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, a […]
I am a frugal grandmother and proud of it! But we can become too frugal, and then we need a wake-up call. Or in my case, maybe a sleeping pill! Because you see, I had these sheets. Flannel, for our cold and drafty Italian houses that never seem to heat up in the winter! One […]
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’s […]
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 and […]
Before we left for the mission field, we had to downsize our belongings. But I decided to bring along three essential books. A medical book and what I call my hard times cookbooks. These cookbooks, especially during our first few years here, were lifesavers for me! Reading recipes in Italian was beyond me until I […]
Our materialistic obsessions. How did we get them? Picture perfect homes, beautifully furnished, and nothing ever out place. I can’t help but wonder: How did we get here? I recently read a post about wall lights that are installed after construction, with their cords dangling down the wall. The point was to hide those cords. Because […]