http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:15:52 -0700 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:42:09 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Simple-Living-Links--Nov-16--Happiness-Declutter-Your-Life-and-Frugal-Consumers?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Enjoy a cuppa with interesting links related to simple living, simplicity, and making life changes. Leslie Banks Here is a collection of articles and blog posts of interest to those who enjoy simple living topics.  Enjoy! Happiness Paradox: Why... Making changes Home Home Recession Money Joy New economy Stuff Daily Links Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:42:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Simple-Living-Links--Nov-16--Happiness-Declutter-Your-Life-and-Frugal-Consumers?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Simple-Living-Links--Nov-12--Frugal-Thanksgiving-Tips-Credit-Card-Companies-Thrift-Freelancers?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Enjoy a cuppa with interesting links related to simple living, simplicity, and making life changes. http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-9120457-morning-coffee-in-the-garden.php Here is today's round-up of simple living links and news articles: Fr... Making changes Work Home Family Home Recession Money Home business Food New economy Daily Links Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:16:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Simple-Living-Links--Nov-12--Frugal-Thanksgiving-Tips-Credit-Card-Companies-Thrift-Freelancers?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Simple-Living-Links--Nov-11--Living-on-Severance-Great-Depression-Lessons-Green-Living-Grandma?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Enjoy a cuppa with interesting links related to simple living, simplicity, and making life changes. Leslie Banks Here is the daily roundup of reading related to simple living: Life on Severance: Comfort then Crisis from The Wall Street Journal Survi... Making changes Work Home Family Home Recession Profiles Money Home business New economy Daily Links Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:47:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Simple-Living-Links--Nov-11--Living-on-Severance-Great-Depression-Lessons-Green-Living-Grandma?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Quotes-and-quiet-thoughts-on-simplicity-simple-living-and-living-life-well?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Enjoying a quiet, simple evening by reading by candlelight http://www.sxc.hu/photo/702996 Simple living can sometimes be complicated. Making choices to simplify still entails making choices and for many people the act of choosing is stressful. More ... Making changes Bliss Joy Thoughtful Quotes Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:30:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Quotes-and-quiet-thoughts-on-simplicity-simple-living-and-living-life-well?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d15-The-pleasure-of-pursuing-the-simple-things-and-resisting-the-urge-for-more?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Enjoy a simple life in a small cottage from stock.xchng.com Whether by choice or necessity, people are taking stock of their lives and priorities.  The prolonged economic downturn means that many people are discovering for the first time how ... Making changes Home Family Home Recession Money Joy New economy Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:34:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d15-The-pleasure-of-pursuing-the-simple-things-and-resisting-the-urge-for-more?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d14-New-issue-of-free-online-magazine-available--Small-Town-Living?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Beautiful fall trees in the country from stock.xchng.com Small Town Living has their October/November issue available for free download at their website.   Topics include: Soapmaking 101 The Do's and Don'ts of Moving to a Small Town ... Making changes Work Home Profiles Home business Joy Free Community Country Living Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:13:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d14-New-issue-of-free-online-magazine-available--Small-Town-Living?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Listening-to-Ernie-Harwell-announce-Detroit-Tiger-baseball-was-simple-summer-pleasure?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Baseball and glove from stock.xchng.com Growing up in Michigan meant one thing for certain each summer - listening to Ernie Harwell call Detroit Tiger baseball on the radio.  He was a reassuring constant on the radio that connected Michiganians... Bliss Profiles Joy Free Community Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:27:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Listening-to-Ernie-Harwell-announce-Detroit-Tiger-baseball-was-simple-summer-pleasure?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Bartering-making-strong-comeback-among-small-business-owners?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Business owner holds onto cash from stock.xchng.com In an economic downturn, cash is king for small businesses.  Those with cash reserves are far more likely to survive a prolonged time of slow business.  For some small business owners, ... Work Home Home Recession Money Home business Community New economy Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:32:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Bartering-making-strong-comeback-among-small-business-owners?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Michael-Jacksons-life-was-the-antithesis-of-simple-living?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Man on pier contemplates life from stock.xchng.com Perhaps one of the most oft-quoted verses from the Bible is this: "What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?" (Mark 8:36, NIV). With the passing of Michael... Family Bliss Profiles Money Faith Joy Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:23:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Michael-Jacksons-life-was-the-antithesis-of-simple-living?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Another-Great-Depressionlike-generation-or-two-in-the-making-this-recession?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Older gentleman with stories to tell from stock.xchng.com People are shaped by the historic events through which they live and this was certainly true of those who lived through the Great Depression.  