I received this email in my inbox this morning: We all know that Monsanto doesn’t want you to know which foods contain genetically modified ingredients (almost 80 percent of all processed foods), and which don’t. We also know that Monsanto doesn’t want us to know how genetically modified organisms (GMOs) affect our health, which is … Continue reading A giveaway with a twist
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Retail therapy
For many people, indulging in a little retail therapy helps them to feel better when they are sad or anxious. If these people are going into debt for this "therapy," that's obviously not healthy, but if you feel like treating yourself to a pair of shoes and that will honestly cheer you up and you … Continue reading Retail therapy
Subtract stuff, add questions
The key element of minimalism is not (for me, at least) to have as little stuff as possible. It's to have as much time as possible for more important things. Minimalism or simple living is about priority, not possessions. Since I stopped being so concerned with buying new stuff for the sake of having cool … Continue reading Subtract stuff, add questions
Minimalism with pets
I found minimalism in June, about eight months ago. In eight months, I have gotten rid of over half my belongings and I really don't miss any of them. I even have a tower of more things to go just hanging out in my living room waiting for a new home. I still feel like … Continue reading Minimalism with pets
2012 in review – Thanks, readers!
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here's an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 42,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 10 Film Festivals Click here to see the complete report.
Busy busy
As a minimalist, you know how to declutter and keep it simple. You may have reduced your environmental footprint in order to be more green and minimize your impact on the planet. You may have cleaned out your car - or even sold it in favor of public transportation, cycling, or walking. You may have … Continue reading Busy busy
Liebster Award
In October, I received a nomination for the Liebster Award from fellow simple life blogger Lois from Living Simply Free. Thank you, Lois!! How this award works (its origins are pretty unclear from my brief investigation, unfortunately) is that I must now answer 11 questions about myself and then pose new questions to 11 other … Continue reading Liebster Award
Careers and cookies
I wrote before about quitting, and how it can be a freeing and incredible experience. It's very tempting to leave behind the daily grind and step outside the box, whether that box is a job, a relationship, a location, a booked calendar, or anything else. It's freeing to quit and do something that brings us … Continue reading Careers and cookies
When “just in case” is a good thing
You may or may not have heard about a little storm called Hurricane Sandy smashing up the Caribbean and up the East Coast lately, but she is. I'm in Ohio, worried about my East Coast friends and family and also worrying about myself -- we are expected to get strong winds and gusts, and … Continue reading When “just in case” is a good thing
My wee flat
I absolutely adore my apartment. Allow me to regale you with boring tales of apartments past. When I got married, we looked for apartments. I did internet searches and came up with a few, and I think we only went and saw one place, and we just said "Yeah, this will do," and we moved … Continue reading My wee flat