You and I know that an important part of having a happy life is being healthy, right? And we know that a big part of being healthy is getting the right nutrition. We all know it – but doing it? Not so easy. Most of us work, or we’re raising families or we’re just too busy to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. So we pop vitamins and supplements in an effort to get the nutrients we need. But not so fast! Increasing numbers of nutritionists say that supplements are a slippery slope, and that many people consume some micronutrients at excessive and possibly unsafe levels. Not only that, but it’s no surprise that your body absorbs nutrients from food, far better than it does from engineered pills. So what to do? Simplify the way you get your nutrients from food. Here’s the easiest formula that I know of […]
How can I minimize my wardrobe?
Q. How can I minimize my wardrobe and still look professional and comfortable? A. Hello Simple Living blog readers! I’m Janet’s daughter Jessica, and I’m filling in for my mom today to answer the wardrobe question. In the past, I spent way too much time and money building a professional wardrobe, only to wake up every morning thinking I had nothing to wear. Once I stopped caring so much about the latest trends and started investing in solid basics, I was able to put together a polished wardrobe that didn’t require a lot of thought. Below are my suggestions for building a professional wardrobe that will take you from the office to the weekend. 1) Buy Office Basics In Boring Colors No one will notice if you wear the same black slacks three times a week, but they sure as heck will if you wear plaid capris. Depending on your […]
Share Your Tips for Off-the-Grid Living
Q. I have become interested in simple living within the last two or so years. I don’t think it was so much the decline in the economy but more getting all the clutter out of my life and becoming totally free of institutions and businesses alike. My question is, I am looking to jump toward taking more advanced steps in becoming independent, so if I were to look at building, let’s say, a water filtration system to consume rain water to use for things such as laundry and showering, how would I go about doing that? I’m not sure if you have written about this in the past but the topic sure is interesting. Hope all is well. Take care! A. Hooboy! This is a big question, and one we haven’t dealt with for awhile. So right now, I’m going to put this question out to our readers to see if […]
Simple Tricks for Avoiding Treats this Holiday Season
This article was originally published on FitAfterFifty.com Did you know that sugar is the new fat? Yup. It is. And with the holidays right around the corner, I’m going to show you a plan that will help you avoid being tempted. First, understand why sugar is the new fat. Check out these 10 reasons why sugar is bad for your body and brain. I highly suggest that you print this list and post it where you’ll see it often. Read it every day as motivation to stay strong. But let’s go a few steps further. Once you understand why sugar is not good for you, plan ahead for how you’re going to get through the holidays without falling into sugar temptation. You not only want to “get through” the holidays but you want to enjoy them. You’ll have a hard time enjoying the holidays if you’re wracked by guilt because you ate […]