the planet.
thrift shops • thrift store shopping • resale shop • second hand shop • consignment store
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
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
Home Downsizing Encourages Simple Living
Downsizing a home does not equate to purging only. It allows one to re-think what to keep, what to acquire and how to keep one's life essentials and indulgence.
streamline • paperless • go paperless • going paperless • downsizing
Downsizing a home does not equate to purging only. It allows one to re-think what to keep, what to acquire and how to keep one's life essentials and indulgence.
streamline • paperless • go paperless • going paperless • downsizing
Live Happy, Live Long
Maybe appreciation of butter and wine is better for you than guilt and hectic work? Recipes for Cream-Of-Almost-Anything-Soup and Herbal Infused Wines
simple living • self-sufficiency • wine • herbal • soup
Maybe appreciation of butter and wine is better for you than guilt and hectic work? Recipes for Cream-Of-Almost-Anything-Soup and Herbal Infused Wines
simple living • self-sufficiency • wine • herbal • soup
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Butlers' Trainers Give Simple Living Advice
Former Butler and current CEO of a Butler Training School, Charles MacPherson gives advice in running an organized and green household.
butler's tips • home management • home organization • green living • butler's use of organization
Former Butler and current CEO of a Butler Training School, Charles MacPherson gives advice in running an organized and green household.
butler's tips • home management • home organization • green living • butler's use of organization
Simple Mother's Day Gifts
Anyone can go into a store and buy a token Mother's Day present - but does it show you care? Suite101 shows what Simple Living means for Mother's Day.
mother’s day for simple living and mother’s day • simple living ideas for mother’s day • voluntary simplicity and mother’s day • simple gift ideas • presents for simple living mothers
Anyone can go into a store and buy a token Mother's Day present - but does it show you care? Suite101 shows what Simple Living means for Mother's Day.
mother’s day for simple living and mother’s day • simple living ideas for mother’s day • voluntary simplicity and mother’s day • simple gift ideas • presents for simple living mothers
"Back to Basics" Teaches Old-Fashioned Skills
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 book of traditional skills • learn old-fashioned skills • practical off-grid self-sufficient lifestyle tips • complete homestead ideas guide • peak oil simple living energy options
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 book of traditional skills • learn old-fashioned skills • practical off-grid self-sufficient lifestyle tips • complete homestead ideas guide • peak oil simple living energy options
A Brief Look at the World of the Amish
The Amish culture is steeped in tradition and history. All Amish follow the Ordnung, or rules that are set for them by the Bible, but it's not just all work and no play.
ordnung • swiss anabaptist • rumspringa • amish live plain and simple lives for god • amish founder jacob ammann
The Amish culture is steeped in tradition and history. All Amish follow the Ordnung, or rules that are set for them by the Bible, but it's not just all work and no play.
ordnung • swiss anabaptist • rumspringa • amish live plain and simple lives for god • amish founder jacob ammann
A Life Lived Simply
A friend's life and death taught me how to live.
living simply; simple living; reflections on life
A friend's life and death taught me how to live.
living simply; simple living; reflections on life
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
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
Beginning the Journey
Introduction; my journey from the fast lane to simple living.
simple living; accumulating material goods; attitu
Introduction; my journey from the fast lane to simple living.
simple living; accumulating material goods; attitu
Benefits of the Credit Crunch?
Happiness is not about money. An old story, but true and a lesson that has come up again with the credit crunch. Now is the time to create a more sustainable simple life.
credit crunch • living a simple life • how to spend less money • reduce stress levels • simple living
Happiness is not about money. An old story, but true and a lesson that has come up again with the credit crunch. Now is the time to create a more sustainable simple life.
credit crunch • living a simple life • how to spend less money • reduce stress levels • simple living
Book Review: Walden by Henry D. Thoreau
Originally published in 1854 this book is the 150th anniversary edition. Walden draws on Thoreau's journal and explores living away from society and reflecting on life.
classic american literature • walden • henry d. thoreau • book review • self reliance
Originally published in 1854 this book is the 150th anniversary edition. Walden draws on Thoreau's journal and explores living away from society and reflecting on life.
classic american literature • walden • henry d. thoreau • book review • self reliance
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
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
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
Here is an easy surprizingly quick pattern for crochet window coverings. Give them a try!
crochet • yarn • cotton • house and garden • drapery
Fresh and Green Lunch Box Ideas
Getting bored with bringing leftovers for lunch, or making that same old baloney sandwich? Try something new with these enviro-friendly lunch ideas.
lunch box improvements • brown-bagging • diy bento boxes • lunch time • simple living
Getting bored with bringing leftovers for lunch, or making that same old baloney sandwich? Try something new with these enviro-friendly lunch ideas.
lunch box improvements • brown-bagging • diy bento boxes • lunch time • simple living
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
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
Enjoy the making as much as the giving of these fragrant presents that are sure to delight.
gifts • presents • holidays • ornaments • herb
Odds and Evens Frugalista Lifestyle Concept
Adopting a frugal lifestyle is just too hard for the average over-consumer, but the Odds and Evens Frugalista approach is a realistic steady movement to a frugalist life.
frugalista • voluntary simplicity • living a simpler life • frugalist • frugal lifestyle
Adopting a frugal lifestyle is just too hard for the average over-consumer, but the Odds and Evens Frugalista approach is a realistic steady movement to a frugalist life.
frugalista • voluntary simplicity • living a simpler life • frugalist • frugal lifestyle
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
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
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
Simple Pleasures: Vacations, Part One
Even a luxury vacation can be affordable!
living simply; simple living; vacation
Even a luxury vacation can be affordable!
living simply; simple living; vacation
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
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
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
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
How to Stop Overspending This Christmas
This is the year to embrace simple living and frugal shopping to change a family tradition of overspending on Christmas presents.
stop overspending this christmas • easy ways to save money • save money • reduce spending • change your family’s tradition
This is the year to embrace simple living and frugal shopping to change a family tradition of overspending on Christmas presents.
stop overspending this christmas • easy ways to save money • save money • reduce spending • change your family’s tradition
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
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
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
Benefits of Being Poor
Being poor gives you a chance to live more wisely and creatively.
benefits of being poor • frugal living • frugal vs. cheap • simple living • wise and planned spending
Being poor gives you a chance to live more wisely and creatively.
benefits of being poor • frugal living • frugal vs. cheap • simple living • wise and planned spending
How to Make Homemade Christmas Gift Wrapping
Creating your own designer-inspired packages is an inexpensive and enjoyable project. Enjoy simple and elegant living with these semi-homemade gift-wrapping ideas.
christmas gift wrapping • money saving ways to create designer inspired pres • homemade wrapping paper • make inexpensive designer ribbons and bows • decorate plain paper
Creating your own designer-inspired packages is an inexpensive and enjoyable project. Enjoy simple and elegant living with these semi-homemade gift-wrapping ideas.
christmas gift wrapping • money saving ways to create designer inspired pres • homemade wrapping paper • make inexpensive designer ribbons and bows • decorate plain paper
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