Some days, I’m not in the mood for an epic fantasy, historical biography, world-spanning thriller or dark murder mystery. Some days, I just want to …
My April 2026 Goals for a Simpler Life
I want to simplify my life, and this blog is about my journey towards simple living. I started sharing my goals in January in the …
6 Reasons Day Hiking is the Best Outdoor Activity
I’ll be honest: I used to hate hiking. When I was a kid, my family would go hiking in the middle of summer, when the …
Struggling with Productivity? Find Your Third Place.
If you’ve ever struggled to work on a personal project at home, this post is for you. I have all too much experience with thinking …
How to Volunteer When You Have No Time
Have you wanted to volunteer but struggled to find the time? As I sit here beginning to write this post, I’ve just returned from volunteering …
I Tried Reading 30 Books in 30 Days (and Failed)
Over a recent summer, I tackled a challenge to read 7 books in 7 days. I had a pile of rather short, unfinished books on …
33 Free Things to Do Outside the House
Do you ever get the urge to get out of the house but don’t know where to go? Are you also trying to save money? …
You Should Visit Your Local Library
There are so many reasons you should check out your local library. I remember going to the library as a kid and checking out a …
Want to Simplify? Don’t Start with Decluttering
I admit, I think I’m in the minority on this one. (Maybe for good reason—you decide.) Most books on simplifying I’ve read begin with a …
My March 2026 Goals for a Simpler Life
I want to simplify my life, and this blog is about my journey towards simple living. I started sharing my goals in January in the …