With all of my de-cluttering and simplification, there is one drawer I’ve not even been able to bring myself to de-clutter. It’s the drawer where I keep my baby carriers. … Continue reading Why I’m Not De-Cluttering My Baby Carriers
I’m reading Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne right now and alternately enjoying and feeling strangely anxious about dramatically reducing the number of books and toys my children have daily … Continue reading How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Starring “Mom” as the Grinch.
I stopped making the recipes passed down from my female ancestors when we started on our food sensitivity odyssey. For five Christmases, I searched out gluten-free, dairy-free alternatives that didn’t … Continue reading Creating Treasured Childhood Memories: An Amateur’s Guide
This weekend, our family watched the movie Babies together. In the opening scene, two toddlers sit playing, focussed and quiet. In front of each is a large stone onto which … Continue reading Living Simply with Kids: Knowing When to Say When
Voluntary Simplicity: Toward a Way of Life That is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich by Duane Elgin My rating: 5 of 5 stars My husband and I took a “Voluntary Simplicity” … Continue reading Book Review: Duane Elgin’s Voluntary Simplicity
“Let us decide on the route that we wish to take to pass our life, and attempt to sow that route with flowers.” — Madame du Chatelet, from Gretchen Rubin’s “Moment … Continue reading A Birthday
As I type, the cauliflower is steaming on the stove. When I finish this post, I’ll have a bowl of homemade chicken soup and some steamed cauliflower. That will be … Continue reading Simple Eating
I’ve been making a point of Doing One Thing these past several days. It’s been nice when I can manage it. I’m feeling more calm and dishes washed by hand … Continue reading Uni-tasking With Children: The Impossible Dream?
Ironically, many of the things that people do for the sake of simplicity actually make life more complicated, at least in the short run. There are blogs that rather glibly … Continue reading The Complex World of Simple Living
About ten years ago, my husband and I took a class series based on Duane Elgin’s book, Voluntary Simplicity. We met, did readings on various topics related to deliberate living … Continue reading Simply Living: My Voluntary Simplicity Project
Plain and Simple: A Woman’s Journey to the Amish by Sue Bender My rating: 3 of 5 stars I enjoyed the insights in this book. I enjoyed the simple style. … Continue reading Book Review: Plain and Simple: A Woman’s Journey to the Amish
Imperfect Happiness 