Our Weekend Experiment: Have a Holiday at Home
Have you ever thought about taking a holiday without actually going anywhere? That’s exactly what we did this weekend—we had a family Holiday at Home Weekend. No packing, no travel...
Continue ReadingWhy I Have (Mostly) Quit Watching TV
At the beginning of last year, I started my blog Finding My Simple Life because I felt overwhelmed by the constant busyness and distractions in my life. I longed to...
Continue ReadingHow to Set Meaningful and Achievable Goals for 2025
Setting New Year’s Goals for 2025 I’m the type of person who makes a list every day. I’m very goal-oriented, and I genuinely enjoy the process of working toward exciting...
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Why I Finished My No Buy Year a Few Weeks Early
This year, I embarked on a No Buy Year and truly enjoyed the experience. While I wasn’t perfect at following the rules, the essence of a No Buy Year isn’t about perfection—it’s about growth, mindfulness, and meeting personal goals. I’m...
Read MoreWhat Was the Point of My No Buy Year?
At the end of 2023, I was overwhelmed, stressed, and weighed down—quite literally—by my possessions. It felt as though my belongings were a giant weight, crushing my space and my peace of mind. I dreamed of a home that wasn’t...
Read MoreDid I Achieve My No Buy Year Goals?
During 2024, I committed to a No Buy Year. I actually finished a month early, in December, so technically, I completed 11 months of a No Buy season. Still, it was a LONG time to go without buying anything unnecessary....
Read MoreWhat is Simple Living?
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us are yearning for a simpler, more intentional way of life. But what exactly does that mean? Over a lovely dinner with a friend this week, we discussed ‘what is simple living.’ Then I...
Read MoreNine-Month Check-In: My No Buy Year
September has come and gone, and I’m still going strong (ish) with my No Buy Year! As we head into the Christmas season, I’ve been starting to purchase gifts for loved ones. (Gifts fall outside the scope of my No...
Read MoreWhy I Quit My Job -Breaking Free from the 9-to-5: Embracing a Slower, More Intentional Life
I have a permanent, well-paying job. Last week, I handed in my two weeks’ notice. I resigned. You may be thinking, WHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYYY??? Inflation is going up; cost of living is going up. Why? The answer is going to be long....
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