I was just looking through my jewelry and I realized I have at least 10 pieces that I rarely wear more than once every other month, but I don’t want to part with them forever. At the same time, I constantly want new jewelry.
So I have an idea.
I’d like to know if anyone [...]
Archive for March, 2008
Jewelry Exchange
Posted in Sharing on March 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Wanted: Plastic Sleeves for Binders
Posted in Sharing, tagged binder, sleeves on March 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
So checking in again with you all… I am in need of organizing all of my printed recipes and am looking for those plastic sleeves you can put into an 8.5″ x 11″ binder. They are a bit difficult to find second hand, and I didn’t know if any had some laying around that they [...]
Book Mooch
Posted in Resources on March 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »
My cousin just told me about this website, bookmooch.com. I haven’t used it yet but it is basically a book swap system. You mail your books you don’t want anymore to other people, thus gaining “points.” With these points, you can request books from others, who will, in turn, send you them. [...]
small one
Posted in Uncategorized on March 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I thought I’d share this quote with you which speaks comfort to me and, to me, definitely fits into the idea of a life of simplicity.
Be comforted, small one, in your smallness. He lays no merit on you. Receive and be glad. Have no fear, lest your shoulders be bearing of this world. Look! it [...]
Sarah’s plan to simplify
Posted in The Plan on March 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
well, you guys are inspiring! since i’m late in posting and i’ve read so many of yours, your ideas have seeped into mine. or, you could say i’ve straight-out stolen your ideas. so … thanks!
Simplifying my inner life
v Learn to be gentle with myself and others.
v Practice gratitude.
v At least once each day I shall [...]
child-caring
Posted in Sharing, Uncategorized on March 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For those of you who have little ones, I just wanted to say that I would be more than happy to watch them on occasion. I think you all know that, but I just wanted to offer it up again. Josh and I enjoy doing it together. Usually best to give [...]
nudged by kitchen fire
Posted in Sharing on March 10, 2008 | 3 Comments »
it is finally time for a new toaster oven. our toasting element broke a while back, but we’ve been toasting our toast using the broiler option, turning over the bread half-way thru. until this morning when the piece of toast burst into flames. thankfully i was able to blow it out, but that’s enough of [...]
okay, here goes!
Posted in The Plan on March 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
the mindset:
desire less. cultivate closeness with God, resist covetousness, actively practice hospitality and giving, de-clutter, de-accumulate.
the how:
1.clean house.
schedule major cleaning areas (bathroom, dusting and vac)
purge the stuff i have saved for years. give away or toss. (craft cubby, storage closet, linen closet, desk, baby stuff)
2. cooking.
create a list of 30 meals we like and [...]
New Maternity Store accepting clothes for cash
Posted in Resources on March 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For those who have recently made babies and would like to discard maternity clothing, a super cute shop called “Nine” just opened up on the corner of Diamond Lake Rd and Nicollet in south Minneapolis. They are accepting clothes– I think in exchange for a little cash. Who knew that simplicity could be a money [...]
Mapping it out– Casie
Posted in The Plan on March 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I tried posting this yesterday, but I’m getting the feeling that it didn’t go through. Apparently not sow simple for me to figure out the whole blog thing.
Sow Simple Plan
General Guidelines
Enjoy the journey of a life simply lived. Celebrate successes, big or small. Learn from mistakes. Keep learning. Be grateful.
Simplifying Time
- Spend five minutes [...]
