Category Archives: simple living

The Value of a Dream List

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Vanessa

I am an organizer…and thus a list maker, I’m sure that comes as no surprise to you if you’ve been reading here at Simple Bliss for long. Whether you enjoy having a list guide your days or not, there is … Continue reading →

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right here…

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Vanessa

The dishwasher hums quietly, the bread dough for tomorrow is soaking, the dog has slipped upstairs to bed. I sit in one rocking chair and sip lavender and chamomile tea, he sits next to me in the rocking chair and … Continue reading →

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Minimizing: Books

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Vanessa

One area that we have been minimizing recently is the book collection. I am a reader. I love to read. I am frequently at the library picking up huge stacks of books. And, until recently we had eight shelves filled … Continue reading →

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Minimal Living

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Vanessa

As we all know, simple living is something that I think about a lot. A part of simple living, at least for me, is being a minimalist. I prefer minimalism to indulgence. In this country, in this time, minimalism is … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Tip: Lists in the Recipe Book

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Vanessa

In the front of my recipe book, I keep several lists. These lists are of different meals that we enjoy. When it comes time to plan meals for a month I just look through the lists in the front of … Continue reading →

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