Do you rush out to buy new things or have you learned the art of making do? My husband’s hometown is a village where thrift reigns. Where people have long been used to making do. The current trend toward simplicity and frugality is so normal to them, that they would ask “Is there any other way?” […]
As many of you know, I’m a minimalist, or at least a “minimalist wanna-be.” I strive for minimalism, although I find the Battle of Stuff to be a nonending war! I personally don’t feel the need to keep a lot of stuff around me. Mementos are fine, and they can be wonderful treasures. But even […]
A few summers ago I participated in Plastic Free July, which was initiated to help people reduce their plastic waste. Especially plastic packaging and single-use items. And while it may seem strange, it made me think of God’s care! “So,” you ask, “what does plastic have to do with this?” (And no, I haven’t gone around the […]
As the sun wanes in the western sky the cool evening air beckons to all Italians everywhere to take to the streets – for la passeggiata. Young and old, and everyone in between – it’s time for the evening promenade. If you’ve never experienced one, I can only assume you’ve never been to Italy. At […]
Since moving to Italy, Hubby and I have been following the Mediterranean diet because it’s healthy and soooo delicious. You might want to give it a try too. Especially since many of us don’t get enough exercise, and real food is being replaced more and more by processed foods. Why not give this healthy diet […]
Life can get pretty complicated, right? So why add a messy house to it? That’s what I tell friends when they comment on how clean and tidy they usually find my house. “But how do you do it?” they ask. ” By following my Golden Rule of Simplifying,” I tell them. My Golden Rule My […]