What: Baking from scratch versus buying from the store Why: Baking from scratch may seem like a chore for some. When time is hard to come by, baking a batch of cookies for the office may not be the first thing on the list to do. Though pre-packaged food is not wrong nor am I going…
What: Sticky notes and scrap paper Why: Do you ever need to quick jot something down but can’t find a blank piece of paper? So you quickly jot down the number on the corner of a piece of paper, but then later find out you either threw that paper away or that the paper was…
What: Emails Why: Emails clog up not only our inboxes, but our minds as well. Emailing is helpful when you need to quick contact someone about something. But then… do you get stressed when you realize you have 10 emails you need to reply to, but only have 10 minutes? Do you have emails you have not replied…
What: Repurposing plastic bags Why: Reusable grocery bags are the way to go – you can fit so much more inside of them and they are much easier to carry. On the other hand, plastic grocery or store bags can also come in handy. At times it may be wise to actually put your groceries…
What: Newspapers Why: A simple and easy fix to cut the cost of the newspaper. SHARE THE NEWSPAPER WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR OR FRIEND! How: 1. Find someone who would like to share a newspaper subscription with you. 2. After you have read the newspaper, think of someone YOU could pass it on to? 3. Enjoy…
We are HALFWAY! How are YOU doing? I have often wondered if there are other people just as passionate about living with less as I am? As I have also been going through this process, I am realizing I am feeling free. Free from commitments, free from obligation, free from clutter, free from having to…
