If you’re like me, you don’t naturally gravitate to leftovers when searching for that next great meal. And sadly, according to the US Health Department, Americans now throw away on average, 25% of the food they purchase. (The NY Times offers a great graphic showing the breakdown.) Imagine if you could save 25% on your [...]

Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop. – Ovid I hope you all enjoyed your extended Labor Day weekend (for the U.S. readers at least). This weekend was at times mournful as well as joyful for our family and close friends. We had a beautiful memorial service for a dear friend [...]

Don’t pursue simplicity, poverty or even generosity in the hopes that it’s the way to wholeness, holiness or satisfaction. Pursue love. If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, [...]

Today is the last day of our 2010 campaign with charity:water to raise $5000 to build a fresh water well for those in need. (Why water?) So far we’ve raised $150 — enough to give clean, fresh drinking water to 7 people for the next 20 years! That’s awesome! But I know that as a [...]

In our recent reader’s survey several of you asked about decluttering sentimental items. I have to admit, sentimental items are one of the hardest things for me to declutter in my home as well. Whether it’s something from my childhood that I hoping my boys will enjoy someday — or something that’s been handed down [...]

Thanks to each person who commented last week: Kim Bill Gerlach Matthew Cornell Thanks for contributing to the conversation last week — you’re like sunshine on my shoulders! Here’s to another great week!

Some great posts you may have missed recently… Faith: Enjoying God’s Reality Living: Launch Every Single Day 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life (and Make Yourself Happier) How Many Wows Will You Miss Today? Being Busy is Not That Important Divine Interruptions Technology: Make Phone Calls Directly from Gmail Kodak’s First Digital Camera Google Tweaks [...]

Note: I’ve been sitting on this post since Jan. 19, 2010 (goodness!). After reading Tonia Simeone’s post on Wednesday I figured it was time to update my list and post it ) Twitter makes for some great entertainment, as well as a unique learning and sharing experience. Along with the latest gossip and news, there [...]

Guest post by Chris Stroud Simplifying your fitness routine means choosing exercises that will get the most bang for their buck. Usually these exercise will fall into the four basic movement patterns – Jump, Push, Pick up from ground, and run. If you are trying to evaluate the merits of a exercise program or develop [...]

Looking for a natural cleaning product, without all the harmful chemicals you find in your typical toilet cleaners? Give these alternatives a try: Sodium biocarbonate – helps control odor and prevents clogging. You’ll need roughly 3 1/2 oz. a week to make a real difference. If you’re looking to buy in bulk try your local [...]

I just want to say a huge THANK YOU! to all the Live Simply peeps. Yesterday, I put out a quick tweet about a homeless veteran in need and late last night I received confirmation from our friend, Mark Horvath, that enough money had been donated to get Johnny’s RV out of the impound. I [...]