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- November 14th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Playful Simplicity
This is a guest post from David Masters of Be Playful. David wants to help you be more playful and creative in your everyday life. You can find out more at his blog, beplayful.org. A Simple Rule for L…
- November 12th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Three Essential Life Skills for a Simple Life
Simple living isn’t all about kicking back on a hammock with a margarita by your side. Well, at least not for me. I’m actually finding that having a strong skill set has been a huge help…
- November 10th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Handling Feedback Elegantly and Easily
A huge part of living a full and creative life is handling feedback. Nearly anytime you put something out into the world, whether it’s a conversation, a blog post, or a presentation at work, you…
- November 6th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
20 Simple Autumn Pleasures
Every season has its joys. The trick is in recognizing them when they arrive and savoring them for all they’re worth. Me? I’m an autumn junkie. Fall is a perfect time for reflection. Thoug…
- November 5th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Three Things That Get Your Mojo Going
Mojo. That’s the word that’s been on the tip of my tongue all week, waiting to work its way to my brain. Mojo. It’s what I was trying to get at with my post on Feeling Rich in a Wea…
- November 3rd, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Feeling Rich in a Broke Economy
You may have heard the story of Diderot’s robe somewhere along the way. You know: Diderot receives a fabulously luxurious robe, then bit by bit, ends up upgrading every aspect of his life so tha…
- October 31st, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Finding Balance Between Creativity and Family
I’m excited to share a guest post today from Lisa Leonard. As a mom, a creative worker, and a businesswoman, Lisa’s got a unique perspective on creating balance. We talked about the link b…
- October 29th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Three Biggest Benefits of Living Simply
I’m a firm believer that living simply is its own reward. But that doesn’t mean that we don’t all need a bit of motivation now and then—a reminder of why we’re trying cut…
- October 28th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
20 Hidden Ways Your Stuff Screws You Over
One of these days, you’re going to start to hate me. First, I tell you that your clutter hates you, and now I’m trying to make the case that your Stuff is screwing you over. Of course, the…
- October 27th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Weekly Links: Fresh Books Edition
It was Book Sale week at the local library and that means one thing: jackpot! We talked about starting traditions last week, and carrying bags and bags of books away from these sales is long-standing…
- October 24th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Keep Boredom at Bay by Starting Simple Traditions
The simple life is often a quiet one. At first a blessed relief, that quietness can sometimes slip into boredom. This weekend, you’ll enjoy a cup of coffee, take a walk, cook a meal, then curl u…
- October 22nd, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Three Things You Don’t Want to Simplify
Here’s the truth: some things are better when they’re complex. I truly believe that. So for today, let’s embrace the things in life that can’t (and maybe shouldn’t) be si…
- October 20th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Six Months of Simplicity!
On Simplicity has reached its six-month anniversary, and I’m both proud and exhausted. It’s been much more work than I ever anticipated, and it’s all been worth it. The huge bottom l…
- October 16th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
The Guerrilla Tactics You Need to Fight for the Right to Simplicity
If you’re craving more simple ideas, please feel free to check out two guest posts I have out today. Simple Mom is featured 30 Simple Ways to Get Your Child Ready to Read while My Friend Amy is…
- October 15th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Blog Action Day: Fight Poverty by Promoting Education
It’s Blog Action Day, where bloggers address a single subject to create dialogue and, well, action to a single cause: poverty. My first idea was to create a list of simple ways to fight poverty,…
- October 14th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Three Things on Your To-Do List
Since tomorrow is Blog Action Day, I’m bumping the weekly “three things” to today! This week, I’m trying really hard to keep my to-do list in check. Instead of loading it with…
- October 13th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Weekly Links: Stinky Couch Edition
I don’t know how or even exactly when it happened, but at some point this weekend, the couch in my family room started reeking. And no matter how much Febreze we spray, the funk is putting up a…
- October 12th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Simple Sunday #7
This week’s quote comes to me from reader Kale, and it’s one of my personal favorites of all that I’ve come across. There’s not much to add or ask about this one, so please, si…
- October 11th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Fulfillment, Accomplishment, and a Game of Risk
I’ve had quite a dilemma the last few months. I have dozens of things I want to accomplish, and none of them are much further along than they were weeks ago. I want to sew myself a number of new…
- October 10th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
“Simplify, Simplify”
This is a guest post from the amazing blog Soul Shelter, which focuses on the challenge of integrating inspiration and employment, balancing fortune and fulfillment, and much more. I’d encourage…
- October 8th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Three Experiences You’d Like to Have
There was a great discussion here a few weeks ago on the importance (or lack thereof) of life experiences. While there were a lot of different viewpoints, there seemed to be somewhat of a consensus th…
- October 7th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Three Easy Ways to Limit the Advertising in Your Life
Advertising sucks. That’s the cold, hard truth. It’s engineered to make you feel like you’re incomplete, that you have an unfulfilled need, that you’re not good enough. And we…
- October 6th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Embrace Simplicity, Not Stupidity
As much as I’ve embraced simplicity, there’s one place in which being simple equates to settling: accepting the simple answers. Some questions have simple answers. “Should I get up a…
- October 5th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Simple Sunday #6
To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated ove…
- October 3rd, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
The Unstoppable Health Benefits of Optimism
Seeing the glass half full, it turns out, may yield both mental and physical benefits. Having an optimistic outlook on life can prevent depression, boost your immune system, and improve general health…
- October 1st, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Three Ways You Relax and Unwind
Woo-hoo! It’s Wednesday, and that means I get to hear three pieces of insight from all of you! This week, I’m looking for the ways you unwind. It’s been kind of a stressful time (an…
- September 30th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Baby Steps Toward a Saner Life
For a little bitty word, “simple” can be big-time daunting. The mere thought can conjure up ideas of hand-cranking appliances and whittling your own kitchen table. Or, it can make some fol…
- September 29th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
The Simple Truth? You’re Complicated
One day you’re a rock star, jamming down the road with rock radio blasting, ready to kick ass and screw The Man. The next day, you’re subtle and sophisticated, enjoying a perfectly aged gl…
- September 27th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Weekly Links: No Excuses Edition
It’s been too long since I’ve linked out to the fantastic resources outside of this blog! The ugly truth is that while links posts don’t take a ton of brain power, they do take a ton…
- September 25th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Quick! Hide the Stash: Managing Hobby Clutter
If you’ve got a hobby, you’ve probably got hobby clutter that goes along with it. Do any of the following sound familiar: Piles of unread books Baskets of yarn Cabinets full of specialize…
- September 24th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Three Things You’re Dying to Learn
A fulfilled life is all about learning. Whether it’s something easy (understanding NFL penalties) or something highly challenging (nanoscience), learning is life. This blog has been a huge wave…
- September 23rd, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Do You Really Deserve a Break Today?
