Simplicity

The Joy of Less: How to Declutter & Live Simply in 2012

January 9, 2012
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The Joy of Less: How to Declutter & Live Simply in 2012

So maybe you’ve made a resolution to downsize, declutter, and simplify your life in 2012. It seems as though everyone is talking about living simply these days. The desire for simple living is a natural response to the frightening economy, the daily stresses of life in a highly technological age, and the intense pressures that both kids and adults face to be better, smarter, faster, thinner, more excellent in every way. If you’re like me, you’ve made this resolution every year for the past ten years. You keep planning to throw stuff away, but never get around to it. You keep planning to stop...

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How to be happy: 5 Simple Everyday Rituals for a Happier Life

July 8, 2011
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How to be happy: 5 Simple Everyday Rituals for a Happier Life

I’ve recently been inspired by Robert Arbor’s sweet guide to French living, Joie de Vivre. Arbor, a French restauranteur who divides his time between France and New York, sings the praises of peaceful breakfasts, family gardens, trips to le marche, leeks, love, and homemade jam. Reading Joie de Vivre reminded me how much contentment we can derive from simple, everyday rituals. Here are five I highly recommend, although, of course, you should choose the rituals that bring you and your family the most pleasure and, equally important, peace. 1. Make the beds every morning. It’s difficult to maintain order...

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