Abundant Minimalism

I’d say there’s a problem with minimalism, even though I strive to be a minimalist! Because like hoarding, minimalism focuses on stuff – just from a different perspective! Not that stuff is necessarily bad. I mean, who doesn’t like a warm comfy bed? But also because God delights in blessing us. He does not enjoy seeingContinueContinue reading “Abundant Minimalism”

Smart Clothes Shopping: Easy as 1-2-3

Many women I know love to shop in groups, but not me. Shopping is stressful enough without adding a bunch of people to the trip. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting together with my girlfriends. Maybe lunch or a nice frothy cappuccino. Anyone free this week? It’s hard for me to find clothes thatContinueContinue reading “Smart Clothes Shopping: Easy as 1-2-3”

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, aContinueContinue 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’sContinueContinue 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 andContinueContinue reading “Why I Choose Simple Living”

Simple Living for Retirement

Retirement anymore seems to be right around the corner for us. Yikes! And because of certain lifestyle choices we’ve made, we’re starting to think they’re going to be interesting years, to say the least. Not that we’re alone. It’s not uncommon for people to find themselves in reduced circumstances in their retirement years.  And not just with reducedContinueContinue reading “Simple Living for Retirement”