Slow living seems to be all the rage these days but what you may not be hearing are all the benefits to living slow. We talk about those perks of slow living and habits for you to practice slow living in this post!
Podcast #161: Lightening The Load
Decluttering can be an overwhelming task. Simplifying by getting rid of unnecessary stuff though will create a more restful home. Here I share my tips on lightening the load around you.
Decluttering~ the Grand Finale
It doesn’t happen quickly, and it certainly doesn’t happen in the span of a half-hour TV program. It has taken a couple years to actually go through everything in our house and shop. Life doesn’t stand still so we can declutter; it keeps on throwing things & situations in the way. The process can stir […]
Can a homesteader be a minimalist?
How can I be a minimalist when homesteading requires so much stuff!? Each task, hobby or chore requires a slew of tools to accumulate and isn’t minimalism about not owning things? In this post, I dive deeper into what minimalism is, and how homesteaders can be a minimalist!
Taking Notice
In order to live more sustainably, we need to be aware of what actually surrounds us~ what comprises our everyday environment. After the big “once through” of decluttering which is really more of a multiple times thing, we begin to really hone our skills and take notice of the little things, the component parts, and […]
Are Minimalism and Country Life Compatible?
When you compare the lifestyle of a city-living apartment dweller to a farm family, it’s apples to oranges. There is no question that living in the country requires more stuff. When we moved to our farm, we realized there were things we really did need if we were going to make our desired lifestyle work. […]
