Lately our household is finding itself overwhelmed by the pace and materialism of today's frenetic society. My spouse and I continually discuss the need to simplify our lives and keep coming back to the concept that in order to do so we need to be able to find a way to make ourselves more self-sustainable. We are researching a variety of ways to make this happen within the paradigms and structure of a society in which we must live in order to make living. We've started a list of goals toward to which to strive and have begun slowly. Our first step has been to investigate ways to become a one-car family, not an easy thing to do in the mostly rural area in which we live. However the benefits of reducing fuel consumption and pollution are worth it. How is your family simplfying?
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I've been taking old displays from work (like cardboard ones) and taking them home and using them as shelves or bookcases! I have a neat one for popcorn, holding records and snacks :)
I also reused heart shaped chocolate boxes (the paper sort) as decorative wall hangings, flanking my framed 30s actors/actresses photos.
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