Slowing Down the Speed of Life
In the past few months I have heard and read more about the Slow Movement, of living a more thoughtful life. I’ve seen references to: The Slow Food Movement The Slow Home Slow Blogging Slow Lifestyle...
View ArticleTroubleshooting Tips for Line Drying Laundry
When it was time to move out of the bus, I had certain criteria for our new house. Most importantly, it had to be super close to the EMS station so my husband could sleep at home at night when he’s on...
View ArticleThe Pursuit of Simplicity: It’s about picking your battles
Overwhelm is everywhere. It’s a word we hear often. At home, at work, from our clients, in social media, and even in our health and wellness pursuits. You would think that pursuing a simplified...
View ArticleHow to enjoy life’s simple pleasures
When I discovered minimalism, I went all in. I gladly got rid of all the things I didn’t need, especially the frivolous stuff. Why fill my house with crap that didn’t serve a purpose? That mentality...
View ArticleHow to have fun while cleaning (or at least try to)
The following is an excerpt from my ebook, Simply Clean Home. So I’ve said some crazy things, with one of the craziest being that you can enjoy cleaning. Seriously, though. It’s true. And if you don’t...
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Is tiny living right for you?
I’m so pleased to share a guest post today from Ethan Waldman. Ethan is a tiny living expert who recently wrote a book on things to consider before you go tiny. Many of you have asked questions about...
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What Does It Take To Create A Simple Life?
If you read this post, you know part of the answer already. “A Simple Life Means an Intentional Life.” I’ve been asking myself, what does “Intentional” actually mean? It’s a word that seems to be...
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3 Simple Secrets for Cleaning Less
Keeping my house in order is essential for my sanity. Clutter makes me feel really anxious and I can’t relax with a mess around me. Thankfully, I’ve discovered some simple ways to keep my house in a...
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Bus Conversion Tour: It’s Almost Done (I love the shower!)
Well, friends, it’s time again for another tour of our school bus conversion! If you’re new here, here’s the quick story: we have four kids and have been living in and remodeling a school bus turned...
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How to Prepare Loose Leaf Tea
DIY Friday is a weekly post that shares my most recent contribution to diyNatural, an awesome blog designed to help you live naturally and create a sustainable lifestyle. I’ve loved tea for as long as...
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Kid-Approved Homemade Cough Syrup
Today’s post comes from Jamie, our newest contributor. You can find her at Aspiring Natural Mommy. This time of year has my family a little crazy. Between the end of the year rush with schooling, dance...
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Bus Sweet Bus: a Special Announcement & the Latest Bus Tour
Holy cow, we’ve been living in our bus for a year now. Where did the time go? I’ve been thinking lately about why I thought it would be great to move into a bus. I thought about travel … which we have...
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3 Essential Oils Every Beginner Needs to Have
A few years ago, I knew nothing about essential oils. Ok, I take that back. I knew tea tree oil was supposed to be good for cleaning toilets, lavender had a calming effect and I really loved the smell...
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Big Family, Small Space: Our Bus Update
Late last year, I mentioned that we decided to move into a bus. I’ve been trying to get Ian to move into an RV for a few years now, since discovering the Walk Slowly, Live Wildly blog. I love the idea...
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Create Your Own Natural Remedies Cabinet
A few years ago, natural remedies were anything but simple in my home. With three cupboards full of herbs, essential oils and tinctures, a large tote full of herbs in the garage and a drawer full of...
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DIY Bus Conversion: Before You Get Started
A few years ago, I got this crazy idea. What if we sold most of our stuff and moved into an RV? My husband thought I was crazy. For one, why would I want to live in such a tiny space? For two, we also...
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Bus Conversion Tour: It’s Almost Done (I love the shower!)
Well, friends, it’s time again for another tour of our school bus conversion! If you’re new here, here’s the quick story: we have four kids and have been living in and remodeling a school bus turned...
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3 Reasons to DIY Personal Care Products
Word on the street is that I’m crunchy. Or, as my mom likes to call me, a hippie. While I’m still not sure if that’s how I’d describe myself, I know it all started when I decided I was going to DIY my...
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Bus Sweet Bus: a Special Announcement & the Latest Bus Tour
Holy cow, we’ve been living in our bus for a year now. Where did the time go? I’ve been thinking lately about why I thought it would be great to move into a bus. I thought about travel … which we have...
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How to Make the Switch to Natural Personal Care Products
Maybe you’re intrigued at the thought of saving (and maybe even making) money. Perhaps you’ve noticed some side effects from the products you’ve been using and think you might need to make the switch....
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