What revives you? submitted by /u/thepoet_muse [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

My husband and I are currently renting a townhome. For reasons that we have brought up with the landlord, but aren't worth describing here, the cold air of our main A/C system never makes it to the master bedroom. In the summer the room gets incredibly hot. So we're looking for a fan or small system that can help keep this one room cool. Nothing fancy. Nothing that changes the humidity or anything. We're just wanting cold air pumped into the room so we don't have to sleep in a sauna. We also have a small dog so pet friendly options are apricated. Husband and Dog are not bothered by lights or ..read more

I use a Power Wheelchair. As part of creating a simple life, has anyone gotten rid of their dresser (sell, donate, etc)? I don't have a lot of clothes and plan to continue to declutter what I do have. I'm wondering, do I need a Dresser? If I get rid of it, I'll be able to use, turn around in, and "park" my wheelchair. The dresser itself, taking up space, will be gone. I was thinking I could put my clothes, folded, on the closet shelf. The trunk and small green boxes would go. How do you decide if you really need a full-size (double) bed instead of a twin bed? Is a twin bed "worth" the ex ..read more

TL;DR: Free yourself from the burden of nostalgia. It feels good. When we bought our home 20 years ago, my parents were sure to dump off all the Star Wars toys that I had collected as a child (including some of my brother's but he never wanted it). To be honest, it felt like a burden. It was all OT stuff from the 70s/80s (and some late 90s things that people gifted to me because they knew that I loved Star Wars). My mom had saved everything, including some boxes. I sold off a few items immediately, but I felt really guilty about getting rid of the rest. Like I was disappointing my parents and ..read more

Chorizo, carrots, celery, onions, little pasta shells. It’s humble but it tastes so homely. What are some of your favourite cosy kitchen moments? submitted by /u/besu91 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Today was my day off and I just want to share what a joyous and simple day it has been. This morning I enjoyed my morning coffee and snuggled with my beloved dogs, with no feeling at all that I needed to rush to be ready or be anywhere. I just enjoyed the taste of the coffee and the time spent with my beloved pets. One of my dogs has cancer and I cherish every moment I have with her. Next I went to the gym with my friend, did a quick workout and it felt good to get moving. Afterwards, we picked up some plants from Home Depot. In particular, a sunflower spoke to me. I noticed that the petals w ..read more

I've decided to really reduce my mental load from notifications and take control of how much attention I pay to the phone. The focus feature was lost on me for a long time. I just didn't really appreciate it or knew how to utilize it. Now I have a custom focus setting that is on a schedule: every day, 0:00 - 23:59 and nothing gets through except family phone calls. All the red dots are hidden, no notifications showing up on the lock screen, nothing. Just an old school, blank screen with the time and date. When I am ready to actually look at stuff and check messages, I simply turn the focus of ..read more

For years I have subscribed to Taproot, a magazine that really embodies a lot of what I see as simple living. They had interviews with artists and gardeners, poems, crafts, patterns, recipes, etc. I’ve just learned they are ceasing people publication and I’m so bummed. Does anyone have a recommendation for similar magazines? submitted by /u/ToadWearingLoafers [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Oh, and books, too. I have so many books, and way too small of an apartment to keep these books. We have a problem! Lol. ​ Thanks in advance. Have the day you deserve! submitted by /u/BackgroundExternal18 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I love folding laundry. It's one of the simplest things you can do to busy your hands. It's productive, but not taxing. It's an act of love and organization, two of my favorite things. It gives me time to think, but in a meditative way: as I call a folded garment "good enough" and move onto the next, so do I acknowledge a thought that's come up and then let it go. What's a "chore" you love, that reminds you to appreciate simplicity? submitted by /u/cupofjoan [visit reddit] [comments ..read more