Simple Life (Page 2)

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Farm Sitters – How to Find and Prepare for Time Off

It’s closing in on the time for school to be out and summer vacations planned. In addition to choosing where we should go and whatRead More →

In: Homesteading

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How to Set Goals for your Simple Life Journey

Whether we are just starting out on living a Simple Life, or are well into the journey, we still need to know what direction weRead More →

In: Simple Life

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How to Teach Your Children – Strong Lessons for Life

Raising up the next generation of children isn’t an easy task to do. It takes time, discipline (both on the part of the parent andRead More →

In: Teach your Children

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How to Live Life with Fun and Decadence!

I learned some whacky lessons from my great aunt Becky, but my favorite is how to live life with fun and decadence. In her youngerRead More →

In: Simple Life

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Join the Club! How to Start a Social Group

In a fast-paced world that seems to be powered by texting, emojis, and instant messaging, face-to-face social interactions are slowly being limited to the peopleRead More →

In: Simple Life

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How to Maintain and Enjoy Self Care for the Homemaker

As a homemaker, our lives can become fairly busy. We balance caring for our home, nurturing our families, helping our neighbors, and joining in withRead More →

In: Homemaking, Simple Life

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Make Life Easy! Scheduling Tips for the Homemaker

Plans. Calendars. Journals. Schedules. For the homemaker, our world revolves around these tasks. To not have a schedule can mean missed appointments, complete disorganization, andRead More →

In: Homemaking, Simple Life

a bluebird perched on top of a rusted bell signifies the need to slow down and enjoy the process

Learn How to Slow Down and Enjoy the Process

Life often takes on a fast pace of its own, and we rarely have a chance to slow down and enjoy the process. It doesn’tRead More →

In: Simple Life

a deck of cards, a peg board game rd yellow and blue juggling balls to put in the game box

The Game Box: 7 Easy Ways for Old-Fashioned Fun

Finding ways to entertain yourself when you have a case of the winter blues isn’t as difficult as it seems. Just pull out the GameRead More →

In: Family, Simple Life

a mini chocolate cake to use as mini treats for Valentine's day

Simple and Sweet! Make Mini Treats for Valentine’s Day

Mini treats for Valentine’s Day are often looked forward to – mainly because of its ‘sweet’ side. It may mean a box of chocolates, aRead More →

In: Holidays, Homemaking, Simple Life

a bowl of heart candies for Valentine's Day

Make it Easy & Simple! Create a Coupon Card for Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day coming up. It would be so much easier to just get a box of candy or buyRead More →

In: Holidays, Simple Life

an enamelware pot with red geraniums as a symbol of how to fall in love iwth a simple life

How to Fall in Love with a Simple Life

Falling in love is a bag of mixed emotions. We get excited and apprehensive. It feels ‘ooey gooey’ and tense. We know without doubt, andRead More →

In: Simple Life