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Getting yourself ready for the winter days and yet staying frugal
The temperature has already started to dip, and before it starts to get even more chilling, it would be wise of you to plan your expenses in advance, so that you do not end up spending more than required. If you would like to keep your home warm during the winter, it would be better [...]
Do Something… fun
Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net As I write this we are wandering the southeast corner of the USA. Right now we are at a beach in Florida to be exact. It has become a bit of a family tradition to take wandering roadtrips through the country, it is our third year this year. By the time we get [...]
Do Something …scary
Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net In honor of Halloween coming up in a few days I wanted to throw out a scary challenge. I don’t like the idea of creating fear, but it is a great time of year to talk about facing our fears. Have you done something scary lately? Not scary like spending up credit card [...]
How to Have a Green and Simple Thanksgiving
There is no better time to be green and eco-friendly than Thanksgiving. Why? Thanksgiving is a holiday that celebrates all we have to be grateful for, including the bounty of the Earth; and what better way to celebrate and honor this than by being mindful of our decisions. Here are some ways to celebrate a [...]
What Does the Green Movement Mean for You?
Perhaps the greatest impediment to widespread acceptance of the green movement and the energy conservation initiative is confusion over terms and ecological processes. What’s key to understand is that both the green movement and energy conservation initiative are rooted in curbing the greenhouse effect as well as minimizing waste. And both of those start in [...]
Lights, Camera, Action
Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net Continuing from Simple Premise #7 I wanted to talk more about action. As a writer I sometimes feel wrong saying this, but I don’t want you to spend your time reading and thinking. Reading and thinking is good and it makes change possible in your head (sometimes the hardest place), but if it [...]
5 Tips to Save Money on Vacation
Having fun on vacation doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. You can save a lot of money and still have a great time if you change things up a bit. Below are some great tips that allow you to enjoy some time off, but save some money while doing so. Leverage Work Retreats Leveraging a [...]
Simple Premise #7 – Getting From Point A to Point B
Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net Simple living, closely tied to intentional living is about results. It is a mind thing but it is much more. It requires moving from where we are (point A) to where we want to be (point B). We don’t get from one to the other accidentally – it takes work. Most people will [...]
Simple Premise #6 – Money is Simple
Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net It doesn’t matter what country you come from, what currency you use, or whether you make lots or little. Money is simple. I tried to figure out how old money was but it is a pretty hard search. I think we can safely say that money is almost ‘as old as the hills’. [...]
How To Start Raising Chickens
Raising chickens is not complicated. Find a place to build a small coop, chickens like a place to eat, sleep, and yes lay eggs. Ready kits are available for the ultimate novice. Otherwise, just build a simple coop or find a small building on your property. Chickens are not expensive to keep they need water, food, [...]
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