McDonald’s turned the phrase, “You deserve a break today,” into marketing gold. The idea that we all work hard and deserve a treat was incredibly successful. You’ve heard it co…
- September 22nd, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Lessons Learned from Putting Simplicity to the Test
My husband has been laid up for about a month now. It hasn’t been easy, but it also hasn’t been that hard, even with a recent out-of-town conference thrown in. I have picked up some new tr…
- September 21st, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Simple Sunday #5
“A vocabulary of truth and simplicity will be of service throughout your life.” – Winston Churchill I love this quote, and in respect to it, I don’t want to say to much. I’d…
- September 19th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Handling Roadblocks on the Path to Simplicity
Common sense would tell you that the path to simplicity should be… well… simple. Right? I’m sure I’m not the only one who has found the opposite to be true. Finding simplicity can be a…
- September 17th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Three Things You Bought (or Received) and Never Use
I discuss “Stuff” quite a bit here at On Simplicity. It’s actually oversimplification on my part, since there are so many other aspects to the issue. Still, managing your relationshi…
- September 16th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Social Proof and Flying Without a Net
I’m way more knowledgeable than the average person on a couple of pretty arcane topics. (Doesn’t everyone?) Does that impress you? No? Well, in that case why don’t you come to my hou…
- September 15th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Keep the Clutter from Returning: Five (Mostly) Easy Ways
You’ve decluttered, donated, and done away with old, outdated stuff. Your home glistens with dewy simplicity and you put your feet up to bask in the glow. Two weeks later, you’re tossing a…
- September 12th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Addicted to Experiences
Can experiences be clutter in the same way that possessions are? Troll around simplicity and frugality blogs enough and you’ll run across the idea that experiences are better than stuff. By this…
- September 11th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Only Love
The pleasure and purpose of life, for me, can be expressed in one word: love. Love makes us stronger than we imagined, and weaker than we feared. Love bring out the absolute best of our character, a…
- September 10th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
The Three Reasons To Simplify Your Life
Simplifying your life has a huge range of benefits that can carry over to your finances and relationships. The reasons will be different for everyone, but they’ll be equally important. When you…
- September 9th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Four Ways to Purge Your Closet
Cleaning out the closet is a chore, because of both the sunk-cost fallacy and the emotional ties and memories attached to clothing. So what’s the answer? There’s no one “right way…
- September 8th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Fiddle-dee-dee! The Art of Scarlett O’Hara Optimism
She may be a spoiled, somewhat delusional, sheltered Southern belle, but you’ve got to give it to Scarlett O’Hara: the gal’s a first-class optimist. This is a character who doesnR…
- September 5th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Three Traits You’d Want People to Remember You By
Friday’s not the time to be morbid, but let’s face it: someday we’ll all be going off to the big Container Store in the sky. How do you want to be remembered? What three traits would…
- September 4th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
What Could You Accomplish If You Truly Freed Yourself?
“If only…” may be the two cruelest words in the English language. Many of us (especially myself) will throw out “if only” as the reason why we don’t get to do everythin…
- September 3rd, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Weekly Links: Blog Day Edition
Confession: I forgot about Blog Day. I meant to spread around the sweet, linky karma, but here’s the truth: I was too busy trying to do nothing (somewhat unsuccessfully). So for this week’…
- September 2nd, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
The Reality Behind the Wedding of Your Dreams
Being a bride or groom can be one of life’s most fulfilling experiences. From the moment the ring is on that finger, you become transformed into the hero or heroine of a real-life fairy tale. Yo…
- August 31st, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Simple Sunday #4
Today’s food for thought comes from jazz musician Charles Mingus. “Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.&#…
- August 29th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Three Things You’d Save in an Emergency
I’m not a doom and gloom naysayer, but as many folks this summer can testify, floods, fires, and disasters are a fact of life. My heart goes out to folks who’ve been hit by disasters, and…
- August 28th, 2008
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simplesara has posted a new entry on: On Simplicity
Five Ways to Have Less and Enjoy More
When I asked about your definition of simplicity, many readers included the importance of having less, but enjoying more. When it comes to actually giving stuff up, though, it can be easier said than…
