Balance and Consequence : Fruit and vegetables and the benefits of “going local”!!
on Nov 19, 2009 in Choices change choice consumer lifestyle environmental impact positive impact Our modern world loves to provide us with packaged convenience and perfection and the fruit and vegetables available from our supermarket are no exception. And yet many of us are making the switch to local produce as a means to have a more sustainabl...

Through little rituals and thoughts we spin the world…
on Nov 18, 2009 in Reflections everyday life happiness positive impact “The Hopi Indians of Arizona believe that our daily rituals and prayers literally keep this world spinning on its axis. For me, feeding the seagulls is one of those everyday prayers.” ~ Brenda Peterson [...] Related posts:Contemplation…...

Top 5 small simple ideas on how to make new habits a lasting change!
on Nov 16, 2009 in Pick of the Posts Small Living change choice everyday life happiness modern life When trying to sustain positive change in my life I realised where I tend to fall down is through habit. The subconscious things that fill our daily life, our actions but also our reactions. Even though we go through life with good intention; it is s...

Animals Australia launch TV ad campaign!
on Nov 16, 2009 in Take Simple Action better future change choice ethical positive impact Something new has appeared on our televisions here in New Zealand and also in Australia; a TV advertisement campaigning against the inhumane cruelty of factory farming. I first saw the TV spot online a few days ago and tonight I saw it for the first...

the minute particulars…
on Nov 14, 2009 in Reflections better future choice everyday life happiness "There are no prescriptive solutions, no grand designs for grand problems. Life’s solutions lie in the minute particulars involving more and more individual people daring to create their own life and art, daring to listen to the voice within their...

Balance and consequence : Clean up with simpler and safer cleaning products
on Nov 12, 2009 in Choices change chemicals choice consumer lifestyle environmental impact natural ingredients positive impact synthetics Many of us are eager to keep our homes clean and safe for our families. We use various products to disinfect, deodorize, sparkle, shine and sanitize every room, appliance and piece of furniture. Unfortunately when we rely on conventionally cleaning p...

“I hear what you’re saying but…” : overcoming that little voice of doubt and haste
on Nov 10, 2009 in Choices Small Living change choice consumer lifestyle environmental impact everyday life modern life positive impact When looking to simplify our lives we are often faced with doubt; it is something we can come across everyday; either in our own mind or from the opinion of others. There is the 'but,' the 'but' that at times rears its head in our attempts to balance...

To find the universal elements enough…
on Nov 9, 2009 in Reflections everyday life happiness modern life "To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter; to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird's nest or a wildflower in spring - these are s...

New article on waste and biodegradable materials
on Nov 8, 2009 in Take Simple Action Check out Small Simple Life’s latest article, Waste and sustainability : Biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials to learn simple ways we can improve our method of waste disposal! No related posts. No related posts.

Top 5 small, simple opportunities for a little more energy and zest for life!
on Nov 5, 2009 in Small Living change everyday life happiness modern life Leading a busy lifestyle can quite often sap our bodies and minds of precious energy and leave us feeling discouraged, tired and irritable. Quite often it is a catch 22 sort of situation, where the everyday necessities pile up, take over and demand v...