My brothers had an estate sale at my parents’ house this week, which brought sadness to my heart. Few of my childhood memories are tied to this house because my parents didn’t live there when I was growing up. But it still held a big piece of my heart. Dad died of heart problems inContinue reading “Swedish Death Cleaning”
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Slow Living in Christ?
In our busy and hectic world, life is lived in the fast lane. Constant activity is equated with achievement, and feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists is seen as a positive thing. But are these assumptions truly valid? Having a growing list of contacts, profiles, followers and things to do can make us feel accomplished, importantContinue reading “Slow Living in Christ?”
My ABC’s of Simple Natural Living
What are my ABCs of simple, natural living? It’s all about getting back to basics. My husband and I strive for simplicity. We have found greater peace and tranquillity by reducing clutter and living without debt. We’re also trying to live more naturally because it’s good for our health and the planet. For us, aContinue reading “My ABC’s of Simple Natural Living”
Spring Cleaning? Time to Declutter!
Our current house is half the size of the previous place we had up north, and at first I struggled to fit everything in. So I began to see the need to declutter. Life here in our peaceful valley is also slow and simple. It has helped me to rethink my values and priorities. It’sContinue reading “Spring Cleaning? Time to Declutter!”
Why I Choose Simple Living
People often ask me why I choose simple living, aka minimalism. It’s not always easy to explain, particularly to those unfamiliar with the concepts. It’s even more challenging when I explain that my journey began with a bottle of vinegar after I discovered that my daughter had stopped using chemical cleaners. Cleaning with vinegar andContinue reading “Why I Choose Simple Living”
Cultivating Contentment in a World of Stuff
I once read about a missionary family who were facing difficulties and had limited provisions. Worry, discouragement and unhappiness plagued them. Until one day when their young son prayed before lunch. “Thank you Lord,” he prayed. “Thank you for everything we have. Thank you for our family, for our house, for our clothes, for thisContinue reading “Cultivating Contentment in a World of Stuff”