Have you ever sat down and thought about what your perfect day might look like? Who would you want to spend that day with? What …
Thoughts & Reflections
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 …
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 …
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 …
Why Simplify?
This blog is all about simple living, unplugging, and exploring activities and places outside our routines. I made simplicity the central theme because simplifying our …
How I Cured My Sunday Scaries
For years, as Sunday afternoon came around, I’d start to feel restless, anxious, and guilty. Restless because I felt like I needed to fit one …