Many of them never looked at money, posse... Making changes Home Family Home Recession Profiles Money New economy Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:03:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Another-Great-Depressionlike-generation-or-two-in-the-making-this-recession?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Quotes-and-quiet-thoughts-on-simplicity-and-simple-living?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Dad and son enjoy a quiet moment from stock.xchng.com A collection of quotes and quiet thoughts on simplicity and simple living... The term simple living truly is a misnomer. More descriptive terms might include "mindful living" or "... Bliss Faith Joy Beauty Books Thoughtful Quotes Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:22:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Quotes-and-quiet-thoughts-on-simplicity-and-simple-living?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Amish-find-living-simply-a-challenge-in-both-financial-boom-and-economic-bust?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Amish carriage and horse from stock.xchng.com One might assume if anyone would know how to live simply and avoid the perils of economic boom and bust cycles, it would be the Amish. Long known to be financially prudent people who eschew worldly goods... Work Family Home Recession Profiles Money Faith Community Country Living Stuff Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:23:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Amish-find-living-simply-a-challenge-in-both-financial-boom-and-economic-bust?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Frugal-cocooning-home-weddings-library-usage-and-homemade-trends-on-the-rise?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Enjoying a simple evening at home from stock.xchng.com As businesses scramble to figure out how to survive in the current economic climate, it is revealing to read different industry publications and get an inside look as to how they view the averag... Making changes Home Home Recession Profiles Money Joy New economy Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:42:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Frugal-cocooning-home-weddings-library-usage-and-homemade-trends-on-the-rise?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Backyard-chickens-on-the-rise-in-urban-areas-six-week-wait-for-chicks-on-order?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Baby chicks heading to backyard from stock.xchng.com It's a sign of the times.  As people grow increasingly concerned about their financial bottom line, they are looking for ways to save and, especially, cut their grocery budget.  As a res... Home Family Home Recession Profiles Money Community City Food Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:50:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Backyard-chickens-on-the-rise-in-urban-areas-six-week-wait-for-chicks-on-order?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Overscheduling-and-the-consequences-of-rushing-around?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner A race against the clock from stock.xchng.com Many people today wear it as a badge of honor to be excessively busy.  After all, someone who is busy must be important, right?  But overscheduling and racing from one commitment to the next ... Making changes Work Profiles Joy Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:34:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Overscheduling-and-the-consequences-of-rushing-around?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d1-More-people-choosing-smaller-homes-downsizing-for-simpler-living?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Cozy, smaller home for family from stock.xchng.com There is increasing evidence that a fundamental shift is occuring in the psyche of the American citizen with more people deliberately choosing to buy less, including downsizing when purchasing a h... Making changes Home Money Home business New economy Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:24:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d1-More-people-choosing-smaller-homes-downsizing-for-simpler-living?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Downsizing-and-letting-go-of-stuff-brings-freedom-in-simple-living-quest?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Raggedy Ann collection from stock.xchng.com Almost everyone has too much stuff at some point in their lives.  The tricky part is knowing how to get rid of it.  And the key to getting rid of excess stuff is knowing why it was kept in the ... Making changes Home Stuff Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:33:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Downsizing-and-letting-go-of-stuff-brings-freedom-in-simple-living-quest?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d22-More-Americans-moving-downtown-and-into-new-urbanist-housing-areas?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Living downtown in America from stock.xchng.com According to a recent article from Bankrate.com, increasing numbers of Americans are moving downtown and to areas described as "New Urbanist".  There are a few key reasons offered for ... Making changes Home Community City Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:48:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d22-More-Americans-moving-downtown-and-into-new-urbanist-housing-areas?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Suggestions-for-living-well-in-a-small-house?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Living simply in small cottage house from stock.xchng.com With the economic downturn underway, many people are staying in the house they already own, even if it is "too small."  Other people have deliberately chosen to live simply i... Making changes Home Home Recession Money Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:43:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Suggestions-for-living-well-in-a-small-house?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Simple-living-working-for-yourself-and-the-health-insurance-quandry?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner Money for health insurance from stock.xchng.com There is no "rule" that says in order to live simply you have to work for yourself.  There are many people who live simply who also have regular jobs. However, many people who have tho... Work Money Home business New economy Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:37:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11328-Simple-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Simple-living-working-for-yourself-and-the-health-insurance-quandry?cid=exrss-Simple-Living-Examiner